Mark Beal, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Communication, attended the Olympics this summer, and said his major focus at the games was watching how NBC engaged the next generation of potential Olympic fans, Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

In June 2024, rising junior and Journalism and Media Studies major Gabriela Rubin traveled to Israel, and she said her experiences meeting with and speaking to Israeli leaders, soldiers, and citizens confirmed her passions for journalism, media, and politics, and left her even more committed to pursuing her dream of working in media post-graduation.