The Journalism major at Keene State College is the only stand-alone, four year journalism degree program in the USNH system and one of the few such programs in New England. The major prepares students for careers in the field by enabling them to build print, broadcast, and digital media skills in an applied setting.
Program Overview
Journalism, Multimedia, and Public Relations students at KSC have the opportunity to work for the school newspaper, The Equinox, and the weekly 30-minute television newscast, KSC-TV News, as well as WKNH Radio. Internships with professioinal media organizations and businesses are also an important part of the program. The Journalism program is housed in the Media Arts Center where students use the Journalism computer lab, the television broadcast studio and audio and video editing labs. More about Program Overview
Students and Alumni
"I can honestly say that as a student studying journalism I will leave this school with more experience in my field of choice than most students. The program has exceeded my expectations entirely; the hands-on, absolutely real life work and situations I’m in everyday with this program is preparing me for the job market." –Julie Conlon
News can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone. Reporting that news accurately and objectively requires a multitude of finely honed talents, including sharp writing and communication skills. It also requires knowledge of the technology and tools that deliver the news to the public. The Keene State College state-of-the-art production studio and student-run newspaper, "The Equinox," provide our Journalism students with opportunities to report on real life news and current events on campus and out in the community.
Here’s a look at how current students and alumni are making use of the tools and skills honed in Keene State’s Journalism department.
Department Faculty
In the field of Journalism, passing along accurate and timely information is a tremendous responsibility. Keene State College Journalism, Multimedia, Public Relations professors take that responsibility very seriously as they teach our students the importance of fair, accurate, and balanced Journalism, Multimedia, and Public Relations practices. More about Department Faculty
News
We’re Coming to Keene State – from Nepal!
Equinox among Finalists for American Collegiate Press’s Pacemaker Award
Eric Kane ’11 Brings His Film / Communication Skills to Boston's WHDH 7
We’re Coming to Keene State – from Nepal!
July 20, 2017 –
Among the many extraordinary first-year students coming to Keene State this fall will be two young women from Nepal. Puja Thapa and Benajil Rai have received scholarships, thanks to the partnership between Keene State and the Nepal-based Little Sisters Fund . The Little Sisters Fund has been working since 1998…
Equinox among Finalists for American Collegiate Press’s Pacemaker Award
June 13, 2017 –
Keene State’s student newspaper, The Equinox, has been selected as one of 25 finalists from among 105 entries for the Associated Collegiate Press’ (ACP) prestigious Pacemaker award. The ACP looks at online, newspaper, yearbook and magazine publications and judges them according to coverage and content, quality of writing and reporting…
Eric Kane ’11 Brings His Film / Communication Skills to Boston's WHDH 7
January 5, 2017 –
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be returning home to New England and working for the station that I grew up watching,” said Eric Kane ’11, who joined Boston’s WHDH 7 news team as a reporter in November. Shortly after graduation, the Bedford, N.H., native took a job as a reporter, anchor…
The Equinox Recognized at National College Media Convention
November 1, 2016 – Students Earned Awards for Website and Photography
Keene State College student newspaper, The Equinox , was recognized among 1,300 members of the national college media in Washington, D.C. during the 2016 National College Media Convention in October. The Equinox took third place for Best of Show in the small school…
New Names for Journalism and Modern Languages Departments
August 25, 2016 –
Students returning to their studies in the Journalism and Modern Language departments this spring will find that the departments are now going by new names.
What was Journalism is now Journalism, Multimedia, Public Relations, and the former Modern Languages is now Modern Languages and Cultures. Both name changes reflect the…
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