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COMS Student Selected to Represent SSU at CSU Student Research Competition

Communication and Media Studies senior Duncan Addicott has been selected to represent SSU at the California State University Student Research Competition (April 23-25 at San Jose State University).

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Gina Baleria Honored as a 2026 Faculty Champion by the Center for Community News

The Center for Community News at the University of Vermont has named Gina Baleria, associate professor of communication & media, as one of 150 journalism leaders from colleges across the country who will be part of the organization’s 2026 class of Faculty Champions.

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Rene Cassano Finds His Rhythm with Wine Country Radio Internship

Music is Rene Cassano’s passion and it was the foundation of his internship with Wine Country Radio in Santa Rosa.

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Emmy-award winning PBS Documentary will be screened at the Rohnert Park Library on December 17

The Emmy-award-winning PBS documentary, Climate California, will be screened at the Rohnert Park Library on December 17, 2025.

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COMS professor joins SSU panel discussing her experiences as a Fulbright Scholar in Jamaica

Dr. Liz Burch helped celebrate International Education Week at SSU by speaking on a panel of Fulbright grant recipients. In 2006, Burch conducted her research on environmental journalism in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Mya Jones Builds Community and Practices Thoughtful Engagement Through TRIO Internship

For Mya Jones, a communications and media stud

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Gavin Ochoa Explores Law Enforcement Through Police Department Internship

For Communications Major Gavin Ochoa, learning what it takes to serve and protect has meant stepping directly into the world of campus law enforcement.

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Rylan Gains Valuable Experience Through EdSource Internship

For Communications and Media Studies Major Rylan Valdepena, journalism isn’t just another class, it’s a cra

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Ruben Cano Builds Journalism Skills with Disaster Communications Internship

When Ruben Cano stopped by Sonoma State University’s Career Fair last August, he didn’t expect to find his next big opportunity.