Mike Humphrey selected as faculty for 2011 Washington Journalism and Media Conference

FAIRFAX, VA (07/11/2011)(readMedia)-- Michael Humphrey has been selected as one of six award-winning high school journalism advisers from around the country to be a faculty member for the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) to be held at George Mason University July 10-15, 2011. With distinguished faculty, guest speakers, and direct access to elite D.C. practitioners, The Washington Journalism and Media conference offers aspiring journalists and student leaders an unparalleled experience. The week-long program, held at George Mason University's state-of-the-art campus, will encourage and inspire young leaders from across the country who desire a unique experience focused on successful careers in this dynamic industry. For more information about the conference, visit our website at http://wjmc.gmu.edu.

In addition to covering the confluence of technology and entertainment for Forbes.com, Michael Humphrey has written for The New Yorker, New York, Salon.com, National Catholic Reporter, Native American Times, The Kansas City Star and Midwest Traveler. He also serves as journalism adviser for Rocky Mountain Student Media at Colorado State University.

Michael grew up in Westminster, Colorado and was active in student journalism throughout high school, including serving as sports editor and editor in chief. He earned his B.A. in Communication and Philosophy from William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo., where he served as editor in chief for the Hilltop Monitor his junior and senior year. After nearly 20 years working for newspapers, magazines and websites, Michael returned to get his M.A. at New York University, where he received the Edwin Diamond Award, the most prestigious honor NYU bestows on a student. This will be Mr. Humphrey's third year as a journalism adviser for WJMC.

About George Mason University

Named the #1 national university to watch in the 2009 rankings of U.S. News & World Report, George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with global distinction in a range of academic fields. Located in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., Mason provides students access to diverse cultural experiences and the most sought-after internships and employers in the country. Mason offers strong undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering and information technology, organizational psychology, health care and visual and performing arts. With Mason professors conducting groundbreaking research in areas such as climate change, public policy and the biosciences, George Mason University is a leading example of the modern, public university. George Mason University-- Where Innovation Is Tradition.

About the 2011 Washington Journalism and Media Conference

The Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) is a unique student leadership conference designed to develop and encourage future leaders in the changing face of media in the 21st century. The Advisory Board, Chaired by Newseum senior vice president, Susan Bennett, includes CEO's of media, distinguished journalists and renowned authors and university faculty. For more information visit us online at wjmc.gmu.edu.

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