Youngstown TV journalist speaks to broadcasting class

Posted September 2, 2020Communications and Marketing Department

GREENVILLE, Pa.—Caroline Collins, WFMJ 21 news weekend anchor and weeknight reporter spoke to students in Assistant Professor of Communication Ross Nugent’s COMM 350: TV News Production class on Wednesday.

She made a presentation for the students and answered a variety of questions from the students. She also discussed her experiences and recovery as a victim of COVID-19.

“She was very insightful, It was a great opportunity for me to ask questions and gain knowledge on the industry from someone who is very experienced,” Austin Balaschak ’22 said.

As a broadcast journalist, Collins has covered national and international events and issues. She interviewed, then vice-presidential candidate, Mike Pence, and covered the presidential candidates as they made stops in the tri-state area. 

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