Class of 2020 Commencement events to be held Sept. 17-19
Syracuse University will host a Commencement ceremony—delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic—and other celebratory events for the Class of 2020 during the weekend of Sept. 17–19.
Commencement will be held Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Stadium. This University-wide ceremony, where Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud will formally confer degrees, is for all undergraduate, graduate and doctoral candidates. Doors open at 8 a.m.
Following Commencement, all 2020 Newhouse graduates and their families are invited to join Dean Mark J. Lodato and the faculty and staff for a celebratory reception. The event will include a dean’s welcome, recognition of participating graduates and an opportunity to reconnect with faculty. A precise time and location will be announced soon; stay tuned for details.
For more information about Commencement activities for the Class of 2020, see the event listing.
Innovative Newhouse Collaboration with Support from Canon USA, Leads to New Documentary
“A Tale of Two Cities: Reclaiming Niagara Falls and Salinas,” made by students at Newhouse and the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in Puerto Rico, debuts Friday at the Newhouse School.
A documentary about communities in western New York and Puerto Rico united by struggles against environmental injustice debuts this week at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, the result of an innovative collaboration that includes the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in Puerto Rico and limited financial and equipment support from Canon U.S.A.
“A Tale of Two Cities: Reclaiming Niagara Falls and Salinas” is the result of a yearlong project between students at Newhouse and Sagrado. Canon, a leader in digital imaging solutions, played an integral role in facilitating the long-distance collaboration through the company’s AMLOS (Activate My Line of Sight) solution.
Students used Canon’s EOS R5 C hybrid camera to shoot “A Tale of Two Cities.” They took advantage of Canon’s AMLOS solution, technology that facilitated real-time interaction and allowed students from each institution to work together so they could merge their perspectives and skills into a cohesive documentary project.
The film will debut Sept. 20 at the Newhouse School, followed by a question-and-answer session with the student filmmakers.
“Canon is proud to support this groundbreaking project,” Shinya Fukuda, senior vice president of corporate planning and communications at Canon U.S.A. “By providing our advanced AMLOS solution and EOS R5 C systems, we enabled students from Syracuse and Puerto Rico to collaborate seamlessly, empowering them to tell stories that can inspire change.”
Support for the project was also provided by The SOURCE, a Syracuse University initiative that supports undergraduates participating in faculty-guided research and creative activity.
The idea for a collaboration arose in 2022, when Gabriel Paizy Damiani ’90, former dean of the Ferré Rangel School of Communication at Sagrado, had a conversation with Newhouse Dean Mark J. Lodato during a visit to Syracuse University. Paizy Damiani graduated from Newhouse with a bachelor’s in advertising.
“‘A Tale of Two Cities’ is the outcome of the more than a year of hard work by talented students and dedicated faculty,” Lodato said. “It is a testament to the kind of impact that strong partnerships with industry and other universities can have on sharing compelling stories about local communities.”
The film was developed late last year by students at both institutions, with students at Syracuse focused on a community in Niagara Falls, its long struggle with environmental problems and the impact on the city’s economic woes. Students at Sagrado focused on a community in Salinas on the south side of Puerto Rico dealing with potential health risks from a nearby commercial sterilizer plant.
The film was produced between February and August this year.
“This project truly enabled our students to understand the power of collaboration,” said Milton Santiago, an assistant professor of visual communications at Newhouse, who guided the Newhouse contingent. RC Concepción, an assistant teaching professor of visual communications, helped students document the making of the project.
“Despite being geographically distant, the students at Syracuse and at Sagrado were able to rally around a common goal: telling an important story while raising awareness about a timely issue,” Santiago said. “In joining forces through storytelling, the work they have created will have impact beyond our academic walls.”
The project’s success demonstrated the power of technology to collaborate across academic disciplines, said Harold Leonard Navarro, assistant professor of audiovisual production at Sagrado. “This experience has opened the door for future projects, bringing together students and faculty from diverse backgrounds in innovative ways.”
Jennifer Wybieracki G’24, who worked on the documentary while earning her master’s degree in magazine, news and digital journalism, said the experience will leave a lasting impression on those who worked on the project.
“The collaboration between multidisciplinary fields is super important as we’re able to see how different industries operate and how we all contribute to the end product,” she said.
About Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
The Universidad del Sagrado Corazón is the oldest educational project in Puerto Rico, founded in 1880. It is located in the heart of Santurce, in the capital city of San Juan. The university offers academic programs that foster innovative thinking and creativity, helping students develop into leaders across various industries. The Ferré Rangel School of Communication is the premier institution for media and communication studies in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Its graduates hold leadership roles in media and communication organizations both domestically and internationally.
