DOodle the NEWS (DtN) can help creators build a professional portfolio of art, journalism, entrepreneurship, or all three. This news/educational startup has helped people recognize the value of being more civic-minded while helping them become more engaged in current events and world news. Follow along these instructions to learn how you can become an effective contributor for …
Taking advantage of Newhouse guest speaker opportunities has provided me some of the most valuable insight I could ask for. Last semester, I was encouraged by Professor Michael Schoonmaker to attend the Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, and Empowerment presentation from the Public Relations Department. The event featured Christopher Cathcart, a well-known branding and public relations expert with …
When I applied for graduate school I had no idea how I was going to pay for it. My parents couldn’t really help out and I definitely couldn’t contribute any money. I had a scholarship but still needed money to cover expenses such as driving, groceries, and rent. Luckily, on the Newhouse application for graduate …
Last semester, I had the pleasure of meeting Kristina Hahn ’98, head of Americas partnerships solutions and innovation at Google. She is the head of Newhouse 44 and one of Syracuse University’s most esteemed alumna, as she left a magnificent impression on students across the board at the Newhouse 44 panel. Hahn double majored in …
As a child, I primarily enjoyed watching cartoons on television. From Spongebob Squarepants to South Park, animated shows have always appealed to me, but I never truly understood what went on behind the scenes. Now with my news media startup DOodle the NEWS (follow us!) hitting the digital media landscape, I’ve seen myself taking a stab at …
Being a Broadcast & Digital Journalism major means that I have many stories to create on hand. I should have about two to three stories that I can go out to shoot almost anytime. Some stories can be timely stories that I can prepare for, while others I should make “evergreen” stories. “Evergreen” stories are pitches …
Part 2: The name “Effectual Entrepreneurship” is fitting, as it truly began to teach me the ins and outs of funding a startup venture. In Ch. 14, ‘The nuts and bolts of venturing: Effectuation in Action’, the authors begin digging into the details worth noting: “Angel investors often provide the seed capital for start-ups. They …
Effectual Entrepreneurship, authored by Stuart Read, Saras Sarasvathy, Nick Dew, Robert Wiltbank, and Anne-Valérie Ohlsson, is an excellent book that demystifies the ambiguous field of entrepreneurship, giving the reader practical advice, examples, and road maps to success. Uncertainty is prevalent in the field of entrepreneurship, and this book effectively advises the audience on how to …
Everyone has an ultimate goal when pursuing a one-year Master’s program at Newhouse, and luckily certain curricula help students achieve those goals. With my capstone and news media start up DOodle the NEWS (DtN) up and running, I’ve had the pleasure of integrating my platform into my course work. Some of my classes this semester …