The NewsLab is KUHF's incubator for young professional journalists. It provides junior reporters with the necessary tools, guidance and opportunities to further their careers in radio. NewsLab reporters are mentored by KUHF's seasoned broadcast professionals who share their skills in writing, editing, voicing and production techniques. Journalists in this program generate longer-form radio stories that focus on a diverse range of themes related to the Houston area.
by: Laurie Johnson and Ashley DeJean December 19, 2011
Former Sugar Land Resident Wins Prestigious Piano Festival In India
A remarkable young pianist who used to live in Sugar Land has recently been awarded a top prize in India's most prestigious piano festival. This middle-schooler became interested in piano by listening to the radio here in Houston.
December 7, 2011
The Gold Coin Strikes Again
More gold coins are found inside another Salvation Army Red Kettle here in Houston. With the price of gold at an all time high, officials say the coins couldn’t have come at a better time
by: kuhf staff November 30, 2011
First Seasonal Gold Coin Arrives
Salvation Army Houston has received its first gold coin of the season. Officials see this sign of generosity yearly wrapped in the same message.
by: kuhf staff August 17, 2011
Local Colleges Use Peers to Show Freshmen the Ropes When It Comes to Alcohol
It's the time of year when new students flood college campuses; unfortunately, so does alcohol. Binge drinking is widely seen as a rite of passage for most undergraduates. This is why two Houston universities are making sure that if incoming freshman decide to drink, they do it responsibly. From the KUHF NewsLab Edel Howlin has more.
by: Edel Howlin August 11, 2011
Hospital Radio Station Brings Out The Kid In Everyone
The school year is almost upon us again. But for some families with sick children, school is not on the agenda. The hospital room becomes their classroom. To help parents and kids through this time one local hospital has a radio station. From the KUHF NewsLab Edel Howlin went to see just how much difference a little music can make.
August 4, 2011
Helping Those Who Need It Most During Hurricane Season
Hurricane season might be off to a slow start, but the busiest part of the season could be on its way. Those who may need a little extra help should plan ahead.
by: Edel Howlin July 25, 2011
Teens Try New Approach to Tackle Underage Drinking and Driving
For teenagers, summer is not just school vacation. This time of year is often referred to as the "one hundred deadliest days for drivers." Texas teen drivers that is, and 366 of them were involved in fatal collisions in 2009. One organization is trying to change that with a new documentary.
by: Edel Howlin July 4, 2011
Latest Survey says Houston Transit Lacking for Elderly
Houston has done it again! We've come in near the top of another list for bad transit. This time it's for people 65 and older living in communities with poor or no public transit. That age group is part of the baby boom generation, so this is a problem that will continue to grow. From the KUHF NewsLab Edel Howlin finds out just how bad that problem is.
The KUHF internship is an entry-level, semester-long program. Interns observe daily newsroom operations, including how reporters find story ideas, gather interviews and write, edit and produce their stories.
KUHF welcomes our Spring 2011 interns
Many thanks to our interns.
INTERN PROJECTS
by: Brenda Salinas August 15, 2011
Take Your Little To Work Day
A local organization steps in to help instill good work ethics to 40 middle-schoolers through sharing a workday with their adult mentors.
Want to be an Intern?
KUHF accepts internship applications for the spring, summer, and fall sessions.
Candidates for the internship should have strong writing skills and be able to work independently. The position is unpaid.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief email introducing yourself. Important information to include may be where you go to school or currently work, what you study or what fields you have worked in, why you're interested in public radio—and anything else you think would be important for us to know about you at first glance.
Send applications to News Director Jack Williams at jwilliams@kuhf.org. You may also submit a writing sample if you choose.
