April 2020 - News Articles

SC&I senior Joseph Rosenberg pitched an idea to Slice before he even had an internship there, and only nine months later, as Slice’s first intern, he landed a full-time position as Acquisition Marketing Associate. The start of his career path goes back to one cold email he sent.

Survey offers insights into public opinion amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

For the first time in its history, the Rutgers University Senate will deliberate online, vote electronically, and adapt in other strategic ways to be able to continue working though COVID-19 and support the Rutgers community.

SC&I faculty are launching new research and outreach initiatives to address and identify solutions to many of the critical local and global challenges humanity is facing as a result of the pandemic.

We know for many of you the past month or so has been especially challenging as we all are dealing with new ways of learning, keeping physical distance, and caring for loved ones affected by this crisis. We want you to know that your department faculty care and we have collectively agreed to take every effort we reasonably can to work with students in need and to make adjustments where possible as we all manage amid these unfamiliar times.

Faculty members spoke with SC&I about how the pandemic has impacted their teaching, mentoring, and supporting students.

In our Q&A with Master of Communication and Media Program Director Richard Dool, he describes the many ways the MCM program has adapted to best serve, teach, mentor and inspire its students during COVID-19, and discusses the program’s new specialization and degree.

Cassidy Duhigg, Joseph Rosenberg, and Victoria Zhou are three out of the eight winners in different categories. The winners were chosen from a 150 people applicant pool.

Job searching is never easy, but to land a job during the pandemic requires specific strategies. Read our advice from SC&I faculty member Mark Beal, an expert on the subject, and two SC&I seniors.

SC&I spoke with four Master of Information students to discover the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their academic, professional, and personal lives and learn about their strategies for coping effectively.

Singh, an expert in computational social science, has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure by the Rutgers University Board of Governors.

SC&I faculty and staff wanted to send a special message to our wonderful students during this unprecedented time. The project was led by Ildi Koczan, Assistant Director of Student Services for Career Services.

SC&I alumna Stacey Shapiro, ’17, Young Adult Programming Librarian at the Cranford Public Library in Cranford, New Jersey, describes the ways she and the library are still able to connect with and help patrons during COVID-19.

Senior Blythe Taylor, SC&I events intern, dance major at the School of Arts and Sciences, and a native of Dallas, Texas, describes a typical day now that she’s completing her Rutgers coursework and internship from home because of COVID-19.

New research by SC&I’s Assistant Professor Caitlin Petre reveals surprising ways graduate journalism programs have adjusted their marketing to attract students while the profession is experiencing instability.

Pavlichko was nominated for this award by a student he works with at Rutgers University’s radio station, WRSU, who said he nominated Pavlichko due to his leadership skills and willingness to help students achieve their goals.

Lijo, a Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts sophomore design major and SC&I’s graphic design intern, explains how studies and life have been impacted by COVID-19, and why it’s important to be optimistic and empathetic during this challenging time.

In this new book published by Bloomfield children’s books, Aronson and his co-author, an award-winning investigative journalist, tell the story of the suffering and struggle the residents of Flint, Michigan endured while fighting to save their water supply and their health.

The Rutgers Global Health Institute has invited Senteio to join its faculty, enabling him to expand his research, which now includes exploring health information needs due to COVID-19 in local communities that already experience health inequity.

SC&I’s social media intern, communication major, and senior Brianna Kelly describes her typical day during the novel conronavirus, explaining what she misses the most and ways she’s adjusted to the new norm.

SC&I alumna Violeta Yas '07 translated the book “La Meteorologa En Mi” which focuses on a little girl’s dream of becoming a meteorologist.

Students are the heart of our community, and we are committed to supporting them during this difficult time. Many of you have asked how you can help our students, which is much appreciated. To address growing student needs, the University has established several student emergency funds.