GREENVILLE, Pa. (Titan Athletics)– The Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) announced today that Dr. David Barner, professor of broadcast communications and chair of the School of Communication at Westminster College, will be honored as this year’s recipient of the Dow Carnahan Media Award. The award is presented annually to a distinguished member of the media or […]
CONGRATULATIONS and a big shoutout out to Westminster College broadcast alum Todd Hervey (1994) on winning an Emmy award for his work as producer, director, and director of photography on the documentary, “Blackbird: Legacy of Innovation!” One more reason we are #WCProud! “Blackbird: Legacy of Innovation” is a historical documentary traces the development of the […]
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Congrats to Joe Ligo (2016) who has shifted from the fast lane of Public TV’s ‘Motor Week‘ to an ambitious challenge at ‘Maryland Farm & Harvest.’ Ligo is the showrunner and series producer for the Emmy Award-winning program. And the new position connects him to his hometown roots in western Pennsylvania. […]
Congrats to 2019 grad Molly Somora for completing her undergraduate degree in Broadcast and Digital Communications and her big move to Erie News Now. Somora joined the duopoly of WICU and WSEE (NBC & CBS affiliates) in northwestern Pennsylvania in January 2019. Somora also has a minor in social media. During her time at Westminster, […]
Connor Hamilton moves to KDKA Pittsburgh– Shoutout to Connor Hamilton as she makes the move back to her hometown of Pittsburgh for a new challenge in TV news. Connor was part of the WCN and Titan Radio family and a 2017 Westminster College grad. Hamilton switches channels from Nexstar Media Group station WBOY-TV (NBC/ABC) in […]
What’s behind powerful production? Recent Westminster College grad Brad Kolesar and colleague Tyler Craig showcased the world leader in outsourced technical production, NEP Group, Inc. to our students this semester! NEP has the tech, networks, and expertise for all aspects for broadcast and live events. They make media solutions for everyone from live Grammy broadcasts […]
NEW WILMINGTON, PA (WC)– Westminster College President Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson announced today that two-time Emmy Award-winning producer Tim Kaiser will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree at the college’s 165th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11. Kaiser’s work on the long-running popular NBC sitcoms “Seinfeld” and “Will & Grace” earned him two Emmys, […]
NEW WILMINGTON, PA — School of Communication faculty Dr. Keith Corso ’84 and Bradley Weaver attended the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Convention at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas in early April. Both faculty members appeared on stages presenting to peers, graduates and undergraduates, as well as industry professionals. Corso, assistant professor of communication services, served […]
“Go get your dream and do what you want. Take all the time here at Westminster that you can to get your experience. And I believe the doors will open for you.” — ‘KEEP THE FAITH’ Co-host Keith Stevens. Hanna Erdmann’s discovered the story of Steven’s journey into faith-based broadcasting during an interview at the […]
Titan Radio, 88.9 WWNW, is a commercial-free radio station owned by Westminster College and professionally operated by the students in the college’s Broadcasting and Media Production department that broadcasts 24/7. Serving all of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania and parts of neighboring Mercer County, the station broadcasts adult hit music, area High School and Westminster College sports, […]
HOUSTON– A Westminster College student-produced podcast/radio report has received recognition from the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) as part of the BEA On-Location 2018 Super-Regional Conference held at the University of Houston. “The Theatre Westminster Tin Man Who Needed a Heart” by Ali Srour earned a Student News Award of Excellence in the news competition category. […]
BRISTOL, Conn.– Congrats to Denny Wolfe and his crew at ESPN features as they’re honored with the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award from The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTNDA). Wolfe is the Senior Managing Producer of the network’s Features Unit. He and his team will receive the Edward R. Murrow Award in October for […]
Proud of alumnus Sebastian Salazar (2005) making his debut as an anchor on SportsCenter (SC) on ESPN2 in March. #wcproud #MotherFair #WeWCpa He gave us a shoutout on social media after I posted a clip on Instagram while watching him on SC. sebisalazarThanks @bradleyweaver! Not just for the shout but for all you did […]
Washington, D.C.– The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) has announced the winnters of its 2018 Festiva of Media Arts awards. Westminster students Stephen Wells (’18), Katie Nicholson (’18), and 2017 grad Doltyn Snedden received the 1st Place Award for Music Video. Music Video Category 1st Place: Katie Nicholson, Doltyn Snedden & Stephen Wells, Westminster College; Machine […]
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.– Senior managing producer at ESPN Features Group and Westminster graduate Denny M. Wolfe returned to campus this spring as the 2018 guest speaker at the Student Alumni Association (SAA) annual leadership dinner. Every year, SAA invites student leaders on campus to a dinner with remarks given by an influential alumni. With over 20 years […]
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.– Atit Amin wants to make feature films and he embraces the hard work it takes to pursue his passion. He understands experience matters and the best experience is constantly practicing and constantly working on his craft. He’s designed his own major at Westminster blending the best practices and experiences from the Broadcasting […]
