Wilkes University holds annual journalism conference

Andy Mehalshick

April 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a day to learn about journalism and the media on Friday at Wilkes University.

The 23rd annual Tom Bigler Journalism and Media Conference was held on campus.

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Students from high schools across the region were able to talk with media professionals including 28/22 News I-Team reporter Andy Mehalshick, who was once again a featured speaker.

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