The Innovation Hub Production Studio recently served as the setting for a milestone in student media, with the recording
of SHU-TV’s Campus Nightly. The production marked the first student-led show filmed in the space, made possible
through collaboration with the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC). 

More than a standard taping, the broadcast reflected a coordinated, cross-campus effort
that showcased the University’s talented students. One team operated from the Innovation
Hub’s Production Studio, filming an interview with Christopher Petruzzi, director
of design and digital media, while another worked simultaneously from the University
Center studio to capture additional content.

“Working with such high-tech equipment and gaining hands-on experience was absolutely
amazing,” said Isabella Barbarino, a journalism major and SHU-TV Campus Nightly correspondent
who conducted the interview. “Access to the Innovation Hub and its amenities is one
of the greatest opportunities Seton Hall has given me. It supports my future in broadcast
journalism and encourages students to think creatively and explore new technologies.”

Barbarino’s experience reflects a broader impact for students working in the space.
SHU-TV Student Director Cooper Roche also emphasized the significance of the opportunity
and the capabilities of the new studio.

“It was truly an honor to be the first student group to have a production in the new
studio,” Roche said. “As the director for this episode, I’m very happy with how it
came out. The space allowed us to expand our horizons and push the show further than
it ever has been. I’m very thankful to the TLTC, as well as my fantastic crew, for
making this a reality.” 

For students, access to the Innovation Hub represents more than upgraded equipment. It reflects a shift toward immersive, experiential
learning at Seton Hall, with spaces designed to support hands-on work across disciplines.
The collaboration between SHU-TV and the TLTC is one example of this in action, providing
students with professional-grade tools along with the guidance and technical support
needed to navigate the studio environment.

Barbarino emphasized the impact of the environment on the team’s work. “What stood
out to me the most was the professionalism we cultivated as a team,” she said. “We
were given the responsibility to operate in a space that felt like a professional
studio, and that pushed us to rise to that level.”

Roche also pointed to the TLTC’s support and partnership as key to the student experience
and success of the production. “What stood out to me the most was the collaboration
between the Innovation Hub and SHU-TV,” Roche said. “We had fantastic support from
the TLTC, and that collaboration was incredibly important.”

Beyond the technical execution, the production underscored the value of experiential
learning at Seton Hall. Students from a range of academic backgrounds, including communication,
media and education, worked together in a fast-paced environment, taking on professional
roles that required creativity, collaboration and adaptability. This reflects the
University’s commitment to preparing students for real-world success. The Innovation
Hub is more than a facility. It is a platform for interdisciplinary engagement, creative
exploration and skill development, giving students the opportunity to apply what they
learn in meaningful, hands-on ways right on campus.

Learn more about the Innovation Hub and explore its spaces and opportunities. 

To discover SHU-TV, including how to watch the latest episodes of Campus Nightly,
visit SHU-TV, or watch directly on YouTube.

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