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Abigail Jacobson gives an update on research for the article she’s writing for COMM 359: Chautauqua Matters.

Students strive to address ‘news deserts’ in new course

Through an upper-level Communication course, students are taking a “deep dive” in journalism to examine key issues impacting Chautauqua County.

Nick Smith with trophy

Faculty member wins at film festival

Department of Communication Adjunct Lecturer Nick Smith won the Best Director award at the International New York Film Festival.

Robert McCarthy

Constitution Day speaker to discuss the First Amendment, 2024 Election

Robert McCarthy will deliver this year’s Constitution Day keynote “Freedom of the Press – It's in the Constitution!” on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Welcome poster for Constitution Day

‘Sip and Stroll,’ a new library Constitutional Amendment exhibit, opens

Students, faculty and staff are invited to bring along a beverage while perusing the Constitutional Amendments interactive display in Reed Library during September.

Kelly Steidinger, Dr. Angela McGowan-Kirsch

Article by Communication faculty published in journal

Department of Communication faculty Angela McGowan-Kirsch and Kelly Steidinger recently had an article, “Fostering Inclusive Communities through a Student-Constructed Open Pedagogy Textbook,” published in the...

Jordyn Zurbaran, as Princess Constance, and Melody Brewer, Godith, in “The Runaway Princess.”

Movie by SUNY Fredonia Video Production graduate to be screened at international film festival

“The Runaway Princess,” the Senior Capstone project of a 2024 alumnus, has been officially selected and will be screened live at the 2024 International New...

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New 'Chautauqua Matters' class to bring students, community together as part of SUNY's Institute for Local News

When Chautauqua Matters convenes next fall for the first time, it will mark a new approach in teaching journalism and community engagement at SUNY Fredonia.

Mike Igoe at podium.

Igoe wins two awards at national BEA conference

Department of Communication Associate Professor Mike Igoe received two awards from the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) at its just concluded national conference in Las Vegas...

 Amanda Keppel and Chloe Kowalyk at the awards ceremony with the Chancellor and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Tracy Stenger

Fredonians receive SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. awarded 193 students from 62 campuses SUNY’s highest honor for academic excellence and leadership at...