Director of Strategic Communications, Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications
Steve Sampsell is the Director of Strategic Communications at the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. He focuses on themes related to education, higher education, and the intersections of media and the arts, including journalism, filmmaking, and campus life. Steve's work has been featured in Yahoo News, Mahoning Matters, Yahoo Sports Canada, and several other prominent publications.
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Steve Sampsell's focus on event coverage and press releases, particularly in the local context of State College, Pennsylvania, suggests a strong interest in newsworthy events and stories related to Penn State University, men's hockey, student opportunities, awards and cultural happenings. If you have access to unique angles or exclusive insights about these topics within this geographic area or specific institutions mentioned (such as Penn State), your pitch may be well-received.
Given that Steve covers both sports and culture & society themes with an emphasis on local events at Penn State University, relevant pitches could include feature profiles of individuals involved in these areas or significant community events happening around the university.
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By: Steve Sampsell
A feature story by a Penn State student about a South Carolina town with a reputation as a Little Leage baseball powerhouse was selected as one of five finalists for the inaugural Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sports Writing.
By: Steve Sampsell
Two video projects produced by Penn State students for University partners earned five awards — including a prestigious Gold Telly Award — in an international competition that honors video and television across all screens.
By: Steve Sampsell
“To Kill a Nazi,” a Penn State faculty member's documentary about a French family man’s quest to kill his father’s Gestapo executioner, will make its world premiere June 22 as an official selection at Dances With Films, and will screen at the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
By: Steve Sampsell
Jocelyn Bilker, a rising senior from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, is completing an internship at NBC News’ national bureau in Washington, D.C., supporting “Hallie Jackson NOW.”
By: Steve Sampsell
Several Penn State students have been credentialed to participate in the Capital One All-Star Village experience around Major League Baseball’s 96th All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
By: Steve Sampsell
“To Kill a Nazi,” a Penn State professor’s critically acclaimed documentary about a French family man’s quest to assassinate his father’s Gestapo executioner, will make its international debut July 27 at a 17th-century Croatian fortress overlooking the Adriatic Sea during the Croatian International Film Festival in Šibenik, Croatia.
By: Steve Sampsell
Fourteen different Penn State student productions or individuals earned nominations in seven different categories for the 2026 College Student Production Awards, presented as part of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
By: Steve Sampsell
Productions by Penn State students earned eight nominations in five different categories as part of a nationwide competition coordinated by College Broadcasters Inc.
By: Steve Sampsell
A Penn State alumna with a proven record of increasing responsibility and fundraising success in higher education, who also has a personal relationship with the University’s communications program, has been named director of development and alumni relations for the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications.
By: Steve Sampsell
Award-winning journalist and podcaster Katie Thornton will participate in a question-and-answer session about the changing landscape of journalism, the growth of podcasts and more at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in 121 Sparks Building.
