Journalism and Media Studies Department

Featuring short documentaries created by Rutgers SC&I students and a panel of experts, “The Active Voice: Reimagining Civic Storytelling” seeks to illustrate how storytelling fuels civic engagement and democratic action.

For the Rutgers students volunteering that evening, the event was a crash course in precision, production, professionalism, and passion.

Rutgers JMS will launch a Media Production specialization in the summer of 2026 with hands-on training in video, audio, sports media, documentary, ethics, and digital content creation.

I chose SC&I because communication and the way information spreads is essentially the foundation of society and all human relations,” she said. “It will give me a skillset that I can apply to almost anything!

The National Communication Association (NCA) will host its 111th Annual Convention from November 20–23, 2025, near Denver, Colorado, with pre-conference sessions on November 19. The theme is “Communicate to Elevate,” and organizers expect over 4,000 scholars, educators, and professionals from around the world to attend research presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

The class “Writing the Mediterranean” immersed students in the political and cultural landscapes of Turkey during a pivotal time in the country.