July 2022 – Journalism, Technology & Democracy

Heard Museum docent Matthews contextualizes Indigenous art for the scholars

Remember us the SUSI way!

The past four weeks were very productive, indeed! The melodramas ingrained with action, comedy, thriller, romance, and suspense made every session and activity colorful and exciting. It is no accident that we, the 15 scholars coming from around the world,…

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SUSI Scholars and Student Leaders from Europe in the stands at Chase Field

It’s a Party in the USA

Let me just say that I am not a sports person. I thought I should lead off this blog post with that statement. But I also think that this statement is for me first and foremost, and not so much…

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SUSI scholars tour News 21 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Democracy Cannot Thrive Without Responsible Journalism

The emergence of social media platforms has created opportunities for anyone to become a reporter. For many, the traditional role of journalists has come to an end. However, I have begun to realize that despite changes in the media landscape,…

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Rodeo Day!

Who could miss it? Not me! I woke up from my sleep at 7:38 AM. We were supposed to leave at 8:00 AM. I don’t know why I slept so long! Alam Asraful, my roommate, knocked at my door. “Louis,…

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A band plays on a patio in Phoenix

Vibrant First Fridays in Phoenix

It was the first Friday of the month, and that has a special meaning here in Phoenix. My anticipation was especially high for the opportunity to get to know the Scholars a little more through their personal projects and what…

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The End of SUSI 2023: Celebrating Freedom, Diversity and Friendship

Eighteen scholars of journalism, communication and the media, researchers and journalists from eighteen different countries entered the Cronkite School of Journalism, at Arizona State University in Phoenix on June 4, 2023. It was a hot day in Phoenix and the…

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You Know What’s Beautiful? A Real Conversation

One of the greatest experiences I will treasure from the 2023 SUSI program are deep meaningful conversations. The ability to sit back and talk about life, love, goals and dreams. The ability to articulate our deepest fears, desires and at…

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Visiting the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is one of the most exquisite, explicit and accurate museums about Black history & culture. Standing in line to visit this huge brown building evoked all kinds of expectations. “This will be…

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L.A.: The SUSI Bridge Between Phoenix and Washington

July 8, 2023, the 18 SUSI musketeers are having their last morning in downtown Los Angeles (L.A.). Everyone is finishing packing and getting ready to depart for Washington, D.C., which will take all day. After four weeks in Phoenix, Arizona and with…

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Teaching Communication in the 21st Century

Teaching communication in the 21st century requires changing our minds, our budgets and of course our universities. Students aspire to be successful in the labor market for the next 40 years with new knowledge and skills. A step in that…

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