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Master of Communication and Media

Grad Students Help New Jersey Neighborhood Become a World Cup Destination

A project developed as part of a SC&I course is being used to make Newark’s historic Ironbound a must-visit spot for FIFA fans.

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Communication Department

From Classroom to Industry Insight: Mark Beal and Nick Linardopoulos Earn Promotions

SC&I Communication Department faculty members Mark Beal and Nick Linardopoulos, who contribute to SC&I through their impactful teaching, industry expertise, and leadership in communication education, have been promoted.

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CPS Student Stories

Turning Experience into Strategy: How Emerson Santiago Ayala Leveled Up His Public Relations Expertise at Rutgers

Ayala said the Public Relations Certificate Program offered through SC&I Continuing and Professional Studies helped him develop a broader, more strategic approach—aligning his goals with overarching objectives rather than focusing solely on individual activities.

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Research

Kristina M. Scharp Awarded Prestigious IARR Fellow Status for Outstanding Contributions to Relationship Research

Scharp, a Rutgers communication scholar being honored for sustained excellence in research, teaching, and service, will be recognized at the July 2026 IARR Conference in Glasgow.

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Student Success Stories

"All Roads Lead Back to SC&I": Meet the 2026 Class Speaker, Digital Communication, Information, and Media Minor Bella Rose COM, JMS'26

As a member of Rutgers’ ShockWave, Rose has previously performed at the SC&I graduation ceremony. This year, she will take the stage in a new role – delivering the SC&I Student Representative Presentation to her classmates.


 

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Master of Information

How to Redesign a Public Library: Tanya Finney Estrada Shares Her Blueprint with SC&I Students

Tanya Finney Estrada's focus on intentional design, community needs, and adaptability transformed the Pennsauken Free Public Library into a dynamic space for connection, innovation, and lasting impact.

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CPS Thought Leadership

Disturbing Still Water: Rethinking Workforce Development

Business is evolving, roles are shifting, and expectations continue to rise, making the demands on professionals more complex than even a few years ago. In that environment, workforce development cannot be treated as something fixed. It has to be understood as movement.

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Journalism and Media Studies Major

SC&I Expands Journalism and Media Studies Major with Two New Optional Specializations

Digital and Social Media and Social Justice and Media launch in summer 2026, expanding JMS options to five 15‑credit specializations.

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School of Communication and Information

SC&I Celebrates Faculty and Staff at Honor's Day Awards Ceremony

At the SC&I Honor's Day Awards ceremony held May 1, the honorees were celebrated for their achievements during the 2025-2026 academic year in research and teaching; academic excellence; and professional service.

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Journalism and Media Studies Department

SC&I Lecturer Michael Bass to Receive Rutgers Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Lecturer

This award, bestowed by Rutgers University Academic Affairs, "honors lecturers from any discipline who have demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction."

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Student Success Stories

A Wicked Good Story: Rutgers SPJ Takes on Power of Narrative Conference in Boston

In March 2026, members of the Rutgers Society of Professional Journalists traveled to Boston to attend the prestigious Power of Narrative journalism conference, where they learned from some of the industry’s most influential storytellers.


 

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CPS Thought Leadership

What Students are NOT Learning in Their 21st Century Education!

The question is no longer whether students can learn. It is whether they can think when learning is automated-adapt when conditions change, decide when no answer is given, remain curious when answers are abundant, and create when everything appears to already exist.


 

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