News and Events

New York Emmy Goes to Journalism Alumna

Newsday.com journalist Rachel Weiss ’16 honored for her work focusing on Japanese-American internment camps.
Briggette Sayegh ’11 Interviews a Familiar Face

We’re so proud of Briggette Sayegh ’11( journalism). Now a Time Warner Cable News journalist, Sayegh interviewed comedian Jon Stewart about his support of wounded veterans at West Point.
Three Students Honored for Excellence by SUNY

Congratulations to seniors Dolan Wells Gallagher, Hayley Restivo, and Joy Marie Thompson for earning the 2018 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.
Journalism Professor Pays it Forward

Andrew Salomon has endowed a fund for aspiring journalists.
Fan of the Purchase Beat, Regina Spektor ’01

Feel It. Follow It.
Daniel Newman ’14 Snaps Winning Photo

The photograph brings awareness to the dangers of concussions.
Journalism Student on Assignment with Roger Daltrey

Journalism major Chris Sommerfeldt ’16 photographed interviewing the rock legend.
Feel It. Follow It. The Beat Lures Christina Butan ’17

She stumbled upon the The Beat online during her college search—it was one of the main reasons she decided to attend Purchase.

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