UTICA, NY – SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) welcomed award-winning journalist and NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles to campus on Saturday, October 3, for a special conversation reflecting on his career in journalism and his return to the Utica area, where his career began.

Presented in partnership with WKTV NewsChannel 2 and sponsored by the SUNY Poly Center for Business and Applied Ethics, “From Utica to the Nation: A Conversation with Ryan Nobles, NBC News’ Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent” was held in the Wildcat Field House and moderated by WKTV NewsChannel 2 Evening Anchor Jason Powles.

During the conversation, Nobles reflected on his journey from beginning his career at WKTV in Utica to covering Congress and national politics in Washington, D.C. The discussion explored his experiences reporting on some of the nation’s biggest political stories, the important role of the press in keeping the public informed, and the responsibilities journalists and elected officials carry in serving and communicating with the public.

“Ryan’s experiences provided an important opportunity to hear firsthand about the responsibilities and challenges that come with covering national politics and public institutions,” said Jim Staihar, SUNY Poly Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Business and Applied Ethics. “We were pleased to bring this conversation to SUNY Poly and engage our campus and Mohawk Valley communities in a thoughtful discussion about journalism, ethics and public service.”

Nobles joined NBC News in 2022 after eight years at CNN and now serves as NBC News’ Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent. He appears regularly across NBC News platforms, including TODAY, NBC Nightly News, NBC News NOW and NBCNews.com.

“It was an honor to return to Utica and reconnect with so many people who played an important role in the early stages of my career,” said Ryan Nobles, Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent. “The SUNY Poly team put together an incredible event that gave us the opportunity to highlight what makes Central New York so special while discussing the future of journalism and the impact of the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. It was a thrill to share the stage with my old partner, Jason Powles, and reconnect with so many friends from WKTV. There truly is no place like Utica, and SUNY Poly is a shining example of what makes this region such a special place.”