About Canon U.S.A. Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $29.4 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. as of 2023 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 38 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. (CUSA) provided equipment and limited financial support to the project at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University and the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in Puerto Rico to make it possible for the students to work together and film the documentary. The views and opinions expressed in the documentary are the views and opinions of the makers thereof and do not reflect the views and opinions of CUSA.
Newhouse Impact: Senior Associate Dean Regina Luttrell Wins NCA Book Award
The latest Newhouse Impact research and creative activity roundup also covers more about the role women play in broadcasting and media of both men’s and women’s sports.
“Strategic Social Media as Activism,” a book co-edited by Newhouse Senior Associate Dean Regina Luttrell, has been named winner of the Outstanding Book Award by a National Communication Association (NCA) committee.
The NCA’s Public Relations Division PRIDE Committee described “Strategic Social Media as Activism” as “impactful for scholars and practitioners.” Adrienne Wallace, associate professor of advertising and public relations at Grand Valley State University, is co-editor with Luttrell, an associate professor of public relations at Newhouse.
Published in 2023, the book examines the roles played by strategic communications in creating social media messaging campaigns designed to engage in digital activism. The award will be presented during an NCA Public Relations Division meeting Nov. 21 in New Orleans.
Newhouse Impact Podcast
Women’s sports have been getting more attention recently, from Olympic coverage of gymnastics, swimming and track to surges in popularity of women’s soccer and basketball. But what about the role women play in broadcasting and media of both men’s and women’s sports?
On this episode of Newhouse Impact, Olivia Stomski, professor of practice and director of the Newhouse Sports Media Center, shares her past getting a start in sports broadcasting, the obstacles and assistance she got along the way to success, and how those experiences shape the way she guides aspiring broadcasters now. Stomski also offers opinions on whether a rise in popularity of women’s sports will increase opportunities in media, and if the industry is getting past gender discrimination.
Listen to the full show by visiting the WAER episode page.
Also listen to: Going for gold in on-the-job learning for Newhouse Communication students
The professional world of communications, whether its photography, journalism or other fields, can be fast-paced and demand top quality. One program is giving students experiences where they can hone their craft, and also expand their notion of what it means to be a professional in communications.
On this episode of Newhouse Impact, Jon Glass, professor of practice in magazine, news and digital journalism and Newhouse executive editor, Seth Gitner, associate professor in magazine, news and digital journalism and visual communications, and multimedia, photography and design graduate student Surya Vaidy discuss a collaboration between Newhouse and the Empire State Games.
Students can run from skiing to hockey to other winter sports competitions, taking pictures and video, interviewing athletes and coaches, chronicling the events. The build their portfolios and skills, while also getting lessons in what is expected in the professional world.
Recent accolades, highlights and notes
Shelly Palmer blogged about AI summarization versus manual note-taking.
Margaret Talev talked about the data pulled from a focus group of undecided voters.
Bob Papper and Keren Henderson wrote about their research into new digital efforts at radio stations.
Michael O. Snyder’s photograph appeared in an article about drag queens and Trump supporters.
Eric Grode wrote about two new dramas opening at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada.
Charisse L’Pree talked about being recognized this past spring with the Syracuse University Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence Award for the Newhouse Home College Experience, which she developed.
Award-Winning Faculty: Charisse L’Pree
Charisse L’Pree encourages Newhouse students to broaden their understanding about the media and the world.
L’Pree, an associate professor of communications, developed the Newhouse Home College Experience (NHHCE), an online media literacy program focused on inclusion and diversity taken during the Syracuse University First Year Seminar. Through individual modules and group discussion, the NHHCE encourages Newhouse students to reflect on their favorite media, analyze its messages and impact and apply the insights to their future work in the communications industry.
“My larger goal is and has always been to encourage media literacy through self-reflection and a connection to the social practices of the past,” L’Pree said. “If we can understand why we feel and act the way we do, we can better tackle the implicit and collective processes of marginalization.”
Her work developing the media literacy program has made such an impact that she was recognized this past spring with the Syracuse University Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Student Experience and University Initiatives.
“It was an honor to be recognized,” said L’Pree who began developing the program in 2021. “I have worked hard to streamline it and ensure that it adds value for students and instructors.”
