Scripps College of Communication Stories

Jim Lynch speaks at the State Government Alumni Luncheon
Alumni & Friends

State Government Alumni Luncheon celebrates public service, honors OHIO graduate Jim Lynch

Ohio University and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service celebrated a legacy of public service excellence during the annual Ohio University State Government Alumni Luncheon.

Suzanne Hargrove WOUB

Suzanne Hargrove wins Executive Producer of the Year

OHIO alum Suzanne Hargrove, the vice president/executive producer at PRETTYBIRD in Los Angeles, was named Executive Producer of the Year at the Ad Age A-List and Creativity Awards.

Officer Abigail Burke, played by Abigail Esmena, appears in three of the six new Cine-VR training episodes now available to law enforcement officers in Ohio.
Virtual Reality

Virtual reality for real-world policing: OHIO’s next-gen VR training to be provided to 30,000 officers across the state

An immersive, scenario-based virtual reality training series developed by Ohio University will serve as the centerpiece for the State of Ohio’s “Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA),” a program that will help train approximately 30,000 law enforcement professionals across the state.

A bridge spans across the Hocking River.

Expanding the broadband workforce: Ohio University helps solve training, access issues in Southeast Ohio

Through teaching a new 5G Readiness Certification, Ohio University will help expand the broadband workforce and provide Southeast Ohioans with reliable, affordable internet access.

Kwamina Kurefi (K.K.) Edonu

Scripps Graduate Student Wins News Design Contest

Kwamina Kurefi (K.K.) Edonu is headed into his final year of graduate school with a big addition to his curriculum vitae - first place in Michigan State University’s Society of News Design contest.

Jon Snyder is shown speaking at the Ohio University Inventors Dinner

OHIO awards Konneker Medal to alumnus Jon Snyder

Ohio University graduate Jon Snyder was awarded the Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship at the Ohio University Inventors Dinner.

KJ Mueller

KJ Mueller was selected as the recipient of a scholarship established by a former WOUB student

KJ Mueller was pleasantly surprised when he learned that he would receive $950 as the recipient of the Leonard E. Auerbach Regional Reps Scholarship.

Several of the awards are shown on a table

Ohio University faculty recognized for awards, achievements

Ohio University honored faculty award winners for the 2023-24 academic year during the Faculty Awards and Recognition Ceremony held May 1 in Walter Hall.

Patricia Marcano Meza

Investigative journalism work by Ohio University Fulbright Scholar and journalism graduate student will be featured on FRONTLINE

Patricia Marcano Meza, a Fulbright Scholar, is both excited and nervous for the national premiere of a new documentary called "A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela."

Dan and Kim ESPN

Bobcats in Bristol leading the way at ESPN

When Kim Kanner and Dan Lannon worked together at WOUB while they were students, neither of them ever imagined that more than a decade later they’d both be part of the leadership team at ESPN.

Erin Clark

Boston Globe Staff Photographer Erin Clark recognized with multiple awards and honors

The last couple of years have been emotionally and physically draining for Erin Clark, a staff photographer at the Boston Globe, as she's covered several challenging stories.

Adrianna Michaels

WOUB taught Meteorologist Adrianna Michaels about the importance of serving the community

At eight years old, Adrianna Michaels knew she wanted to be the person on television telling you the weather.

People sit in a row as part of an audience for the Music Industry Summit. One girl smiles at the camera
Music Industry Summit

POV: You're a Bobcat at the Music Industry Summit

Educating the entertainment industry's future leaders.

Ashley Fyre

WOUB Sports Student receives Larry and JoAnn Katz Family Scholarship

Ashley Frye is still in shock after learning she received $2,000 in support for next school year because she received The Larry and JoAnn Katz Family Scholarship.

A colorful mural featuring animals and butterflies, with the words "Turn it Gold: Brave/Bold"

The Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact

Weaving together meaningful stories with those who live them

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