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We are the Communication & Media Department at Utica University.

To learn more about our department and the Communication & Media Major, click the link below:

https://www.utica.edu/directory/communication-and-media-department
Congratulations to our @uticauniversity.bsky.social students who won two New York State Broadcasters Association Excellence in Broadcasting Awards for their work on @wpnr907.bsky.social.

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WPNR 90.7 FM students have won 2 NYSBA Excellence in Broadcasting Awards | Utica University
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June 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
James McClendon (Journalism, ‘17) won a Syracuse Press Club Second Place Award in the Print/Digital News – Spot News category for his work on the Syracuse dot com/Post-Standard story “Tornado tears through Rome.”

McClendon is a former Writer and Editor-In-Chief for The Tangerine.
May 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Thomas Caputo (Communication & Media, ‘22) won a Syracsue Press Clube Honorable Mention in the Print/Digital News – News Feature or Series category for his work on the DailySentinel series “Community in Crisis: Utica mourns death of 13-year-old Nyah Mway.”

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COMMUNITY IN CRISIS: Utica mourns death of 13-year-old Nyah Mway
Nyah Mway was shot and killed in the 900 block of Shaw Street by a Utica police officer during a struggle the night of Friday, June 28, 2024. Police said
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May 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Francis Tavino (Communication and Media, ’23) won a Syracuse Press Club Honorable Mention in the Television – Special Program category for his work on the WCNY program "Behind The Woman: Felisha Legette-Jack."

Check out his work below!

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Behind the Woman | Felisha Legette-Jack | Season 5 | Episode 1
Meet head coach and former player of Syracuse University's women's basketball program, Felisha Leget
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May 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Diana Sidorevich Nortje (Utica University Communication and Media, ’24) won a Syracuse Press Club Award in the Student – Print/Digital Feature Story category.

Nortje is a former Managing Editor of The Tangerine.

Check out her award winning story below!

uticatangerine.com/14236/arts-e...
Jeffrey Siegel to perform Keyboard Conversations at Munson on March 24
Classical music has withstood the test of time. It’s the best there ever was. At least that’s what Jeffrey Siegel says, and it’s the reason that at 80-years-old and after a 55-year piano career, Siege...
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May 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Breannan O’Hara (Journalism Minor, ’24) won a Syracuse Press Club Award in the Student – Print/Digital News Story category for her Tangerine story below.

O’Hara is a former Editor-in-Chief of The Tangerine.

Check out her award winning story!

uticatangerine.com/15050/news/b...
Bear euthanizations sparks call for action among Old Forge residents
Black bears are a common sight in Old Forge, whether they are diving into a dumpster or prowling the town. They easily use human food sources and can become more habituated with frequent access, incre...
uticatangerine.com
May 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Congratulations to our student reporters and alumni who won five Syracuse Press Club Awards at the organization’s 2025 Professional Recognition Awards Dinner.

Our students have won 23 Syracuse Press Club Awards and Scholarships since 2017.

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Utica University Student Reporters and Alumni Win Five Syracuse Press Club Awards | Utica University
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May 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Last chance to catch RHINOCEROS!

Today at 2:00pm!

More information here: www.utica.edu/directory/pe...
April 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Utica University Performing and Fine Arts Department is presenting the play RHINOCEROS in Strebel Auditorium.

Don't worry, if you missed tonight's performance, it will be performed Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm.

More information here: www.utica.edu/directory/pe...
April 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Communication and Media senior, Nico Leonard, and Business Administration senior, Kevin Bruno, produced the documentary, The Target We Share, for the course Documentary Filmmaking. It was recently screened at the Oneida YMCA.

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The Target We Share: An Oneida YMCA Archery Story
YouTube video by Nicolas Leonard
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April 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Communication and Media senior, Nico Leonard, and Business Administration senior, Kevin Bruno, showcased their documentary, The Target We Share, at a special event at the Oneida YMCA on April 5. The film was produced for the course Documentary Filmmaking.

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Utica student documentary showcased last week | Utica University
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April 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Congratulations to James McClendon (’17), finalist for a Syracuse Press Club Award in the Best Spot News category for his work on the @syracuse.com story “Tornado tears through Rome.”

www.utica.edu/daily/2025-0...

