Recently, the Department of Communication, Journalism and Media (CJM) received a 2026 Scripps Howard Foundation Award. As part of the award, on Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2026, globally recognized journalist and filmmaker Nadia Sussman will be visiting Shippensburg University as a journalist-in-residence. During her time at Ship, she will be offering students and the…
Mike Doner ’82 didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur. His career was shaped by recognizing opportunities, solving problems, working hard and taking calculated risks. A graduate of Shippensburg University’s Communications, Media and Journalism (CJM) BS program, Doner has carried those lessons through a career that ultimately led him to build Flagger Force, a professional…
“We show up, ask questions and most importantly, we do it as a team,” Rylee Swails, former chapter president of Shippensburg University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), said regarding its recognition as a star chapter for the sixth year in a row. The PRSSA Star Chapter recognition is awarded to groups that meet…
“I’ve always been interested in brand marketing and PR, and with NIL now playing a major role for athletes, it was valuable to learn how professionals guide athletes through media relations and collaborations,” Jada Lee said. Communications, journalism and media (CJM) major Jada Lee, recently attended the PRSSA Mid-Atlantic District Conference at Temple University and…
Junior communication, journalism and media major (CJM) Megan Sawka recently earned first place in the Stukent Social Media Simternship. She was also named the new managing editor of The Slate, the university’s student-run news outlet. The Student Social Media Simternship is a competition within Professor Mohammad Rhaman’s social media marketing course. The competition was hosted…
Dr. Dhiman Chattopadhyay, associate CJM professor and director of ethnic studies, signed a contract with Routledge for his third academic book and first textbook, Journalism for Social Change, co-authored with Dr. Deb Aikat of UNC Chapel Hill. The book explores how journalism can encourage social reform. Professor Stephanie Witmer, assistant professor and internship coordinator, was…
In honor of Women's History Month, on March 1, SUTV's call-female production team will be broadcasting in Lady Raiders basketball game.
Shippensburg University alumna Emma Halsey’23 shared her experience working at WITF, a public media organization in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. As an audio producer, sound engineer, radio host and event staff member, Halsey wears many different hats. “When I was first trying to figure out what I wanted to do for my career, I knew I wanted…
The CJM department's Matthew Ramsey publishes study on student self-sabotage and identity gaps in communication studies.
Communication studies faculty member, Sharnine Herbert, featured speaker at National Communication Association's 2024 Conference.