“Learning isn’t easy, and these topics can be hard for everyone—myself included—so the award inspires me to keep trying,” she added.
Trained in social psychology and critical media studies, L’Pree is also working on Make America Dream, a repository of American Dreams in the 21st century. The interactive website makeamericadream.com features over 100 clips of diverse American Dreams and a book that brings together interviews with over 200 people about the American Dream.
Additionally, her continued research on diversity and satire is an extension of her 2023 book, “Diversity and Satire: Laughing at Processes of Marginalization.” Projects in this area includes an analysis of stand-up comedians who identify as disabled and their social media content; scrutinizing anti-classism satire in The Onion; and producing a podcast about “Saturday Night Live” satire.
Through her teaching and research, L’Pree is committed to encouraging students to rethink their relationship to media and expanding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives, as well as media literacy initiatives and education, throughout Newhouse and Syracuse University.
Her approach “emphasizes the value of diversity—recognizing the variety of humanity by encouraging individuals to dive deeper into the ‘why’ of their own stories,” she said. “I consider it an honor to reach all first-year students at Newhouse to foster the tools to think about these topics early and often.”
This is the first in a series of four stories about Newhouse faculty honored by Syracuse University in 2024 for teaching and research excellence.
Master’s Alumni Profile: Courtney Terr G’22
Courtney Terr G’22
Newhouse Master’s Program: Advanced Media Management
Current Position: Sales Planner, Pricing and Inventory CBS Network Sales, Paramount
How did you obtain your current position, and what positions did you hold before it?
I had applied to the sales planner position through the Paramount job portal while I was finishing the summer capstone project. At the time, I did not have any connections to the company, but the strength of my academic and internship experience helped me to land the role shortly after I left Syracuse.
Before I worked at Paramount, I was a director of audience development co-op intern for the United States Travelers League. I obtained this role by working with Professor Sean Branagan and the Newhouse Startup Garage. The program connects students with media and tech startups so that they can provide the expertise they gain from their coursework to companies in need of their insight. As an undergraduate, I was an audience development intern for NBC News, which I obtained after having an interview on campus with one of the NBC recruiters. I was also a media planning intern for RPM, a boutique ad agency that markets live entertainment in New York City. I completed this internship while participating in the Newhouse NYC program when I was an undergraduate student.
What’s an average day like for you on the job?
There is not really an average day as a sales planner. There are weekly deliverables and reports where I track the performance of CBS Primetime shows and how they are impacting clients’ sales plans; however, the majority of my work is based on demographic reads and plan edit requests I receive from account managers and account executives. Additionally, whenever there is a change in the airing schedule, my team and I work to figure out new estimates for how a show could potentially perform in its new timeslot. The busiest time of year for me is during the upfront season in the summer, where I am working with clients to plan out where all of their purchased ad spots will air throughout the upcoming season.
How do you feel Newhouse prepared you for your current position?
My classroom experience played a major role in preparing me for my position here at CBS. My academic coursework, both in my undergraduate and graduate studies in the television industry provided a baseline understanding of how television advertising worked. Therefore, I was able to dive in headfirst and assist my team during the hectic upfront season. Outside of that, courses like Advanced Media Business, Trendspotting in Digital Media, Topics in Advanced Media Management and New Ventures in Media helped me better learn how to identify emerging technology trends and how they could affect my industry. While linear television may not seem like it is on the forefront of new technology advancement, there are changes in the way television audiences are being measured, and I must be in the know of what adjustments are being made and how they could potentially change how we build our advertising plans for clients and determine the success of our shows.
Did Newhouse open your eyes to new professions or aspects of your field you may have not considered when applying?
As a part of our Topics in Advanced Media Management course, we had a week-long immersion trip to New York City where we heard from program alumni and toured businesses that aligned with our coursework. This trip helped me gain a better understanding of what career options were available to me after graduating. The advanced media management program provided me with a versatile degree that I could have applied to careers in social media marketing, search marketing, brand management, UI/UX design and more.
What unique features of your graduate program drew you to it in the first place?
After completing my dual enrollment program at Whitman and Newhouse for my undergraduate degree in marketing and advertising, I knew I wanted to pursue a career where I would be working at the intersection of data analytics and marketing strategy. However, I wanted to better fine tune my skills in those areas. I came across the advanced media management program and liked how I would not only be able to perfect my search marketing and strategy skills, but also develop a better understanding of how emerging technologies drive innovation in the media landscape.
Did the Newhouse Career Development Center aid you?
