Lee K. Howard of WKYT is teaching an upper-level journalism class at the University of Kentucky this semester.
Howard took his students to Mark Pope’s press conference on Thursday. He asked Pope what guidance he’d give the next generation of journalists.
Check out his answer:
What advice does Mark Pope have for young, aspiring journalists?
I’m teaching an upper‑level journalism course at #UK this semester, and on Thursday, I took my class to Pope’s press conference. I asked him what guidance he’d give the next generation of journalists. His answer… pic.twitter.com/E6O4u30XWE
— Lee K. Howard (@HowardWKYT) February 20, 2026
