Landon Popovic ’27 Finds His Voice at Iona, Earns National Recognition in Sports Broadcasting
From hosting his own show on WIUR to taking the next steps in his career through his internships with YES and FOX, Landon Popovic ’27 found his voice at Iona.
At the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards, Popovic won the award for Best Sports Talk Show, an achievement he credits to the support of the Iona community.
Landon Popovic ’27 didn’t take a straight path to success at Iona University—but that unconventional start helped shape one of the University’s rising voices in sports media.
A Media & Strategic Communications major with a concentration in Digital Production, Popovic discovered his calling through the doors opened and connections forged upon his arrival on campus.
“I’ve been lucky to have so many opportunities here,” Popovic said. “I feel like I was born to do this. I have learned so much from all the wonderful Iona faculty about what makes you successful in this industry.”
That found sense of purpose began at WIUR, Iona’s student-run radio station. What started as an entry point quickly evolved into a leadership role; today, Popovic serves as director of sports broadcasting and hosts his own radio show.
Through WIUR, the Pelham, N.Y. native has not only developed his on-air presence but also helped create opportunities for other students to gain hands-on experience.
“I think what makes Iona so special is that it’s really up to the student how far you go,” Popovic said. “I want to give students, regardless of class level, the chance to be on air.”
His work has earned national recognition. After being named a finalist for Best Sports Talk Show at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards in 2025, Popovic won the award in 2026, an achievement he credits to the support of the Iona community.
“None of that is possible without WIUR giving me a chance to be on air as a freshman,” Popovic said.
After a successful internship, Popovic is on track to continue with YES Network.
Beyond radio, Popovic has expanded his experience across Iona’s student media landscape, contributing to Iona University Television (IUTV) and The Ionian, the student-run newspaper. Those opportunities, combined with classroom learning, helped him secure high-level industry experience, including internships with FOX Sports and YES Network.
At YES Network, Popovic worked as a research and production intern, contributing to broadcasts for the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets. His responsibilities included compiling statistical research, preparing matchup reports, writing shot sheets for on-air talent, and clipping highlights for social media.
“I’ve learned to collaborate on professional-level productions and think critically both in and out of the classroom,” Popovic said.
Looking ahead, Popovic is keeping his options open — but remains focused on building a career in sports media, whether on air or behind the scenes. He is already on track to continue with YES Network as a freelancer, a testament to the experience he has gained.
“I used to think there was only one way to succeed,” Popovic said. “But through Iona, I’ve learned there is no one path, and I know I have the tools to succeed.”
With national recognition, industry experience, and a commitment to lifting others as he grows, Popovic is turning opportunity into momentum, one broadcast at a time.
"I’ve been lucky to have so many opportunities here...I think what makes Iona so special is that it’s really up to the student how far you go."
ABOUT IONA
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of over 4,000 students and an alumni base of 55,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2026, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 6 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide. In addition, The Princeton Review once again named Iona to its “Best Business Schools for 2025,” recognizing both its on-campus and online MBA programs. Connecting to its Irish heritage, Iona also opened a new campus in County Mayo, Ireland, located on the historic 400-acre Westport House Estate. A school on the rise, Iona officially changed its status from College to University on July 1, 2022, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.