Roy H. Park School of Communications

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The Roy H. Park School of Communications is the communications school at Ithaca College, in Ithaca, New York. The school is named after legendary media executive Roy H. Park, who lived in Ithaca and who served on the Board of Trustees at Ithaca College for many years.

The Park School of Communications is considered one of the more prestigious communications schools in the world. Graduates have gone on to positions at ESPN, CNN, NBC News, CBS, ABC, The New York Times, NPR and more. The school offers majors in television-radio, journalism, marketing, communication management, film, photography, visual arts, cinema and photography.

Dianne Lynch is the current dean of the Park School of Communications.

[edit] Park Scholar Award

The Park Scholar Award is a four-year, full-ride scholarship to Ithaca College given each year to up to 20 students majoring in a field of study in the Roy H. Park School of Communications. The award, provided by the Roy H. Park Foundation, recognizes students who excel in academics, activities, and community service, and maintain a strong interest in communications. The program, currently directed by Matthew Fee, allows each student approximately $40,000 a year in tuition, room and board, and living expenses. Additionally, they are given a one-time gift of $2,500 for a laptop purchase. The Park Scholar recipients are then expected to maintain a 3.5 GPA, participate in Park Scholar activities, be active in community service, and maintain a good judicial standing.

Currently, there are 70 active Park Scholars attending Ithaca College. The program is currently in its tenth year.

[edit] Notable Ithaca College alumni

Main article: List of Ithaca College People

• Bob Iger, President and CEO, Walt Disney Company
• Bob Kur, NBC News Television journalist
• Jessica Savitch, first female network anchor
• Robin Young, Host, National Public Radio, Here and Now
• Karl Ravech, ESPN sportscaster
• Mark Romanek, director of One Hour Photo and music videos
• David Boreanaz, actor, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Bones
• David Guy Levy, film producer, Lying, August
• Brian Herzlinger, film producer, My Date with Drew, special correspondent on The Tonight Show
• Daniel Heffner, film producer, White Fang, Three Men and a Baby, Saw 1-4
• Benjamin Kasulke, cinematographer, Brand Upon the Brain!

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Contrary to popular belief, *Rod Serling, Creator and host of The Twilight Zone did not attend Ithaca College, but taught there for many years.