Admitted Student Open House

April 11, 2026

John Smock

You’re in. Now come see what that really means.

Join us on campus for an inside look at life at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY—and meet the people who will shape your experience here.

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Schedule

  • 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  • Lobby and Cafe Area

Coffee + Check-In

Let’s get the day started! Check in, grab coffee and a snack, and prepare to meet current students, faculty, staff, and your future classmates.

  • 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Tour the Studios

Get oriented for the day and step inside our TV and audio studios—where your reporting comes to life.

  • 10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
  • Newsroom

Welcome + Curriculum Overview

Dean Graciela Mochkofsky kicks off the day, followed by Associate Dean Allison Lichter with a look at how our curriculum prepares you to do meaningful, impactful journalism from day one.

Dean Graciela Mochkofsky, Welcome
Associate Dean Allison Lichter, Curriculum Overview

  • 10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
  • Newsroom

AI in the Newsroom

Associate Professor Lam Thuy Vo leads an interactive session on how AI is already shaping how journalists report, produce, and think—and how you’ll use it here.

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Newsroom

Lightning Talks: Get a Preview of Your Program

Faculty will give you an inside look at their programs, highlighting standout courses, what you’ll actually learn, and how each path prepares you for the field. Not sure which path is right for you? This is your chance to explore them all—fast.

  • 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Newsroom

Lunch + Program Conversations

Grab lunch and dive into what interests you most. Sit down with faculty and ask questions, explore programs, and find your fit.

Newsroom:

Cafeteria:

Room 308

  • 1:45 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
  • Newsroom

Paying for Your Degree: Scholarships + Financial Aid

Get clear, practical guidance on how to fund your education, with time for questions.

  • 2:25 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
  • Newsroom

Careers in Journalism: Alumni + Career Services

What happens after you graduate? Hear directly from alumni working in the field and learn how our Career Services team supports you—from internships to your first job and beyond.

  • Cristina Madonado, Career Services
  • Gibran Caroline Boyce (‘25), NBC News
  • Anuz Thapa (‘17), CNBC
  • Brigid Bergin (‘07), WNYC
  • Max Rivera (‘24), Bloomberg News
  • 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wrap-Up

Share your feedback, reflect on the day, and take your next step toward joining Newmark J-School.