Hundreds of aspiring journalists filled the Michael J. Adanti Student Center on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, for the university’s 39th annual High School Journalism Day, diving into the dynamic worlds of digital, print, and broadcast journalism.
High School Journalism Day is held each year to expose high school students to the journalism industry and working journalists, with dozens of sessions on a variety of journalism topics. According to Journalism Department Chairperson Cindy Simoneau, it is part of the mission of the department to help contribute to the growth and preparation of future journalists in the state.
This year’s keynote speaker was Lolita Baldor, a military/national security correspondent for The Associated Press. Prior to joining AP, Baldor was the Washington correspondent for the New Haven Register and the Connecticut Post, covering a wide range of political, Congressional, and defense issues.
“At Southern, we value the importance of academic study in these areas,” said Dr. Dwayne Smith, SCSU interim president. “We have the oldest journalism degree-granting program in the state. One of the highlights of our journalism program is that in addition to learning about reporting, editing, and photography, you can also learn about using drones to cover stories.”
“I remain so grateful to SCSU and its Journalism Department for the exceptionally well-organized and enriching High School Journalism Day,” said Rose Murphy, a Career High School journalism teacher and SCSU Early College instructor. “Experiences like these allow my students to see themselves thriving in a college environment, sparking a true sense of belonging and connection to the SCSU community.”
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