Loyola journalism student accepted into New York Times Corps
Jasline Hernandez, 鈥�28, a communication and media major at 蓝莓视频, was accepted into , which provides college students with career guidance from New York Times journalists until they graduate.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 cohort of 21 students was chosen from a record number of applicants, and I鈥檓 the first ever student to represent 蓝莓视频,鈥� Hernandez said. 鈥淚 am lucky to represent the University that has contributed so much to my success as a budding reporter.鈥�
From Union, New Jersey, Hernandez is specializing in journalism at Loyola with a double minor in peace and justice studies and Spanish. She serves as news editor for student newspaper and a program coordinator for Messina, Loyola鈥檚 distinctive program for first-year students. Hernandez was nominated for a College Media Association Pinnacle Award for her audio story 鈥淏lack Cowboy Artist鈥� published on The Greyhound.
鈥淚 have taught and worked with Jasline for the past three years and she is an incredibly enthusiastic, determined and creative student with a passion for wanting to tell people鈥檚 stories,鈥� said Sara Magee, Ph.D., associate teaching professor of journalism. 鈥淚 am so excited for her to get this incredible opportunity to grow as both a current student and future journalist. I am so proud of her and excited for her to have this mentorship opportunity and experience!鈥�
As part of The New York Times Corps, Hernandez will meet with a New York Times journalist at least three times a year and participate in training sessions and conversations with top journalists. Students who fulfill program requirements earn an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to tour The New York Times newsroom, meet journalists, and may receive consideration for The New York Times Fellowship program.
"Jasline is an exceptional student who puts 100% effort into everything she does,鈥� said Jenny Glick, associate professor of teaching journalism. 鈥淚 am so excited for this hard-working student to have the exceptional experience of being mentored by a New York Times journalist. I couldn't be more thrilled for her."