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Siena/SBU Survey: Over half of men 18-49 have sportsbook accounts

Apr 13, 2026 | Online sports betting is a growing facet of American life, with 27% of Americans and more than half of men ages 18-49 (52%) saying they have an active account with an online sportsbook, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and �鶹ӳ��’s Jandoli School of Communication.

Alan J. Steinberg to visit SBU as Lenna Visiting Professor

Apr 10, 2026 | Alan J. Steinberg, a former senior federal environmental official and public policy expert, will visit �鶹ӳ�� from April 13–24 as the 2026 Lenna Endowed Visiting Professor.

Study examines media language and mental health stigma

Apr 09, 2026 | Dr. Tara Walker, associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, and Conor Amendola, an undergraduate Media Studies student at �鶹ӳ��, published a paper called “‘Somebody Get Me Some Prozac!’: Trivializing Language and the Stigma of Drug Brand Names.”

Podcast, talks spotlight Civil War strategy and legacy

Apr 09, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, a writing professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, appeared on the American History Hit Podcast on March 19.

Post's Vaccaro, ’89, to talk about new Yankees book April 8

Apr 02, 2026 | New York Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro will discuss his new book, “The Bosses of the Bronx,” at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at �鶹ӳ��.

SBU marks 90 years of CommDay

Mar 22, 2026 | More than 170 students and teachers from 14 area high schools attended the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2026 Communications Day at �鶹ӳ�� Friday, March 20.

Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness

Mar 13, 2026 | Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March Madness, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and �鶹ӳ��’s Jandoli School of Communication.

Mackowski honored by Civil War Roundtable

Feb 24, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, was honored Feb. 9 by the Raleigh (N.C.) Civil War Roundtable as this year’s recipient of the T. Harry Gatton Award.

SBU students take part in PolitiFact workshop

Feb 13, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� students are once again working with PolitiFact Chief Correspondent Louis Jacobson and Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee to check facts and write articles for PolitiFact.

Mackowski’s latest book recasts John Adams for America’s 250th

Feb 11, 2026 | John Adams isn’t always remembered as readily as the rest of the Founders, but there would have been no United States of America without him. A new book by Dr. Chris Mackowski invites readers to take a fresh look just in time for America’s 250th birthday.

Harris’s children’s book accepted by independent publisher

Feb 10, 2026 | Heather Lynn Harris’s children’s picture book manuscript, which has the working title “Junkyard Jewel,” has been accepted for publication by By Chance Books, an independent publisher based in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Mackowski explores Piney Branch Church in new article

Feb 10, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, a professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, published a short feature in the fall issue of On the Front Line, a magazine published by the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust.

TAPinto Greater Olean celebrates 10th anniversary

Feb 04, 2026 | TAPinto Greater Olean, an online news site staffed by �鶹ӳ�� students, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this semester.

Video chronicles unique SBU class project tying AI to nutrition

Jan 08, 2026 | Students and faculty from three academic schools at �鶹ӳ�� came together for a unique academic collaboration that blended nutrition science, communication, philosophy and emerging technology.

Wojnarowski elected to National Sports Media Hall of Fame

Jan 05, 2026 | Adrian Wojnarowski, one of the most influential figures in modern sports journalism, has been elected to the National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame.

SBU senior wins AI video contest from Broadcast Education Association

Dec 17, 2025 | �鶹ӳ�� senior Tanner Pasi has won the Broadcast Education Association’s inaugural Gen AI Competition, an innovative challenge that tasked students with creating a 30-second video entirely through artificial intelligence tools — all within just 60 minutes.

SBU’s Jandoli School announces new major in Content Creation

Dec 03, 2025 | �鶹ӳ��’s acclaimed Jandoli School of Communication has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation, a 44-credit major designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving world of digital media.

Lees represent SBU at National Student Journalism Conference

Nov 19, 2025 | Jandoli School of Communication faculty members Anne and Richard Lee took part in the Center for Community News 2025 National Conference: The Impact of Student Reporting from Oct. 2 to 4 at the University of Vermont in Burlington.

First-Gen leader finds her voice— and purpose — at SBU

Nov 07, 2025 | �鶹ӳ��’s Jezerae "Jez" Fayson proves that with support and determination, first-gen students can thrive and lead with heart.

Lee revives push to make ‘Born to Run’ NJ’s song

Nov 03, 2025 | New Jersey is the only state in the nation that has never had a state song. Dr. Rich Lee, a professor at �鶹ӳ��, wants to change that.

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