Launch of Partnership for International Journalism Program

Secretary Rice gives remarks at the announcement of the new Edward R. Murrow Journalism program. Pictured, from left to right: Dr. Beth Barnes, Director, University of Kentucky, School of Journalism and Telecommunications; Dr. Albert Tims, Director, Univ. of Minnesota, School of Journalism and Communication; Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Dina Habib Powell; Walter Isaacson, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute; Geoffrey Cowan, Dean, University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication; Dr. Tom Bowers, Interim Dean, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Journalism and Mass Communication; Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Karen Hughes; Dr. Joe Foote, Interim Dean, University of Oklahoma, Gaylord College of Journalism Mass Communication; Lorraine Branham, Director, University of Texas, School of Journalism. State Department photo by Michael Gross.