Photograph of Brent Jones, winner of the second place personal essay Ten Spurs award for his piece "Pictures Worth a Thousand Silences", standing in front of a backdrop and holding his new trophy. The awards ceremony was held as a part of the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Brian Anthone, one of the logistics coordinators for the conference, speaking to the Mayborn Advisory Board members during a meeting. He is using images projected onto the screen beside him during the presentation. The event was held as a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Brian Lochhead, an adjunct professor at Mayborn School of Journalism and leader of the Multimedia High School Workshop, showing students Juliette Strope, Sanjana Reddy, Dylan Benson, and Lauren Bannister how to work the camera they will be using. The participants watch what he is doing. Lauren Bannister is sitting in a chair and holding a microphone and Juliette Strope is wearing the headphones that are connected to the camera. Director Leah Waters is also watching. The workshop took place during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Brooke Jarvis, a freelance journalist and contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and The California Sunday Magazine, speaking to the attendees of the "Power of the Paycheck: A Roundtable on Freelancing" discussion. On Jarvis' right is Jason Fagone and on her left are Rachel Monroe and Jia Tolentino. All are seated at a table with microphones in front of them. The discussion took place during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Candace Carlisle, a Mayborn alumnus and Scholar, speaking to Sue Mayborn, the president of the Frank and Sue Mayborn Foundation, at a reception during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. The event was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Special Collections Librarian Courtney E Jacobs at the annual Edible Books Festival in Willis Library. Jacobs is wearing an apron with cats and watermelon on it and appears to be pointing to something out of frame.

Photograph of an undergraduate student in her former regalia at her commencement ceremony, Spring of 2017. The student is graduating from the Mayborn School of Journalism as identified by the red tassel from her cap and the medal around her neck.

Photograph of Dr. Charles Johnson, a professor emeritus at the University of Washington and author, standing at a podium during his keynote. The audience attending the keynote is included in the picture. The event was held during the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Dr. Charles Johnson, a professor emeritus at the University of Washington and author, standing at a podium during his keynote. The event was held during the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Dr. Charles Johnson, a professor emeritus at the University of Washington and author, signing a keynote attendee's copy of one of his books. He is sitting down at one of the tables in the conference and auditorium room where his keynote was given. Jesika Fisher is standing behind him with other attendees. The event was a part of the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Dr. Charles Johnson, a professor emeritus at the University of Washington and author, standing at a podium during his keynote. The event was held during the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Dr. Charles Johnson, a professor emeritus at the University of Washington and author of the book "The Way of the Writer", standing at a podium during his keynote. The event was held during the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of the check-in desk and many guests attending the Mayborn Agency Showcase held at New College UNT, Frisco. The Mayborn School of Journalism hosts an annual event called the Mayborn Showcase. During the event, the SWOOP advertising agency students, the Ad Team students and the Hatch Visuals photography students give presentations to area professionals.

Photograph of the check-in desk at the Mayborn Agency Showcase held at New College UNT, Frisco. The Mayborn School of Journalism hosts an annual event called the Mayborn Showcase. During the event, the SWOOP advertising agency students, the Ad Team students and the Hatch Visuals photography students give presentations to area professionals.

Photograph of Christian Jimenez, holding up and envelope he received from the Mayborn School of Journalism. Jimenez is in attendance of the 7th Annual Scholarship and Award Celebration, "Celebrate Mayborn," the Frank & Sue Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas. Current undergraduates, alumni, notable professionals and faculty members of Mayborn were recognized at this event for their careers and academic achievements in the journalism field.

Photograph of Christian McPhate, an adjunct professor with the Mayborn School of Journalism, at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. The event was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Christina Hughes Babb standing in front of a UNT Mayborn School of Journalism backdrop with her new 2017 Ten Spurs award. She received the award for her Third Place personal essay "Karma Police". She received the award during a formal dinner at the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference which was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Christopher Wynn, the arts and culture editor at The Dallas Morning News, standing and speaking during an event at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. He is motioning with his hands while he speaks. The conference took place at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Ciara O'Rourke, winner of the Mayborn Emerging Writer Award, and Finley Graves, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at UNT, standing together in front of a backdrop. The UNT logo, Mayborn, and the phrase "Your story starts here" decorate the cloth. The two were attending the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of the Clark family photography stamps. The stamp on the left and right are Junebug Clark's photography stamps. The stamps read, "Limited Edition Print From The Photographer. This Photograph Is Licensed For Display Only. It May Not Be Reproduced Without Express Written." The stamp in the middle belonged to Junebug's father, Joe Clark.

Photograph of a recent College of Arts and Sciences graduate with her family at the UNT Grad Block Party. She is wearing her graduation cap and is holding a complimentary bag in her hands.

Photograph of an attendee of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, speaking to others gathered in the Austin Ranch Banquet Hall. The conference was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Cornelius Foote Jr., Professor for the Mayborn School of Journalism, standing behind a wood podium and looking out into the crowd of guests. Dorothy Bland, Dean of Mayborn, is seen on the projector on the wall behind Foote. They are all in attendance of the 7th Annual Scholarship and Award Celebration, "Celebrate Mayborn," the Frank & Sue Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas. Current undergraduates, alumni, notable professionals and faculty members of Mayborn were recognized at this event for their careers and academic achievements in the journalism field.

Photograph of Cory Mageors, anchor for KRLD radio, holding his Rising Star Award – given to graduates and former students of the journalism program who have been working in the field after graduating or leaving the program. Mageors is in attendance of the 7th Annual Scholarship and Award Celebration, "Celebrate Mayborn," the Frank & Sue Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas. Current undergraduates, alumni, notable professionals and faculty members of Mayborn were recognized at this event for their careers and academic achievements in the journalism field.