The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication
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Discover Your Story
There has never been a more exciting time in media and communication. If your passion is storytelling, if your ambition is to make a mark on the world, if you are ready to learn your craft and create your own vision — then we are ready for you at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication.
Hands-On From Day One
The Herbert School offers many avenues to express your creativity and learn real-world skills, beginning from day one. Student-led organizations and productions provide opportunities to create life-long connections, develop professionally, and create a portfolio of work to help launch your career.
From writing sitcoms to creating podcasts, there’s a student media organization or production for everyone.
Teachers, Experts, Mentors
At the Herbert School, you will learn from internationally recognized scholars, published authors, and veteran industry professionals, including Emmy Award-winners and Fulbright Scholars. Faculty bring their extensive academic and industry knowledge to the classroom in such areas as screenwriting, editing, reporting, international public relations, nonprofit advocacy, immersive media, cinematography, photojournalism, social media, crisis and reputation management, and sports media. Professors in the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations, and Department of Radio, Television, Film, are committed to providing Herbert School students with exceptional educational and professional learning experiences.
Pathways to Success
The Herbert School offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs designed to help you prepare for a rewarding career in the fast-paced media and communication industries.
Mastering Media
You will thrive in the Herbert School’s hands-on learning environment with access to top-tier technology.
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The newly-rebuilt WRHU 88.7 FM studios are capable of creating top-tier audio, video and social media content. -
NewsHub is a state-of-the art newsroom and collaborative space. -
Production studios - including Studio A, a three-story, 3,750-foot space - are outfitted with 4K/UHD broadcast cameras. -
The post production facility for film and TV includes a new editing classroom, screening room, color correction suite and foley studio. -
A new multimedia audio studio and control room serves as an on-air classroom that allows students to mix live music and talk shows.
Find Yourself Here
Journey beyond the classroom to Rome, Cuba, Los Angeles, and New York City through the Herbert School’s signature study away programs. Hofstra University also conducts programs in Amsterdam, Germany, Australia, Peru, Greece, Japan, France and a dozen additional international destinations.
Hofstra in LA
Hofstra in Cuba
Hofstra in Rome
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Connections Build Careers
Hofstra University’s strong network of successful alumni provides mentorship, advice and access to exceptional learning experiences. The Herbert School’s Dean’s Advisory Board and Alumni Association Leadership Committee provide current perspectives on industry trends and challenges. Their advice and guidance concerning programs, events, student opportunities, facilities and operations helps ensure that the Herbert School continues to flourish in a rapidly changing media landscape.
Internship Experiences
Alumni Network of Success
Dean’s Advisory Board
Alumni Association Leadership
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