[AI-Generated Summary] Details the evolving landscape of journalism education at Indiana University (IU) during a period of significant technological transition. The program emphasizes a multimedia approach, training nearly 1,000 students to master electronic machinery, computer-connected wire services, and electronic newsgathering equipment to prepare them for careers in newspapers, magazines, and broadcasting. Faculty highlight how computers have revolutionized the newsroom by eliminating paper waste and allowing for constant deadlines, while emerging technologies like electronic home news delivery on TV screens point toward a future beyond traditional print. To meet the demands of an expanding job market, the IU system is expanding its journalism degrees to other campuses, including Indianapolis and IU Southeast, while maintaining a core focus on combining professional technical skills with a strong liberal arts background.
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