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The Communicator

The Communicator

Alumni

Changes and Challenges for TV Alumni

Reporter Alex Hogan doing a report from New York City.

Danielle Sampsell stands in front of the hospital on a sunny day.

Alumni Communicating during a crisis — and finding calm, too

Nittany Lion shrine with a medical mask

Campus College, students adapt to challenges and embrace opportunity

Campus FROM THE EDITOR: Our move online

Podcaster and alumna Michelle Kinsman in her office with her laptop

Alumni Sharing voices through the power of podcasts

Audrey Snyder outside Beaver Stadium on a bright sunny day

Alumni The Athletic: Both an experiment and a lifeline for those involved

Kristi DePaul lounging on a beach in Madagascar.

Alumni Building careers and thriving with a remote approach

Spring 2020 Commencement Address: Vince Sadusky

From the Dean

A new format to better share stories from the Bellisario College community. Read More.

Marie Hardin's signature initials MH

Silhouette image of Dean Hardin posing with her arms crossed wearing a burgundy jacket.

Contributors

Portrait of Jonathan McVerry

Jonathan McVerry

Portrait of Nina Trach

Louisiana team members celebrate after defeating Curacao 8-0 in the Little League World Series championship in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 25, 2019. The image was selected as best sports photo in the SPJ regional journalism competition. (Photo by James Leavy)

Alumni Stories

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Alumna Lesly Salazar works from her kitchen table.

Being a journalist in the quarantine era

A network emerges from one podcast

Portrait of Madison Lysek at Old Main

Alumni participation drives mentoring program for communications students

Bailey and Brad Davis at a black-tie affair.

Entrepreneur’s gift launches CommVentures

Reporter Alex Hogan doing a report from New York City.

Changes and Challenges for TV Alumni

Alumnus earns patent for briefcase design that features removable sides

Alumni Notes

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Jaclyn Brandt

2005 Telecommunications

is the owner of Polaris Digital, a marketing agency in Boise, Idaho. . .

Anne Marie Toccket

2006 Advertising/Public Relations

is executive director of the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh, whose philanthropy focuses on human rights, education, environment and Jewish life. . .

Kate Stickel

1996 Print Journalism

was named head of internal communications and change management for the data enterprise office at Cigna Healthcare in Philadelphia. . .

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Student with a backpack on walking down a sidewalk on the mall, happily screaming with her mouth open.

Events

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Fall Semester In-Person Instruction Ends

Fall Semester Resumes with Online, Remote Delivery

Fall Semester Classes End

Faculty &
Staff Stories

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Headshots of six award winners

Six faculty/staff members earn University-wide awards

Portrait of S. Shyam Sundar, staged with several gadgets/pieces of technology while seated on desk.

Faculty member recognized for contributions to study of communication technology

Tony Barbieri and a student on the street reporting with a camera in China.

Creator, faculty member emeritus supports international reporting

Award-winning journalist selected as Foster Professor of Practice

Media Releases

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Cover image of book

Strength for the Cancer Journey Debbie Barr ('75 Journ)

Grace for the Unexpected Journey Debbie Barr ('75 Journ)

Saving Israel Boaz Dvir (faculty member)

Cover image of the book, "We Had Ink in Our Blood," drawing/image of a man at a typewriter.

We Had Ink in Our Blood Terry Nau ('72 Journ)

Book cover of "Cheater's Game"

Cheater's Game Paul Levine ('69 Journ)

Student Stories

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Portrait of David Eckert outside red brick Daily Collegian building.

Student journalist reaches finals of Hearst Journalism Awards Program

Portrait of Zoe Martin

Hard work leads to national recognition for Bellisario College student

Student filmmakers, group photo, with members of Tyrone Police Department.

Senior film driven by creative passions finds strong community support

CommAgency students on set with lights and camera for a shoot.

Real clients are the centerpiece of experience for CommAgency

A Day in the Life

Todd Zarnitz with singer Sabrina Carpenter.

A Day in the Life with Todd Zarnitz

Radio Show Personality for 106.7 The Eagle (KLTH) & Assistant Program Director for Z100 (KKRZ)

A Day in the Life with Hannah Biondi

Director of Original Programming, Development at DAZN

Click Here to Make a Gift to the Bellisario College

The Interview

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Shaheen Pasha stands on campus in front of a Bellisario College sign

The Interview

Shaheen Pasha

Faculty member Kevin Hagopian in front of a projector screen background gestures during a lecture

Kevin Hagopian

Invitation to mentor Bellisario College Students. Animation shows training, advice, goal, support, coaching, direction, and success.

Email Mike Poorman at mqp7@psu.edu - for information about mentoring students.

Photo Galleries

Members of a Little League baseball team celebrate on the field.

A man flips through a big reference book

Child holding a Captain America shield on the dance floor at THON

Two basketball players collide near the basket

Campus Stories

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A newspaper is removed from a metal box that served as a time capsule.

Contents of time capsule from 1949 show similarities in life at the University

Nieman Reports earns Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism

Washington Post reporter earns Award for Excellence in Coverage of Youth Sports

Dean Marie Hardin speaking at an event in New York City.

Page Center Awards dinner honors leaders of integrity

Bellisario Media Center Architectural Rendering

Obituaries

'98 Ph.D. MassComm

Sports journalist, author and teacher.

George Richards

'54 Lib

Created the nationally respected Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism in his father's name.

'67 Journ

Alumni Fellow and longtime supporter with his talent, time and treasure

Retired journalism professor and creator of the School of Journalism internship program