Department of Mass Communication at Towson University

10/01/2026

Ready to jump-start your career in media?

The IRTS Future Media Leaders Career Workshop is officially open for applications! 💻

The IRTS Foundation is known for being a support system for students and recent grads looking to break into the industry. This is your chance to interface directly with top media companies, gain insider insights, and connect with recruiters! 💼✨

🗓 When: Thursday, Nov. 5 & Friday, Nov. 6 (Attendance required both days)
📍 Where: Manhattan, NYC (Specific address shared upon acceptance)
💰 Cost: FREE to attend! (Continental breakfast and lunch are provided; travel/housing expenses are your own)

👥 Who is eligible?
- Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students, and recent grads (within the past year)
- Strong academic records and extra-curricular experience
- All relevant majors interested in media: Business, Advertising, Communications, Marketing, Computer Science, Data, Liberal Arts, and more!

🚨 Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, October 13th 🚨
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and seats are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute!

🔗 How to apply: Click this link to secure your spot today!
https://webportalapp.com/appform/login/2026_irts_workshop

09/29/2026

What’s your “why”? 💭 Our MCOM students are sharing the exact moments they knew their major and track were the right fit. Drop your major and track in the comments below! 👇

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09/28/2026

Meet Dani, a Mass Communication major with dual tracks in Advertising and Public Relations 💻.

At TU, Dani juggles being a part of two organizations, having an executive position in her sorority, two jobs, a competitive class schedule and being president for the Advertising Federation TU, all while being a full time student!

She has had two internships, one with Gold Athletics as the digital marketing intern and the other at Tsao Baltimore Watch Company as the marketing and operations intern.

Dani says she became interested in mass communication after taking MCOM 101. She immediately knew she wanted to pursue the major for its creativity.

In her free time, she enjoys graphic design, video editing, thrifting, going on walks, spending time with her friends and family, and fostering cats through Maryland SPCA 🐈‍⬛.

Dani’s advice for students is to go for every opportunity,
“Do as much networking as you can and take any opportunity that is presented to you,” she says. “Say yes to things and go outside your comfort zone!”

Way to go, Dani! 🐯

09/25/2026

Congratulations to our Department Chair, Dr. Spaulding, for winning Research Paper of the Year at the International Association of Literary Journalism Studies annual meeting in Nancy, France! Her paper is called “Reporters of the Natural World: The Baltimore Sun’s Burroughs Medal Winners”.

“I hope people come away with an understanding that, although it has taken different forms over time, journalism has long been interested in the environment and the natural world. We tend to think of the environmental movement as relatively contemporary, but it has much deeper roots.”

Dr. Spaulding says that it was very special to be recognized by her colleagues, especially because there was a lot of very interesting research presented at the meeting.

Well done, Dr. Spaulding! Go Tigers!🐯

09/24/2026

Taxes don’t have to be taxing! 💰 Join the Towson U Career Center on September 30, 3-4 p.m. in CA 2005 for Tax Survival Camp for Creatives!

Learn how to manage your taxes in whatever creative career you are building! Register on Handshake or use the QR code. See you there, Tigers! 🐯

09/23/2026

Clubs, connections, and plenty of ways to get involved. It was great to see our MCOM Students at our Fall Involvement Fair! ⭐️

A big thank you to all the tabling clubs, organizations, and TU offices!

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09/22/2026

09/21/2026

Meet Ben Rosenbaum!

Ben is a Mass Communication graduate who turned his student passion into a leadership career right here at Towson University. While attending TU, Ben focused his studies on the journalism track, where a pivotal meeting with Professor Jenny Atwater connected him to an internship with the Towson Sports Network. That single opportunity set his entire career in motion. In a remarkable full-circle moment, Ben now serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Digital Media for Towson University Athletics, running the very department where his journey began.

His favorite part of the role is mentoring current students in a real-world setting and providing them with hands-on experience. He also loves calling live play-by-play for games and finding creative ways to tell the stories of Tiger student athletes.

For current MCOM students, Ben advises stepping out of your comfort zone: “Be open to potential skills or fields you never considered. I have had so many student-interns over the years who were sure they wanted to do one thing and then fell in love with doing something else. Experience as much as you can.”

Starting this Fall 2026, Ben began his Adjunct Faculty Era in the Mass Communication Department as he teaches a section of MCOM 402- Sports Journalism.

09/21/2026

Meet Ben Rosenbaum!

Ben is a Mass Communication graduate who turned his student passion into a leadership career right here at Towson University. While attending TU, Ben focused his studies on the journalism track, where a pivotal meeting with Professor Jenny Atwater connected him to an internship with the Towson Sports Network. That single opportunity set his entire career in motion. In a remarkable full-circle moment, Ben now serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Digital Media for Towson University Athletics, running the very department where his journey began.

His favorite part of the role is mentoring current students in a real-world setting and providing them with hands-on experience. He also loves calling live play-by-play for games and finding creative ways to tell the stories of Tiger student athletes.

For current MCOM students, Ben advises stepping out of your comfort zone: “Be open to potential skills or fields you never considered. I have had so many student-interns over the years who were sure they wanted to do one thing and then fell in love with doing something else. Experience as much as you can.”

Starting this Fall 2026, Ben began his Adjunct Faculty Era in the Mass Communication Department as he teaches a section of MCOM 402- Sports Journalism.

09/19/2026

Towson University hosted the first Open House of the season today and Towson University College Of Fine Arts & Communication was in full force! Let’s go FUTURE tigers! 🐯
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