Berkeley College Partners with iHeartMedia to Celebrate International Women's Day

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Contact: Kelly Depsee
Senior Director, Communications and External Relations
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KME@BerkeleyCollege.edu
BERKELEY COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH iHEARTMEDIA
TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
 
Student Isabela Baganha Honored with Rising Star Award

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Photo Caption: Berkeley College joined iHeartMedia in elevating and celebrating the voices of women during iHeartMedia’s 2nd Annual International Women’s Day event on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Pictured (L to R) are Linda Mauro, Campus Operating Officer, Berkeley College in New York City; Elizabeth Moreno, Senior Account Executive, Brand Partnerships and Integrated Media, iHeartMedia; Panagiota Babadelis, Director, Marketing, Berkeley College; Isabela Baganha, Berkeley College student and recipient of the iHeartMedia Rising Star Award; and Diane Recinos, President of Berkeley College. 

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Berkeley College joined iHeartMedia in elevating and celebrating the voices of women during iHeartMedia’s 2nd Annual International Women’s Day event on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The event featured panels and performances by media personalities including Jess Hilarious, Danielle Monaro, Angie Martinez, Crystal Rosas, Angela Yee, and the cast of the Broadway musical “WICKED.”

As the Lead Higher Education Partner for the event, Berkeley College presented the iHeartMedia Rising Star Award to Isabela Baganha, an Honors student from São Paulo, Brazil, who is pursuing a degree in Marketing Communications.

Read More: Click here to read Isabela Baganha’s story.

“International Women’s Day honors the achievements and contributions of women from around the world,” said Diane Recinos, President of Berkeley College. “Berkeley College is home to 3,500 students, including more than 290 international students, representing 57 countries. Our students, more than 74 percent of whom are women, graduate as leaders prepared to enter the global workforce.”

Panagiota Babadelis, Director, Marketing, Berkeley College, introduced Baganha before the award was presented.

“Professors describe Isabela as positive and professional, and recognize her strong drive to embrace lifelong learning,” Babadelis said. “Isabela, all of us at Berkeley College are proud of what you have accomplished, and we look forward to the positive impact you will continue to make on the world around you.”

What to Watch: Click here to watch an iHeartMedia segment about International Women’s Day featuring Berkeley College. 

The Berkeley College Marketing Communications degree program introduces students to all areas of marketing through a project-based curriculum developed from input from an advisory board of industry experts. The program emphasizes market and consumer research, strategic positioning, and media planning across traditional, digital, mobile, and social media.

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Photo Caption: (Left) Lissa DeGuzman and Allie Trimm perform songs from the Broadway musical “WICKED.” (Right) Isabela Baganha, Berkeley College student and recipient of the iHeartMedia Rising Star Award, and Cathy Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Venus Media and recipient of the Power of Excellence Award. 

About Berkeley College 

Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials. 

Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 3,500 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for 11 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2023-2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.

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