Photograph of Jacqui Banaszynski, a former journalist who now teaches others around the world, speaking to the crowd as a member of the "Covering Health and Medical Crises" panel. Behind her Dr. Seema Yasmin, another panelist, is seated. The event was held as a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of James Mueller, the Interim Journalism Associate Dean and Professor at Mayborn School of Journalism, and a guest standing outside of the Mayborn Private Reception before the Literary Lights Dinner. Behind them a sign is visible above the doorway that reads "The Vineyard" and one beside the door that reads "Mayborn Private Reception". The dinner was held as a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of James Mueller, the Interim Journalism Associate Dean and Professor at the Mayborn School of Journalism, standing behind a podium and speaking to those gathered for the Literary Lights Dinner. The event was held as a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference in the International Ballroom at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Jeff Whittington, KERA's executive producer for special projects, speaking while on the "The Art of Multimedia Storytelling: The Aryan Princess" panel. Seated beside him are Mike Wilson, editor of The Dallas Morning News, and Scott Farwell, senior general assignments and enterprise reporter at The Dallas Morning News. The panel was a part of the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference which was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Jeffrey Snider singing Valens' solo in "Theodora" during a performance with the University of North Texas Collegium Singers, A Cappella Choir, and the Baroque Orchestra held at Murchison Performing Arts Center.

Photograph of Jennifer Barry Hawes, a projects writer for The Post and a member of a Pulitzer-Prize winning team, speaking to those gathered for the "David v. Goliath: How Small Newspapers Win Pulitzers v. the Big Guys" panel. Hawes is sitting at the panelist table and is using a microphone that was provided to her. The panel was held as a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Jennifer Lane singing Irene's solo in "Theodora" during a performance with the University of North Texas Collegium Singers, A Cappella Choir, and the Baroque Orchestra held at Murchison Performing Arts Center. This photograph shows Graeme Jenkins conducting the orchestra as Lane sings.

Photograph of Jennifer Lane singing Irene's solo in "Theodora" during a performance with the University of North Texas Collegium Singers, A Cappella Choir, and the Baroque Orchestra held at Murchison Performing Arts Center. This photograph shows Graeme Jenkins conducting the orchestra as Lane sings.

Photograph of Jia Tolentino, a contributing writer to the New Yorker's website whose work has been featured in several publications and a past editor at Jezebel and the Hairpin, laughing during the "Personal Perspective or Navel Gazing?" panel that she was participating in. Behind her are Mike Graff, editor of the Charlotte magazine, and Sarah Hepola, editor, author and essay writer. The event was held during the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Jia Tolentino, a contributing writer to the New Yorker's website whose work has been featured in several publications and a past editor at Jezebel and the Hairpin, speaking to the audience at the "Personal Perspective or Navel Gazing?" panel. The event was a part of the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Joe Dealy Jr., a consultant at Mayborn School of Journalism, and Dorothy Bland, the Dean of the Mayborn School of Journalism, standing together at the Literary Lights Dinner. The dinner was held during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference in the International Ballroom at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of John McCaa, a WFFA anchor, standing at the podium during the Literary Lights Dinner for which he was the emcee. The dinner was held as a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference in the International Ballroom at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of John McCaa, a WFFA anchor and emcee of the event, greeting UNT Provost Finley Graves and his wife Gail Graves at their table during the Literary Lights Dinner. The event was held as a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference in the International Ballroom at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of John McCaa standing on stage behind a podium at the Literary Lights Dinner. He was the emcee of the night and was speaking to the attendees of the event. Next to him is a screen that reads "Pulitzer, A Century of Excellence: People, Politics and Public Affairs". The dinner was held as a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference in the International Ballroom at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of John McCaa, a WFFA anchor, standing at the podium during the Literary Lights Dinner for which he was the emcee. The dinner was held as a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference in the International Ballroom at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of (L-R) Dorothy Bland, Kerri Fischer, and Joe Dealy Jr. standing in front of a UNT and Mayborn backdrop. Fischer is holding the Third Place Literary Excellence award from The Mayborn for her book manuscript, "Black, White, Other: Stories of Race, Wonder and Self-Integration". The award was presented to her at the Literary Lights Dinner during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. The dinner was held in the International Ballroom at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Krys Boyd (yellow) and Sheryl WuDunn (black), the first Asian American reporter to win a Pulitzer Prize, sitting on stage at the Literary Lights Dinner. WuDunn is speaking to those it attendance and is also gesturing with her hands. She was invited to be the Keynote Speaker at the event held by the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. There is a screen next to them that is displaying an enlarged image of the two sitting down. The dinner took place in the International Ballroom at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Krys Boyd (yellow) and Sheryl WuDunn (black), the first Asian American reporter to win a Pulitzer Prize, speaking together on stage at the Literary Lights Dinner. WuDunn is speaking to those it attendance and is also gesturing with her hand. She was invited to be the Keynote Speaker at the event held by the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. There is a screen next to them that is displaying an enlarged image of the two sitting down. The dinner took place in the International Ballroom at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Krys Boyd and Sheryl WuDunn speaking before the Literary Lights Dinner, several other attendees are scattered around the reception room with them. They are gathered in The Vineyard dining room at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX, where the conference and dinner were held.

Photograph of Kurt Eichenwald, an author of three books and investigative reporter, speaking into a microphone to people gathered for a panel on business journalism. Behind him David Kocieniewski is visible, also sitting at the panelist table. The panel event was held as a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Lane DeGregory, a Pulitzer-Prize winning feature writer, speaking into a microphone during the panel titled "First Rough Draft of History". The panel was held as a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Lane DeGregory, a Pulitzer-Prize winning feature writer at Tampa Bay Times, speaking as a panelist in the "First Rough Draft of History" panel that was a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. The conference was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX.

Photograph Lauren Harvey and Austin Siebert playing Mrs. Nellie Lovett and Sweeney Todd, respectively, in the opera "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" performed at the University of North Texas' Murchison Performing Arts Center.

Photograph of Lauren Harvey playing Mrs. Nellie Lovett in the opera "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" performed at the University of North Texas' Murchison Performing Arts Center.