#UticaCMM
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Journalism Graduate, James McClendon (’17), Finalist For Syracuse Press Club Award For His Work At Syracuse.com | Utica University
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April 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Congratulations to Thomas Caputo (’22), finalist for a Syracuse Press Club Award for his work on the @ursentinel.bsky.social series “Community in Crisis: Utica mourns death of 13-year-old Nyah Mway."

www.utica.edu/daily/2025-0...

#UticaCMM
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Communication and Media Graduate, Thomas Caputo (’22), Finalist For Syracuse Press Club Award For His Work At The Daily Sentinel | Utica University
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April 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations to Breannan O’Hara (’24), finalist for a Syracuse Press Club Award in the Best Student Print/Digital News Story category for “Bear euthanizations sparks call for action among Old Forge residents.”

uticatangerine.com/15050/news/b...

#UticaCMM
@uticauniversity.bsky.social
Bear euthanizations sparks call for action among Old Forge residents
Black bears are a common sight in Old Forge, whether they are diving into a dumpster or prowling the town. They easily use human food sources and can become more habituated with frequent access, incre...
uticatangerine.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Congratulations to Diana Sidorevich (’24), finalist for a Syracuse Press Club Award in the Best Student Print/Digital Feature Story category for “Jeffrey Siegel to perform Keyboard Conversations at Munson on March 24.”

uticatangerine.com/14236/arts-e...

#UticaCMM
@uticauniversity.bsky.social
Jeffrey Siegel to perform Keyboard Conversations at Munson on March 24
Classical music has withstood the test of time. It’s the best there ever was. At least that’s what Jeffrey Siegel says, and it’s the reason that at 80-years-old and after a 55-year piano career, Siege...
uticatangerine.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Reporters from our student newspaper, The Tangerine, are finalists for two Syracuse Press Club Awards.

More details at the link below:
www.utica.edu/daily/2025-0...

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Tangerine Reporters Are Finalists For Two Syracuse Press Club Awards | Utica University
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April 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Utica University Communication and Media students will be providing live coverage of the NCAA D3 Men’s College Hockey Championship on WPNR-FM and UticaTV TONIGHT!!!
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Communication and Media Students To Provide Live Coverage of The Frozen Four This Weekend on WPNR-FM & UticaTV | Utica University
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March 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Utica University Communication and Media students will be providing live coverage of the NCAA Frozen Four Men’s College Hockey Championship on WPNR-FM and UticaTV this weekend.
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Communication and Media Students To Provide Live Coverage of The Frozen Four This Weekend on WPNR-FM & UticaTV | Utica University
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March 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This week on Films on Thursday: When phone scammers stole $10,000 from a 93-year old woman, they didn’t expect #Thelma would come after them and try to get her money back.

FREE & open to the public.

More information at the link below:

www.utica.edu/events/2025-...

#FilmsOnThursday
March 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Interested in Communication, Social Media, or Digital Marketing?

You can register for the free High School Communication Career Day at Utica University Wednesday, March 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To register: forms.gle/QJLUropipJZe...

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2025 High School Communication Career Day - Registration Form
Registration for Utica University's High School Communication Career Day is limited to the first 90 students. The registration deadline for this event is March 24th.
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March 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
UticaTV Postgame is LIVE from the Empire 8 Championship with player interviews, analysis, and more!

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UticaTV Gameday: Postgame LIVE
YouTube video by UticaTV
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March 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Films on Thursday continues TONIGHT with "The Animal Kingdom."

Showtime: 7:00pm.

Location: Macfarlane Auditorium on the Utica University campus.

FREE and open to the public.

More information at the link below:

www.utica.edu/events/2025-...

#FilmsOnThursday #UticaCMM
February 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Films on Thursday continues this week with "The Animal Kingdom," from France.

FREE & open to the public.

More information at the link below:

www.utica.edu/events/2025-...

#FilmsOnThursday #UticaCMM
February 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Films on Thursday continues TONIGHT with "Razing Liberty Square."

Showtime: 7:00pm.

Location: Macfarlane Auditorium on the Utica University campus.

FREE and open to the public.

More information at the link below:

www.utica.edu/events/2025-...

#UticaCMM #FilmsOnThursday
February 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Films on Thursday continues this week with by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Katja Esson' "Razing Liberty Square," a film about climate gentrification in Miami.

FREE & open to the public.

More information at the link below:

www.utica.edu/events/2025-...

#UticaCMM #FilmsOnThursday
February 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM