The William Paterson University chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists
For more than 100 years, the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in journalism and perpetuating a free press.
2022-2023 Executive Board
President: Angelica Amegashie
Vice President: Rochelle Estrada
Secretary: Andrew Herbst
Treasurer: Brianna Rodriguez
02/25/2025
Wednesday, February 26, at 11 a.m. in Hamilton Hall
Steven Baker, a 2004 William Paterson alumnus who is a former executive producer for the ABC News show “Nightline” and the vice president of development for Candle Media, will speak in Dr. Hirshon’s COMM 2500 class.
Come on in to learn some insights about the journalism industry!
02/23/2025
Monday, February 24, at 2 p.m. in Grant Hall 222:
Three members of the Beacon advisory board, a group of journalists that is offering guidance to students who report for the Beacon, will speak in Dr. Hirshon’s HON 3990 class. The board members are Isaac Avilucea of Axios, Daysi Calavia-Robertson of NJ Advance Media, and Max Schreiber of Newsday.
Come on down to gain some insights on the journalism industry!!
12/25/2024
From our family to yours, Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 from WPSPJ!
12/14/2024
Some insights into WPSPJ’s trip to the Devils game 👺!
11/13/2024
Meet Will Gifford, WPSPJ’s Treasurer for the Fall 2024 semester and the 2025 spring semester 💰
11/10/2024
Mark Simon, a sports researcher who spent 15 years at ESPN as a research and digital publishing specialist is visiting Dr.Hirshons Sports Writing Class via Zoom. Join us to grasp a better understanding of the sports researching industry! DM us for the zoom link!
11/04/2024
Watch StudentNewsLive.com at 1:30 p.m. Eastern tomorrow to see WPSPJ members Alexander Felix and Julia Menn report live from the White House under the direction of our adviser !
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11/02/2024
NEWS: I’m taking two William Paterson students to report live from the White House on Election Day! Catch us on StudentNewsLive.com doing standups between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Eastern!
2 Student Journalists From NJ University Will Report From White House On Election Day William Paterson U is one of the driving forces behind Student News Live, a 24-hour broadcast of election coverage from student journalists.
10/28/2024
Thanks to George King, a longtime Yankees beat reporter for the New York Post, for speaking to Dr. Hirshon’s Sports Writing class today!
10/27/2024
Want to work in sports journalism? Meet former New York Post beat writer George King on campus next Monday!
10/12/2024
Meet Max Schreiber; a multiplatform producer for Newsday in Long Island! Previously working for the Golf Channel—he will visit Dr. Hirshon’s class in Hamilton Hall room 143 this Monday, 10/14 at 11:15 AM! 🎬
10/07/2024
Here’s the next member spotlight for the Fall 2024 semester. Introducing Matt Goldman, WPSPJ’s new Co-Publicity Chair. 🎬