When Jacqueline Litowinsky came to Seton Hall University, she had one thing on her mind – finding a university that would support her passion for public relations and sports media while helping her discover her path forward. Seton Hall’s close-knit community, individualized attention and experiential learning opportunities made it the right fit.

"Feeling the support from the dean's office is something unique that I don't think I would've experienced anywhere else," she explained. "I knew I'd get more dedication from the faculty and administration here in the projects I was doing."

Jacqueline credits the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media’s Dean’s Office for playing an instrumental role in her success. "[Dean Crable] made it a point to get to know all of the students and I'd see him on campus all the time, I'd see him at events; I think he could see that I wanted to be really present in many different ways."

During Jacqueline's time at Seton Hall, she embraced every opportunity to put her classroom learning and passion into practice. As a student leader in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and a contributor to The Setonian, Seton Hall’s student newspaper, she immersed herself in campus life while pursuing hands-on experiences through the University’s Center for Sports Media. These opportunities helped open doors to internships with leading media organizations, including ESPN and NBC Sports.

She also gained valuable experience through an on-campus internship with University Relations, where she drafted website press releases, edited Inside the Hall newsletters, and learned how to communicate the University’s story. The experience provided a strong foundation in public relations and helped prepare her for the demands of the industry.

All of Jacqueline's hard work and dedication demonstrated that she really had what it took to work in sports. After she secured a competitive internship with ESPN, retired ESPN sportscaster and Seton Hall alumnus Bob Ley personally called to congratulate her. She was also among a select group of Seton Hall students chosen to work with NBC Sports in Connecticut, covering the Winter Olympics. In addition, she covered major sporting events as credentialed media, including the NCAA Women’s Final Four in Phoenix, Arizona. "Being trusted with those experiences for these world-class organizations really showed me that I have what it takes to be in this industry and be in [the same room] with these amazing industry titans."

Today, Jacqueline works as a Digital Rotational Associate at CNBC, bringing the skills, experience, and confidence she developed at Seton Hall into her career. Reflecting on her journey, she remains grateful for the community that helped her recognize her potential and find her purpose. "I love Seton Hall because everything and everyone here built me up," she says. "I came here feeling a little bit aimless, not knowing how I was going to make an impact but the community at this university showed me that I had a purpose and I was going to find my passion and that's what I did."

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