Nikole Hannah-Jones’ July 6 decision to reject the University of North Carolina’s offer of tenure prompted some journalism faculty and college students to downplay the value of “objectivity” and “impartiality” in reporting.
On July 14, journalism professors at the University of North Carolina held a meeting to discuss their discomfort with objective reporting, specifically “impartiality” in reporting and editing, as outlined in the “Statement of Core Values” displayed in the university’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
The “Statement of Core Values” plaque was contingent Walter Hussman Jr.’s naming gift to the university, as reported by The News & Observer. According to the local news outlet, the UNC faculty felt uncomfortable with donors’ involvement in university hiring, specifically the role Hussman’s name and beliefs play in the journalism school.
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