While I was a graduate student, I worked as a director of audience development co-op intern for the United States Travelers League (USTL), a website dedicated to publishing content that would encourage readers to travel to all 50 states. I had taken Professor Sean Branagan’s classes in Trendspotting in Media and New Ventures in Media. He had connected me with the Newhouse Startup Garage group who then connected me to the CEO of USTL. As the director of audience development, I was able to take my coursework knowledge of search engine optimization and social media marketing and apply it to my internship. I conducted an exploratory analysis of the company’s current strategy and then implemented a strategy to improve their outreach and engagement with followers. It was an incredible opportunity to have work experience and apply what I was learning at Newhouse to my job.
What are some obstacles or misconceptions about your field that students ought to be aware of?
I had thought of ad sales as solely a salesperson department. I had assumed that the only roles in an ad sales department at a major media organization were the account managers and executives who were selling ad spaces to advertising agencies. While there are certainly plenty of client-facing roles in the ad sales department at Paramount, there are also plenty of other roles in areas like research, strategy and branded content marketing. It is important to pay attention to specific jobs that you are interested in rather than focus on what department they are located under.
What moments in your career have been most exciting or defining thus far?
One of the most exciting and challenging moments of my career so far has been coming up with audience estimates for a brand-new fall primetime schedule after the Writers Guild of America went on strike. I had just recently joined the primetime group after working in the daytime/ late night group, so I was still getting used to the role. Suddenly, we were tasked with determining how many people would potentially be tuning in to a new slate of programming, including shows that have never aired on CBS, right before the upfront season! With the support of my team, I was able to better understand my role and best determine how to figure out which demographics would likely be tuning into an episode of the U.K. version of “Ghosts” versus a repeat of “Blue Bloods.” Every day was an exciting challenge with updates to the schedule being made up until the fall 2023 season started, and it helped me learn what it takes to accurately predict an audience of a CBS show.
What advice do you have for current or incoming students?
Take advantage of every opportunity available to you, especially if it is an internship opportunity. My time applying what I learned in Newhouse to the real world has helped me to fine tune and better understand what I have learned, and it has helped me be a more valuable asset to my team.
I would also recommend using your electives to take a course in an area of interest to you. I had used my electives to take a course in Television Programming and Audience Analysis and Critical and Historical Perspectives on Television, Radio and Film. Even though these courses were not directly related to the overall advanced media management program, they helped me gain expertise in an industry I was interested in having a career in. Ultimately, the knowledge I obtained while taking these courses about the overall television industry as well as how advertisements are sold in a TV market provided me with an edge in my interview process that helped me to land my job at Paramount.
I have to thank the incredible professors I’ve had at Newhouse while being a grad student, including but not limited to Professor Adam Peruta, Professor Sean Branagan, Professor Ed Hersh, Professor Bob Bierman, Professor Bob Thompson, and Professor Shelly Palmer. My time in their classes learning about the emerging media landscape and the television industry has been so beneficial to my career thus far, and the support they have provided me both while I was a student and after graduating when it comes to my academic and professional endeavors have been so greatly appreciative.
New Leadership Roles at Newhouse School
Hua Jiang named interim associate dean for diversity, equity, inclusivity and accessibility; Aileen Gallagher named associate dean for academic affairs.
Two veteran Newhouse professors have assumed new leadership roles at the school.
Hua Jiang, a professor of public relations, is now interim associate dean for diversity, equity, inclusivity and accessibility (DEIA), while Aileen Gallagher ’99, G’20, a professor of magazine, news and digital journalism, is the new associate dean for academic affairs.
Jiang and Gallagher enter their first full semester in their new positions after Dean Mark J. Lodato made the announcements over the summer. They are members of the dean’s leadership team.
Hua Jiang
Jiang leads strategic planning in DEIA at the Newhouse School, including efforts to recruit diverse students, faculty and staff; programming for marginalized students; campus visits by diverse industry leaders, thinkers and scholars; and course development. For the 2024-2025 academic year, Jiang is aligning Newhouse’s DEIA programming with the school’s strategic plan, including an emphasis on community engagement, and outreach to current and prospective students. Priorities also include nurturing an inclusive learning environment; organizing a DEIA climate assessment; and fostering effective communication with the Newhouse community.
