Bruce Strong

Bruce Strong is a renowned multimedia storyteller, educator, and award-winning photojournalist. Here are some key points about his career and achievements:

Education and Background

• Bruce Strong holds a Bachelor of Science in Photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology (1985-1990) and a Master's degree in Visual Communications/Photography from Ohio University (2002-2003). He also completed fellowships, including the Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship at the University of Michigan and the Knight Fellowship at Ohio University.3

Professional Experience

• Strong worked as a staff photographer at The Orange County Register in Southern California for 11 years (1991-2002) and has freelanced for various international publications and non-profit organizations. His work has been published in prestigious magazines such as TIME and National Geographic.13

Teaching and Academic Roles

• Since 2007, he has been an Associate Professor and Chair of the Multimedia Photography and Design department at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. He teaches a range of courses in video, audio, photography, and multimedia storytelling. Strong is currently the Alexia Endowed Chair for Photography and Cinematography at the Newhouse School.134

Awards and Recognitions

• Strong's work has earned numerous awards, including nominations and wins in prestigious competitions. For example, he helped produce "A Darkness Visible: Afghanistan," which was nominated for an Emmy, was a finalist for Documentary of the Year at POYi, and won the Media For Liberty Award. He has also received the Meredith Teaching Recognition Award from Syracuse University and the National Press Photographers Association’s Robin F. Garland Educator Award.13

Mentorship and Student Achievements

• Many of his students have won top honors from organizations such as NPPA, POY, World Press, and BOP. He mentored back-to-back College Photographer of the Year winners Matt Eich and Travis Dove.13

Recent Roles and Activities

• As of 2023, Strong is serving as a Visiting Scholar at the VII Academy in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, while on a sabbatical from Syracuse University. He plans to return to Syracuse for the spring semester.23

Personal Life

• Strong is married to Claudia Strong, a designer and professor, and has two sons, Jack and Cole. He enjoys adventuring and has traveled to nearly 70 countries for his work and personal projects.13