From the Office of the Dean |
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Happy Monday, and welcome to the new season—and I mean that! After the winter we had, the arrival of Spring is truly welcome! I hope that, between the rain and the NCAA tournaments that you’re feeling the season in earnest…and looking forward to seeing the March Madness coverage provided by our very own Pirates in the Field, who are going to be providing wall-to-wall coverage of the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Final Four—stay tuned!
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There is certainly a lot of energy around campus with events and activities around the University. Last Thursday, for example, our faculty and administrators gathered for CHDCM Celebrates! Our event focused on our College’s commitment to experiential learning in all forms—which also let us celebrate students from across our four departments, all of whom are taking advantage of the amazing opportunities that CHDCM has to offer! Similarly, on Friday, I was proud to be among the members of our College community welcoming our admitted undergraduate students for Pirate Preview—and thanks to all of the faculty and students who took part in these community-wide recruitment efforts to bring in our next great class of CHDCM students!
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These events aside, the warming temperatures also mean that we’re approaching the end of the academic year…and I know that you’re likely focused on registration for Summer classes and the Fall semester, with finals and commencement just around the corner. I look forward to celebrating these annual milestones with you all in the weeks to come—but, even as we peek ahead, we still have successes to celebrate, upcoming events to promote, and lots of other good news to share. So: read on and enjoy! As always, also keep your good news and event notes coming, and I wish you all a great first full week of Spring…
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Dr. Bryan Crable
Founding Dean
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Congratulations to Chris Aurilio, Director of Production/Facilities on being honored with the President's Award for Student Service. This honor is given to employees who were nominated by students for demonstrating remarkable dedication to student success.
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Congratulations to Prof. Michael Buckley on publishing his recent article, Reliability is the Currency of Opportunity in the Age of AI. In the article, Prof. Buckley explores how advancements in AI are lowering barriers to creation, making credibility, trust, and reliability more important than ever in shaping meaningful and lasting opportunities.
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Congratulations to Dr. Jess Rauchberg who spoke with Yahoo News about “Gen Z pout” and how digital technology is shifting beauty standards. In the article, Dr. Rauchberg explains that the technology people use to take and share photos plays a major role. “The way we behave, the way we act, what we do, and even how we position our bodies are going to change based on the different technologies or platforms we have available,” she tells Yahoo News.
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Student Organization Highlight |
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The Society of Professional Journalists
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The Seton Hall University Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) recently announced their 2026 executive board and upcoming events!
SPJ’s e-board includes: President - Sofia Kasbo, Vice President - Dominique Mercadante, Secretary - Jacqueline Litowinsky, Event Coordinator - Keira Bala, and Social Media Managers - Grace Tylee, and Kaelyn Blizard.
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SPJ is the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.
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Founded in 1909, SPJ inspires and educates current and future journalists through professional development, and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press through its advocacy efforts.
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All interested students are welcome to join the Seton Hall Chapter. For more information or to get involved, please contact SPJ adviser, Dr. David Berman, at David.Berman@shu.edu.
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Anthony Graham Jr., graduate student in the Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership, Management and Policy program, has seamlessly blended discipline, ambition, and lifelong learning to carve a path of success in both law enforcement and entrepreneurship.
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Graham's journey, after graduating from Berkeley College in 2014, led him to roles such as a Title 9 and Title 30 Impact Team Investigator for the state of NJ before pursuing additional education. He earned a Master's of Science in Cybersecurity from Maryville University of St. Louis, Missouri, before later becoming a NJ TRANSIT Police Officer, a role he has held for the past three years.
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Graham is also the proud business owner of Media 22 LLC, where he showcases his creative talents as a videographer, photographer, and cinematographer.
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On March 7, he presented at the 2026 LEADS Conference at NJIT. He led a session titled "5 Year Plan," designed to help students explore situations they may encounter in their academic work and transition into the workplace. Graham's advice to college students is both practical and inspiring: "Stay true to yourself. Just know that it will get tough along the way, but it will mean that much more in the end at graduation."
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| Student Alumni Speed Mentoring
WSOU hosted a student and alumni speed mentoring event in the University Center Theatre where WSOU students each spent eight minutes with participating alumni. It was a great networking event and students walked off with LinkedIn and social media contact information to stay connected.
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NEW Manager Board
Huge news around WSOU: we’ve elected our new manager board for next year. The new board will begin May 1st - be sure to tune into WSOU 89.5 to check things out!
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| WSOU Releases New Merch
It may be still be cold outside but WSOU is keeping it hot with the latest merch! Stay warm this spring by supporting and representing the #1 student-run, award winning, heavy metal radio station in the nation. Check it out here!
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Center for Sports Media News |
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Stephen A. Smith to Broadcast Live From Seton Hall
Stephen A. Smith is coming to Seton Hall on Tuesday, March 24. The ESPN/SiriusXM star is going to be live from the University Center Gallagher Studio and will broadcast two shows: First Take and The Stephen A. Smith Show.
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| CHDCM Servant Leader Scholars
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Servant Leader Scholars as recognized by the Office of the President: Freshmen: Amanda Sorrentino, Secondary Special Education – English and Elijah Weintraub, Communication. Juniors: Paul Belasic, Secondary Special Education – History. Seniors: Amanda Grace, Secondary Special Education – English. Graduate: Marissa Todd, Speech and Language Pathology.
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Buccino Leadership Institute Application for Sophomores
The Buccino Leadership Institute is currently accepting applications for rising sophomores to join the Fall 2026 semester. Applications will be accepted through May 1, although we encourage students to apply sooner. To apply for the Buccino Leadership Institute as a Sophomore, please click here.
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Kicking It to 2026: Keeping the Peace Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Organized by the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute at Seton Hall University, On Tuesday, April 1, the Institute will host Kicking It to 2026: Keeping the Peace Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event will focus on policy, crowd psychology, and public safety in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with particular relevance given that the final will take place in New Jersey. It will bring together leading experts in crowd management and safety at major sporting events, as well as executives from FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation. Registration is required, admission is free.
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| Reschedule: Innovation Hub Blessing and Opening Ceremony
The Blessing and Grand Opening of the Innovation Hub, originally scheduled for March 23, will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon. In the meantime, the Innovation Hub remains open and available for the University community to explore, collaborate and create. Stay tuned for an announcement update.
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Trending @SetonHall_CHDCM |
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South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) |
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Admission is always free to Seton Hall Theatre productions on the night of the event. Registration for performances at SOPAC is recommended. The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is located downtown at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079. For more information on SOPAC, visit www.sopacnow.org.
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| Seton Hall Faculty Jazz Ensemble
Celebrate the joy of jazz with the Seton Hall University Faculty Jazz Ensemble, returning to SOPAC for the esteemed Jazz ’n the Hall Concert Series.
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 7pm
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