Stony Brook School of Communication and Journalism

09/02/2026

Fantastic article highlighting the School of Communication and Journalism’s alumni-led workshop series! Developed by SoCJ Senior Career Coach Madeline Rosenberg, this five-part series was designed to connect students with alumni actively working in communication and journalism. The workshops provide students valuable opportunities to gain real-world insights on the skills needed to break into their desired fields.

Stay tuned for more information on the Fall 2026 workshop series, kicking off on October 5!

Read the article:

As students begin to imagine their career paths, the road ahead can feel uncertain. For School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) students, entering a field with an ever-changing landscape adds another layer of complexity as they try to understand what they want to do and how to get there. Netwo...

07/09/2026

From scrolling to storytelling 🎥📱

Last week, SoCJ lecturer J.D. Allen and SoCJ alum Julia Heming hosted “Create, Connect, Credibility: Your Social Media Workshop” as part of the Stony Brook Pre-College Summer Program!

Throughout the week, students explored how to create engaging content for social media while mastering essential skills, including research, interviewing, and fact-checking, that college admissions officers and future employers value. Most importantly, they discovered how to use social media as a tool to share their authentic voices.

Shoutout to the fantastic students whose creativity and enthusiasm made this week a memorable experience!

06/08/2026

Exciting news for SoCJ! 🏆

The Robert W. Greene Institute for High School Journalists has been honored with the Press Club of Long Island’s inaugural PCLI Spotlight Award! This award recognizing the program’s outstanding impact on the future of journalism on Long Island.

The Greene Institute was established in 2009 in honor of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Greene. The six-day summer program brings the classroom to life by guiding students through conducting interviews, writing impactful stories, and producing news broadcasts.

Round of applause to our wonderful faculty and staff who have helped make the Greene program a success!

Click the link in our bio to read the SBU News story!

06/03/2026

Some snapshots from Journalism Without Walls (JWW) Berlin 2026! ✈️

Our SoCJ students are gaining invaluable hands-on experience in foreign reporting as they write stories, produce videos, and immerse themselves in the local culture during two weeks in Germany.

Journalism Without Walls is funded by the Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting at Stony Brook University.

05/27/2026

Congratulations to the School of Communication and Journalism Class of 2026! 🎓

We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see where your talents take you. Wishing you all the best as you write your next chapter!

05/14/2026

Exciting news! 🎉 Two amazing SoCJ students were recognized at the Student Employee, Intern and Community Service Awards hosted by the Stony Brook University Career Center!

Caitlyn Mark, one of two winners of the Intern of the Year Award, serves as a Social Media Fellow with the Office of Marketing and Communications. Caitlyn’s work across social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts, has generated an outstanding 1.4 million impressions and more than 63,000 engagements this academic year.

Brittney Mickaliger, one of three recipients for Graduate Student Employee of the Year Award, serves as Graduate Coordinator of the Seawolves Food Pantry at SBU. Brittney’s dedication has played a key role in streamlining the SNAP referral process and creating resources that will continue to support future students and interns.

Congratulations to Caitlyn and Brittney for this well-deserved recognition! 👏🏼

05/04/2026

Another successful Roth Regatta! Huge shoutout to our incredible SoCJ students for delivering live coverage and capturing every moment of Friday’s action. Proud of this crew!

04/30/2026

Congratulations to our SoCJ Scholarship and Award recipients!

Last night, we recognized this year’s honorees at our annual ceremony, where students, their families, faculty, and donors came together to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students. A special thank you to the generous donors who make these scholarships possible!

04/29/2026

Our SoCJ students got an inside look at the world of journalism thanks to industry pros Bobby Cassidy and Ken Buffa from Newsday! 📰🎥

From sharing professional insights to offering hands-on feedback, they truly brought the newsroom experience to life.

We’re thrilled to share Newsday will be offering two year-long internships exclusively for SoCJ students! Applications for the upcoming semester will open soon. Stay tuned for more details!

A huge thank you to Bobby and Ken for inspiring the next generation of storytellers!

04/13/2026

SoCJ Alumni Wall of Wisdom ❤️

This past month, SoCJ Alumni were featured on the Career Center’s Wall of Wisdom, sharing insights they wish they had known as students.

While our Alumni have moved on from Stony Brook University, they continue to inspire and educate the next generation of SoCJ Students.

Be sure to check out the Wall of Wisdom to learn more from those who once stood in your shoes!