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Overby Center Determined to create better understanding of the media, politicians and the role of the First Amendment in our democracy.

10/15/2026

The consensus that there is a need for guardrails and limits on money and budgets to protect the competitiveness and integrity of college sports was the subject of a panel discussion at the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics on Sept. 17. The “College Athletics: It’s a Whole New Ballgame” program explored the Protect College Sports Act.

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Tony Pederson, managing fellow of the Overby Center and professor emeritus of journalism at Southern Methodist Universit...
10/14/2026

Tony Pederson, managing fellow of the Overby Center and professor emeritus of journalism at Southern Methodist University, examines how Texas’ high-stakes Senate race could reshape the balance of power in Congress. He explores how Donald Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton, shifting voter sentiment and political controversies could create a major turning point for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Evan Ringel, an assistant professor of media law at Appalachian State University and a member of the Overby Center panel...
10/13/2026

Evan Ringel, an assistant professor of media law at Appalachian State University and a member of the Overby Center panel of experts, examines Meta’s landmark settlement aimed at protecting teens from social media addiction. He explores the complex First Amendment implications of online safety regulations and the balance between protecting young users and preserving freedom of expression.

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10/12/2026

The consensus that there is a need for guardrails and limits on money and budgets to protect the competitiveness and integrity of college sports was the subject of a panel discussion at the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics on Sept. 17. The “College Athletics: It’s a Whole New Ballgame” program explored the Protect College Sports Act.

Read the full article by Akayla Hughes at https://overbycenter.com/news-and-analysis/overby-center-program-panel-agrees-guardrails-are-needed-for-college-sports







By Alejandra Martinez for The Texas TribuneThe Public Utility Commission of Texas is asking a Travis County judge to blo...
10/11/2026

By Alejandra Martinez for The Texas Tribune

The Public Utility Commission of Texas is asking a Travis County judge to block the release of information showing where data centers and virtual currency mines operate, saying those details could aid terrorists.







10/07/2026

R.J. Morgan, instructional professor in University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media, discusses his article that explored two shows and the importance of high school journalism.

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R.J. Morgan, instructional professor in the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi and a me...
10/06/2026

R.J. Morgan, instructional professor in the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi and a member of the Overby Center panel of experts, writes about the importance of high school journalism. Drawing on the documentary Teenage Wasteland, Morgan explores how student journalists can learn to ask questions, hold public officials accountable and become more engaged citizens.

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