NEW CASTLE, Pa.– One Western Pennsylvania ghost story makes the claim that a local witch from the 19th century haunts local communities near New Castle. Join producer/director Troy Jackson (Film Studies & Media Production ’18) as he tracks down the facts behind the fiction as he digs into the real history of Mary Black. Jackson […]
Reporter Emily Secrist sits down with the Vice President of Remote Operations at ESPN Bob Braunlich. He gives insight to his job and his time served as a Westminster College student. ESPN Event Operations Vice President Bob Braunlich is an expert in managing live television coverage for everything from college football to the Olympics. He’s […]
Titan Radio, WWNW 88.9 FM, is a commercial-free radio station owned by Westminster College and professionally operated by the students in the college’s Broadcasting and Media Production department that broadcasts 24/7. You can listen to Titan Radio over the air and streaming online– and now you can use the official Titan Radio App on your […]
PITTSBURGH– Broadcast communications faculty Brad Weaver was awarded “Best in Show” in the faculty division of the Creative Works Competition at the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) On-Location 2017 Super-Regional Conference at Point Park University in Pittsburgh. BEA “is a premiere international academic media organization [that drives] insights, excellence in media production, and career advancement for […]
A Westminster College student and two faculty members received awards at the annual Bartramian Audubon Society Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 8, at the Jennings Environmental Education Center in Slippery Rock, PA. Dr. Kerri Duerr, assistant professor of biology, and Mr. Brad Weaver, broadcast communication faculty, received awards for Mr. Jeffry Hall, president of the Bartramian […]
PITTSBURGH– In the world of football, the National Football League (NFL) reaching the is the pinnacle of many peoples dreams whether it is on the field or just working for a team. When talking about jobs in the front offices of NFL teams only 32 people can say they have that job in the world, […]
PITTSBURGH– When it comes to movies everyone instantly thinks of Hollywood. Many people do not know there is a slice of Hollywood in Western Pennsylvania. 31st Street Studios in Pittsburgh’s Strip District is a large studio that is capable of hosting the production of films, TV, and concerts. Alyssa Hanna, a Westminster Graduate of 2012, […]
RIO DE JANEIRO— WPXI-TV video journalist & WC grad Tony Ruffolo took viewers and social media followers up close and behind the scenes at the Rio Games. The Channel 11 News videographer was embedded at the Olympics as the NBC affiliate in Pittsburgh covers the events in Brazil with live broadcasts, stories and social media […]
Bradley Weaver, lecturer of broadcast and media production at Westminster College, rallied journalism professors and reporters to review and demonstrate storytelling with smartphone apps as part of a peer-reviewed panel at the 2016 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Convention at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Weaver organized, moderated and presented […]
Spearheaded by a broadcasting and media production course, a group of Westminster College students researched, planned and pitched documentaries and produced preview trailers. Upon production, a panel of judges voted and approved each of them to move forward with production into next semester. Five students will take their proposed documentary and expand their story to […]
Westminster launches a new Digital Journalism major and minor to compliment the Broadcasting and Media Production program…
Getting right in the middle of the action and getting your hands “dirty” has been the Westminster way for our Broadcast and Media Production students for as long as I can remember. That was no different when a group of our students took to the “air” to broadcast the Westminster College Mock Convention this past […]
B BY ZAC HYNUS (Class of 2018), Guest Blogger When I took the position of the radio play-by-play announcer for the Westminster College football team, I didn’t really know what to expect. It was like a dream come true for me. I always wanted to be a sports announcer, but this was all new to […]
Do you remember when you were looking around at colleges and you heard that WC was a “liberal arts” college. Did that mean anything to you? It did not weigh much on my decision to attend Westminster College. In fact, I did not quite understand what that a “liberal arts” education entailed. I was focused […]
Alyssa Hanna is the production manager for 31st Street Studios in Pittsburgh. The entertainment and culture website Thrillist names Hanna one of the individuals with THE COOLEST JOBS IN PITTSBURGH. “I’ve wanted to work in the entertainment business ever since I was a little kid. Fortunately, I had an incredible mentor who introduced me to […]
Here’s an example of one of our Videolicious reports from our birding experiences from student Emily Valentine. This semester I will begin a journey into birding with the help of Westminster College biology professor Kerri Duerr, Ph.D. We’ve teamed up for a cluster course project called ‘Tweetspeak: Birding and Bird Blogging.’ Dr. Duerr teaches Biology […]
Check out one of the student generated creations from a simple stock footage project for beginning single camera video students at Westminster College. Students practiced field camera operations; managed natural lighting; worked on framing techniques; and tested a slider bar during some lab experiences last fall. We moved the hands-on effort from the field back […]
At some point in college, everyone has been in a conversation where somebody knowingly wags a finger and says, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” If this is true, why even go to school at all? By this logic, the only way to get a job is to be somebody’s relative or […]
