News Archive

“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.

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.

Sharvani Regmi

Sharvani Regmi, a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence recipient and journalism and broadcasting major, reflects on her year as President of Brockport Student Government (BSG), as well as the friendships and experiences that have shaped her academic journey.

“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.

WBSU Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announced

WBSU 98.1 The Point announced the slate of inductees for the Class of 2026 into the WBSU Hall of Fame.

Two Journalism Students Part of SUNY Paid Internship Program

SUNY Brockport senior Lucy Crounse and junior Erin Jones have been selected for the SUNY Institute for Local News Summer Internship Program, which provides paid internships for 20 SUNY students at professional news outlets in New York state.

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. 

Club Spotlight: 89.1 The Point

Learn about our award-winning radio station, which is the largest student-run station in New York.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Finding Her Calling with the Supreme Court

Alum nabs an extraordinary opportunity in government.

Alum Quarterbacks Major NFL Events

Eric Finkelstein, senior director of event operations for the NFL, still leans on lessons he learned as a Brockport student.

Landing a Role with HBO’s “Sex and the City” Spinoff

Alumni network sparks a student’s career on the set of “And Just Like That.”

Documentary on Dementia Wins Four Awards

Broadcasting professor and students produce documentary to help raise awareness for dementia.

Media Studies Professor Wins Award & Selected for Chair Position

Dr. Alexander Moe won an award for his excellence as a research paper reviewer at the annual Association for Education and Mass Communication Annual Conference and was named a Junior Research Chair.

Public Relations Professor Named to SUNY University Faculty Senate Committee

Dr. Sadia Cheema, Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism, Broadcasting and Public Relations, has been named to the committee focused on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity.