Classes will continue as usual for students who are already enrolled in the bachelors or masters program but not for those looking to apply into the school.

The suspension was also motivated by a report received by faculty and industry experts in 2018-2019. The report recommended the program move more into digital journalism, communications, and indigenous journalism. The school said it wasn’t in the position to make the changes at that time due to staffing and the pandemic, but this year the faculty decided it was time to implement the advice.