Zumba, Facebook and TikTok:Creative ways rural Texas entrepreneurs make up for lack of local media
by Emily Spandikow | Nov 17, 2022
This video highlights research supported by the IC2Institute entitled “Bloom or Gloom in the Media Wilderness” that focuses on the decline of legacymedia outlets in small Texas towns, and what that means for rural communities. The study was led by Dr. WenhongChen,...
Broadband as a Utility – Roundtable Discussion
by laitsadmin | Apr 12, 2021
Dr. Art Markman of the IC² Institute in conversation with Dr. Sharon Strover, Professor Sherri Greenberg, and Dr. Kenneth Flamm on broadband as a utility in Texas. The IC2 Best Practices Video Library shares insights from experts in community development. Hear...
The Role, Reality, and Future of Rural Journalism – Roundtable Discussion
by Caroline Jones | Mar 1, 2021
Dr. Art Markman of the IC² Institute in conversation with Dr. Kathleen McElroy, Dr. Joe Straubhaar, and Dr. Wenhong Chen of the School of Journalism and Media at the Moody College of Communication on rural media and journalism in Texas. The IC2 Best Practices Video...
Ellen Ray – The Future of Rural Texas
by Caroline Jones | Feb 4, 2021
Ellen Ray, Executive Director of the Still Water Foundation and Board President of Texas Rural Funders, shares her work on the front lines of creating positive change for rural Texas in conversation with Riffat Manasia of the Institute. Links from Ellen’s...
Dr. Craig Watkins – Incubators, Coworking, and Maker Spaces
by Caroline Jones | Jan 19, 2021
Dr. Craig Watkins, Professor at the Moody College of Communication, shares how communities outside urban areas can benefit from co-working in conversation with Riffat Manasia of the IC² Institute. The IC2 Best Practices Video Library shares insights from experts in...
Joseph Kopser – Being a Catalyst: Networks and Connections
by Caroline Jones | Jan 4, 2021
Joseph Kopser, a veteran, entrepreneur, and strategist, shares how to become a catalyst for change in your community in conversation with Riffat Manasia of the IC² Institute. Learn more about Joseph’s work and his recently released book, Catalyst, at...
Steven Pedigo – Re-thinking the Playbook for Resilience
by Caroline Jones | Dec 15, 2020
Steven Pedigo, Professor of Practice at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, shares how communities outside urban areas can re-think development practices in conversation with Riffat Manasia of the IC² Institute. The IC2 Best Practices Video Library shares insights...
Dr. Craig Watkins – Millennials in a Post-Pandemic World
by Caroline Jones | Nov 28, 2020
Dr. Craig Watkins, Professor at the Moody College of Communication, shares how millennials have an important role to play in a post-pandemic world in conversation with Riffat Manasia of the IC² Institute. The IC2 Best Practices Video Library shares insights from...