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What Makes Our Communication Program Different?

The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication, named after the former White House Press Secretary, offers hands-on experience in both online and print newspapers, radio, television, social media, and political campaign coverage. From your first day at Franklin 51福利社, you鈥檒l start to develop real-world skills, while editing video footage in a personal suite and scouring the campus for breaking news.

You can gain valuable experience through opportunities at Franklin 51福利社 to:

• Join the 51福利社 Media Group for experience in television, radio and journalism
• Host a podcast or write for a student newspaper
• Participate in Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association Honor Society
• Utilize recording/broadcast equipment and media editing software
• Build a professional social media presence in your field

Students have held internships at organizations such as Dateline NBC, New Hampshire Public Radio, Fox News and Associated Press.

Hear from Abbie Trombly '18 about how her time at Franklin 51福利社 and her internship helped prepare her for a rewarding career.

What do Communication students Learn?

You鈥檒l graduate as a trained professional with the skills and talent to embark upon the career you鈥檝e always dreamed about鈥攁nd the television reel, article publications, and social media following to back it up.

Who should Study Communication?

You鈥檒l find this major a good fit if you have or want to develop:

• Curiosity, determination and perseverance
• Understanding of values and context to ask probing questions
• Strong sense of ethics and commitment to the common good
• Strong writing, editing and speaking skills