Jiang, who was promoted to full professor earlier this year, started teaching at Newhouse in 2013. From 2022 to 2024, she served as associate dean for academic affairs at Newhouse. During her tenure, she fostered a renewed sense of openness and collaboration in leading curricular and instructional excellence at Newhouse. Jiang successfully collaborated with department chairs and graduate program directors on numerous innovative curricular initiatives. In addition, Jiang spearheaded efforts to ensure that faculty teaching excellence was recognized across at the University and school levels.
As a leading scholar in public relations, Jiang has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and serves on the editorial boards of the top three public relations journals. She earned her Ph.D. in communication from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Aileen Gallagher
Gallagher joined the Newhouse School faculty in 2010 after an impressive journalism career. Her most recent industry position was at New York Magazine, where she shared several National Magazine Awards with her colleagues. Gallagher became interim chair of magazine, news and digital journalism in 2021 before being appointed chair the following year.
Also in 2022, Gallagher spearheaded the complex reaccreditation process for Newhouse as the school’s assessment director and wrote a self-study one site team member described as “the best I have ever read.”
Gallagher, whose research interests are digital editorial and journalism education, was promoted to full professor in 2023. A nationally recognized expert on the magazine industry, she has been interviewed by outlets including The New York Times, CNN and Marketplace. Since joining the faculty, Gallagher has written for The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Slate and elsewhere.
Gallagher completed the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Management Development Program in June. She is a two-time graduate of Syracuse University, earning a master’s in higher education, as well as a bachelor’s degree as a dual major in newspaper from Newhouse and history from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Importance of Saying “Yes”
Gloria Rivera graduated with a master’s degree from the Newhouse School’s Goldring arts, style and culture journalism program in May 2024.
While I was a master’s student at the Newhouse School, I consciously committed to saying yes to more opportunities. As an undergraduate student I commuted to school, and because of this I was a lot more hesitant about the opportunities I took within my school community. This was due to a mix of things. The main reason being that I simply felt more comfortable at home. Safety was also a real concern and many of the organizations and projects I wanted to be a part of met later in the evening. I admittedly held myself back from a lot of opportunities, and by the time I realized that, it was too late. We entered the pandemic, and I had a strong sense that the opportunities had officially passed me.
Over the last two to three years I have spent a lot of time growing into someone who has become much more outgoing in every corner of their life. I love the idea of being able to be present in my personal and professional community. I love meeting new people and collaborating on projects that I never thought I’d be a part of. But, I owe that ability to one big thing.
The decision to say “yes” is one that I think people don’t ever realize how big of a difference it makes. When I decided to finally come back to grad school, I knew that in some ways it was a chance to “make right” on the things I felt I did wrong before.
(Before I continue, I would like to say that I don’t actually believe saying no was “wrong.” I continued to set a boundary that was comfortable for me as I navigated a new school, adulthood and being responsible for my own time and commitments. Boundaries are okay, in fact they are excellent when deciding what you are comfortable with. I considered what life would look like if I pushed my boundaries because I knew something was not working for me. It’s important to listen to your body and mind when approaching new environments!)
Coming to Newhouse was one of those opportunities that made me realize just how much the world has to offer. I was involved in a podcast, on two Orange Television Network shows and was always busy. If nothing else, I built a dense resume in 10 months that makes me more of a candidate for roles who are looking for someone with a multitude of skills. But, further than that, I am finally tapped into my academic space and creating the community I have always wanted.
I will also, of course, remind you to take care of yourself and to not put too much pressure on yourself. And definitely don’t bite off more than you can chew. But, I’ll encourage you to consider how your life may be different if you just said “yes.”
This story was originally published in April 2024.
Women’s Opportunities in Sports Media: On the Rise?
Read more about the latest episode of the “Newhouse Impact” podcast and listen to the show.
Women’s sports have been getting more attention recently, from Olympic coverage of gymnastics, swimming and track to surges in popularity of women’s soccer and basketball. But what about the role women play in broadcasting and media of both men’s and women’s sports?
On this episode of Newhouse Impact, Olivia Stomski, professor of practice and director of the Newhouse Sports Media Center, shares her past getting a start in sports broadcasting, the obstacles and assistance she got along the way to success, and how those experiences shape the way she guides aspiring broadcasters now. Stomski also offers opinions on whether a rise in popularity of women’s sports will increase opportunities in media, and if the industry is getting past gender discrimination.
Newhouse Alumnae Among Honorees for University Coming Back Together Reunion
Three distinguished graduates of the Newhouse School will be among seven accomplished alumni who will be recognized by Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Advancement during Coming Back Together (CBT), which will be held Sept. 12-15.