Westminster College students in the Single Camera Production, along with broadcasting practicum students Doltyn Snedden and Bryan Greig, participated in the Pittsburgh 48 Hour Horror Film Project this semester. Students described the project as ‘fun and exhausting.’ “It was freaking awesome,” sophomore Justin Wilson said. “We want to do it again,” said Titan Terror Studio’s […]
This shout-out goes to Sebastian Salazar-Driver (Class of ’04), my friend, my broadcasting peer and my former student. I cannot express how proud I am of this talented young man. He’s a major success story from Westminster College now anchoring and reporting for Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic. You’ll find this D.C. area native on the air […]
Westminster College students in the broadcast communications 251 class, along with Doltyn Snedden and Bryan Greig, will participate in the Pittsburgh 48-Hour Horror Film Project this weekend. Teams have 48 hours to craft, shoot and edit a short film, beginning on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in Pittsburgh, where they receive details about elements […]
When a few hundred alumni, students and guest professionals gather at Westminster College on one Saturday each semester, it goes deeper than shaking hands and rubbing elbows. At a recent Professional Networking Symposium (PNS), Broadcasting and Media Production students connected with these great graduates: Joe Ligo (’14) from PBS’ MOTORWEEK; Kathryn Larson Baschnagel (’07) […]
My name is Adam Plyler and I am a producer with WKPT-TV (ABC) in the (Tennesse Tri-Cities Market), Kingsport, TN. I graduated from Westminster in 2011 and majored in Broadcast Communications. Producing the news is a very exciting career choice, especially if you don’t want to be in-front of the camera. Currently I produce the […]
Hello all! My name is Erin Wall and I am a 2010 graduate of Westminster College, holding a B.A. in Broadcast Communications. Now for a quick look behind my life in the corporate world, so let’s get serious for a moment – I’m 27, I not directly working in the traditional broadcast industry, and I […]
Joe Ligo (’14) loves cars. I would describe him as a gearhead with a great appreciation and understanding for the history, culture, technical specifications and tradition of American automobiles. His love for all things automotive has now taken this skilled television producer to a new destination. It’s with great excitement and pride that I share […]
Congratulations go out to 2013 Westminster College graduate and WCN/Titan Radio alumnus Liam Halferty. Liam is the new Director of Athletics Communications and Multimedia Services at Centre College in Kentucky. Liam’s active role in sports broadcasting, TV and radio announcing, reporting and producing at Westminster Cable and Titan Radio fueled his passion for sports. […]
I want my students to feel the deadline pressure. The news business has constant deadlines and your ability to meet and beat those deadlines is a skill that will serve you professionally regardless of where life takes you. Employers want staffers who they can trust with deadlines. They depend on people who can manage them […]
Congratulations to the students in the Broadcast Journalism II (BC 312) course and the Concept of Statistics (MA 135) class for teaming up for a unique campus project. Students in my journalism course worked with Dr. Carolyn Cuff’s statistics students to look at the battery recycling effort at Westminster College. Statistics students collected, counted, weighed, […]
This guest blog reflects on the April 2015 WPXI Newsroom Experience Amanda Sloan and several other Westminster students participated in for the Broadcast Journalism II course. It was a daylong adventure with unfettered access to the broadcast & digital news operations at Channel 11 (NBC) in Pittsburgh. My WPXI adventure during the spring semester opened […]
I graduated from Westminster’s Broadcast and Digital Communications program in 2012. Currently, I am a producer and entertainment reporter for WTOV in Steubenville, OH. I’ll share a little about what I do. As far as producing goes, I am in charge of the 5:00pm hour-long newscast. In the morning we have a big meeting with […]
Our daylong experience with the Broadcast Journalism II class at WPXI changed the way I view the broadcasting world. It helped me re-think what I can do. I had never considered that I would be interested in anything but behind the scenes work. I have a passion for producing and love the control and technique […]
It’s been 2 years now since I walked through the deceivingly heavy doors of the National Geographic Channel to begin a journey with one of the world’s biggest television networks. Getting from Point A (The Senior Terrace at Westminster) to Point B (My little desk nook in the heart of Washington DC) was quite the […]
Our Broadcast Journalism class experienced a daylong adventure at WPXI in Pittsburgh this semester. It offered a reality check into a newsroom where broadcast and digital news are about to flip. I was feeling both nervous and anxious in the days leading up to our journey to Channel 11. I was nervous because I really […]
In March, I traveled to WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh with my peers from my Broadcast Journalism II class at Westminster. There we found news director Mike Oliveira offering us an extremely generous experience. We started the day by sitting in with their 9 o’clock news meeting and met their broadcast team. We met producers, directors, anchors, […]
I was very disappointed that I had to miss the Westminster College Professional Networking Symposium. I had family matters to attend to back home. Getting to meet Westminster alumni that have recently been where I am today killed me in a way where I could not ask questions, or just get a new contact in […]
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