Scripps College of Communication Stories

Jaime Baker

Jaime Baker breaks down barriers to become a “Woman of Impact”

When Jaime Baker came to Athens from the Pittsburgh area in 2005, she had her sights set on a career as a sports broadcast journalist.

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Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

Recent faculty achievements include awards in the arts, recognition for storytelling expertise, a podcast appearance and more.

Tony Pape '21 on stage

’21 alumnus Tony Pape lives the dream in Los Angeles and beyond

Out of school less than three years, Ohio University alumnus Tony Pape (HTC ’21) has directed a new comedy special, helped create a documentary for the National Football League plus the NFL tribute to 50 years of hip-hop music—and he dabbles in stand-up.

Callista Puchmeyer

NASA Glenn’s Chief Counsel uses public relations skills learned at Scripps College to make legal issues understandable and approachable

When you hear Callista Puchmeyer’s job title, you wouldn't think she studied journalism. But, as NASA Glenn Research Center Chief Counsel, Puchmeyer utilizes her journalism degree all the time.

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Artificial Intelligence

'Focus on the opportunities ahead': Addressing AI from all angles

OHIO is focused on preparing students to thrive in the new reality of artificial intelligence.

Loriene Perera

Scripps graduate student wins ONPA Student Photographer of the Year

For the second year in a row, a graduate student from the Scripps College of Communication has won the Ohio News Photographers Association Chuck Scott Student Photographer of the Year Award.

Rick Rogula

New WBNS president and general manager is “beyond grateful” for his experience at Ohio University and WOUB

Rick Rogala’s career has come full circle. The Chicago native was recently named president and general manager of WBNS 10TV in Columbus.

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OHIO to participate in statewide tornado drill on March 20

Ohio University will participate in the statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Bill Clack

Bill Clack is bringing real-world knowledge and connections into his journalism course

Bill Clack’s journalism course is called “Radio and Television Reporting and Writing,” and while learning those skills is important, he also thinks it’s important to bring in media professionals.

Kelly Broughton is shown wearing virtual reality technology

Business Service Center staff increase research knowledge at GRID Lab open house

The GRID Lab hosted an open house on Feb. 28 to showcase the innovative and intricate work in cinematic virtual reality technology being done by students and faculty at Ohio University.

Alyssa Cruz "60 Minutes"

Junior Alyssa Cruz is awarded prestigious summer internship at “60 Minutes”

Alyssa Cruz is taking the hands-on experience she has gained at OHIO to New York City this summer to intern for one of the most successful programs in broadcast history - “60 Minutes.”

MDIA students and CBJ

MDIA students get eye-opening tour of the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets media production facility

A group of students from the MDIA program recently had a “game-changing” experience during the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets (CBJ) Video Production Day on Friday, Feb. 23.

Peter King

Peter King ’79 reflects on more than 40-year career and the future of sports journalism

It’s been a whirlwind few days for Peter King BSJ ‘79. The long-time NFL journalist and alum announced that he will retire after more than four decades as a professional sports journalist.

Teri Rozic

From the NFL to the NCAA, Live Sports Technical Director Teri Rozic ‘98 has paved the way for women at the network level

Teri Rozic’s life is a busy one, spent jumping from one major sporting event to the next, while breaking the glass ceiling for women in live network sports production.

Laurel Wamsley

NPR Correspondent Laurel Wamsley developed her love for public radio by listening to WOUB

Growing up in Athens, Laurel Wamsley has vivid memories of sitting in the back of her parents’ car listening to WOUB FM Radio.

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