CBT is a triennial reunion that welcomes Black and Latino alumni back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments, meet current students and remain connected with the University.
The 2024 gathering represents the 14th CBT reunion held on campus. In 2021, the University’s reunion raised $1.29 million for the Our Time Has Come scholarship.
Honorees this year include Newhouse alumnae Ada Agrait ’94 and JaNeika James G’05, who will receive Alumni Awards. Another Newhouse alumna, Sadé Muhammad ’12, will be honored with the Young Alumni Award.
The award recipients will be celebrated by Chancellor Kent Syverud at the “Shades of Orange Sneaker Ball” fundraising gala on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 6:30-11 p.m. in the JMA Wireless Dome. The awards recognize the significant civic or career achievements by the selected. Since 1983, the ceremony has been a signature event presented at the CBT reunion.
“I am so pleased to celebrate these outstanding alumni at the 2024 Coming Back Together reunion,” says Chancellor Syverud. “Each of these awardees, through their careers and their commitment to Syracuse University, inspires the next generation of leaders. They give generously by mentoring current students and young alumni, creating new learning experiences, and encouraging their friends and fellow alumni to get involved. I am proud to honor the Orange leaders for all they do for their alma mater.”
Six Ways to Get Involved at Newhouse
First-year students are now adjusting to their first fall semester at the Newhouse School. With classes and schedules set, what now? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in your first year, so here are six fun ways to meet other students, make friends, gain experience in your chosen field and make Newhouse feel like a new home.
1. Become a Newhouse Ambassador
If you love to talk about the Newhouse School, stop by the Visitor’s Center in the third-floor lobby of Newhouse 1 and apply to be a Newhouse Ambassador. In this volunteer role, you’ll give tours to prospective students and their families, speak at information sessions and be at the center of everything going on. You’ll also get cool merch, yummy snacks and random facts about Newhouse history!
2. Go to events
Newhouse frequently holds social events, speakers and panels for students, so an easy way to stay involved is to read your emails and check the events calendar! You’ll know when you and your friends can stop by a food truck, work on your resumes in a resume building session, hear a distinguished guest speak in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium and much more.
3. Join a club or organization
Newhouse students can get involved with more than 30 communications organizations. From CitrusTV, Z89 Radio, University Girl magazine and TNH advertising agency to The Daily Orange, Jerk magazine, Hill Communications and Orange Television Network, these clubs are a great way to gain experience for a future internship and career, build your network and make fun memories outside of a classroom.
4. Get to know your professors
Newhouse professors have the knowledge and experience us students aspire to have. Ask your professor to coffee and get to know them! It’s a good way to connect with them and get engaged with their class as well as expand your professional network.
5. Take a non-major elective
The Newhouse School has some wonderfully unique communications courses available. For the Spring 2025 semester (registration starts Nov. 6) and beyond, talk to your advisor, check the course catalog and look into taking a class that is not required for your major! This is an awesome way to meet other students, make friends and expand your knowledge to bolster your Newhouse education.
6. Sit in Food.com
If you’re in Newhouse 3, head up to the second floor and immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of Food.com! Sit and study or plan a group project at a booth. You might get asked to be in a photoshoot, give a statement for a story or be featured in a video…and you’ll definitely see friends and classmates.
Analise Piemonte is a sophomore in the broadcast and digital journalism program at the Newhouse School.
This story was originally published in September 2023
Newhouse Alumna Nicole Aponte ’24 Wins Prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award
Aponte is the first Murrow winner at the Newhouse School since 2021.
Newhouse School alumna Nicole Aponte ’24 was honored with a prestigious 2024 Edward R. Murrow Award for her 2023 story “Beating the Odds, Taking the Reins.” Aponte won Best Video Feature Reporting in the Student category for the story—completed during her senior year in the broadcast and digital journalism program—which highlights a rider on the Special Olympics equestrian team.
Aponte is the first Murrow Award winner at the Newhouse School since 2021.
This is not Aponte’s first brush with prestigious awards, as she was honored with a Hearst National Championship Award last year, winning second place in the National Television Championship category for a story about artificial intelligence’s impact on society.
The Edward R. Murrow Awards are presented by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), which is a global professional organization devoted solely to broadcast and digital journalism. The Murrow Awards recognize local and national news stories that, according to the RTDNA website, “uphold the RTDNA Code of Ethics, demonstrate technical expertise and exemplify the importance and impact of journalism as a service to the community.”
All winners will be honored at the Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala on Oct. 14 in New York City.