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“It made me more confident in myself and my writing.”

Journalism and broadcasting major Erin Jones spent her summer writing feature stories for the Democrat and Chronicle as part of the first internship cohort with the SUNY Institute for Local News.
Alum Trevor Best interviewing minor league baseball players on Innovative Field in Rochester, NY.

Leading the #1 Social Media in Minor League Baseball

Trevor Best’s ’24 internship with the Rochester Red Wings led to a role in content production after record social media growth.
DaJuan Jackson sitting on a couch in the Jitterbugs Cafe.

“I’m seeing that people are cold – let’s fix that.”

First-year EOP student DaJuan Jackson rallied the Rochester community during the holiday season to provide warm clothes, food, and compassion to those in need.

High Score: Two Million Subscribers

Successful YouTuber “Arcade Warrior” couples his online popularity with a major in journalism and broadcasting to bolster his career as a content creator.

Journalism & Broadcasting Major Featured in WHAM-TV Story

Operations Manager at 89.1 the Point, Hunter Wright, participated in the Tom Hope Memorial Media Scholar Portfolio Review on March 1. Channel 13, WHAM-TV, covered the event. 
Hunter Wright at the 89.1 radio station.

Club Spotlight: 89.1 The Point

Learn about our award-winning radio station, which is the largest student-run station in New York.
Carvin Eison (right) teaching a class on broadcasting.

Immortalized in America’s Archive

Broadcasting professor’s documentary on Rochester’s 1964 race riots was selected to be included in the Library of Congress.
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Election Night Coverage

Tune in to 89.1 The Point on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 7 pm - 1 am for coverage of local and national election news.
Cassandra Negley (right) reporting courtside for Yahoo Sports.

Covering the WNBA

Journalism alum works for Yahoo Sports as one of the few full-time reporters dedicated to women’s basketball.

Journalism Major Chosen for Newsroom & Innovation Lab

Abigail Scott is one of 20 students nationwide selected to be a member of the Online News Association (ONA) Student Newsroom and Innovation Lab. She will attend the annual ONA conference in Philadelphia, where she will produce content and tools for the event under the mentorship of journalism and social media professionals from NPR, The (Toronto) Globe and Mail, Chalkbeat, and others.
Students using the on-campus news set for a broadcast

Breaking News: Studio Gets an Upgrade

Broadcast studio now features a state-of-the-art news set, equipping our students with the tools of professionals.
Alyssa Gray

Finding Her Calling with the Supreme Court

Alum nabs an extraordinary opportunity in government.