(Photos by Tiffany Williams, Summer 2010)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Twenty-three students and young journalists from diverse backgrounds have been named Chips Quinn Scholars for summer 2012 by the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute and participating news organizations. The Chips Quinn Scholar orientation and training will take place May 14 to 22 at the Freedom Forum’s John Seigenthaler Center in Nashville, Tenn.
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♦ Wed, May 16 (Day 3)
♦ Mon, May 21
♦ Tue, May 22

PRESS RELEASE

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

2012 SUMMER AUDIO SLIDESHOWS

2012 SUMMER VIDEOS

Write about one thing you learned during the multimedia training that will change what you do, or are expecting to do, at your internship or job.

What person, presentation or session so far during orientation has had the greatest impact on you and why?

Please write about three or more lessons learned from mentors, role models, teachers, relatives or others that you strive to apply in your personal and professional lives.

What suggestion or piece of advice did you hear today that will be helpful to you as you work to improve one of your weakest journalism skills?

Please share a question you have about the practice or field of journalism, and explain why this question, and its answer, is important to you.
(Photos by Tiffany Williams, Summer 2010)

They number 23, come from 22 colleges and universities and are assigned to 21 media sites around the country. The members of the 2012 Summer class of Chips Quinn Scholars have at least one thing in common: they are passionate about journalism. Beyond that, their uniqueness emerges. Many in the class love following sports, especially [...]

by My Nguyen
About two months before my graduation from college in 2011, a mentor encouraged me to apply to the Chips Quinn Scholars program, and I did.
Weeks passed, I graduated and I hadn’t heard from the program. I was stressing out about finding a job in journalism.
Finally, on my 23rd birthday, I learned I had [...]