Scripps College of Communication Stories

 All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards
Awards

WOUB Professional Staff and Students win All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards from The Press Club of Cleveland

The Scripps College is celebrating two WOUB professional staff members and five students who are taking home awards this spring after winning All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards.

Spring blooms on OHIO's College Green
National Recognitions

Ohio University named a 'Professions-Focused' 'Opportunity College' in latest Carnegie Classifications

OHIO is among the fewer than two dozen R1 universities in the country to earn Carnegie’s new “Opportunity College and University” designation and among only 40 large doctoral institutions defined as “professions-focused.”

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International Culture

Global Education Fair connects cultures in Athens

The annual Global Education Fair in Athens united international and local students from multiple academic disciplines to co-create immersive cultural exhibits. Now in its third year, the initiative has expanded to neighboring school districts, amplifying its impact on global education and intercultural understanding beyond its original scope.

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Student Success

OHIO's 2025 Westin Scholar is first from the College of Business

Fletcher Holquist, a business analytics and management information systems student at OHIO, became the University’s first College of Business recipient of the Westin Scholar Award. His transition from marketing to cybersecurity, supported by faculty mentors and interdisciplinary courses, reflects the critical role of privacy expertise in modern business.

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Research and Awards

Faculty Experts Roundup

As the spring semester comes to a close, we celebrate OHIO faculty for achievements in communication, science and the arts.

Larry Katz award
Alumni

Scripps College inducts Larry Katz, BSC ‘77, into the Ohio Communication Hall of Fame

Even though Larry Katz’s career was not one of a typical Scripps College of Communication graduate, the radio and television major never forgot what OHIO, Scripps College and WOUB meant to him.

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Emerging Technology

Powering the future: How the McClure School builds talent for the data center boom

As Central Ohio solidifies its role as a key data center hub, the need for specialized talent is surging. Ohio University's J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies is preparing graduates to fill these critical roles through targeted technical and cybersecurity education.

Scripps Semester  in DC Program for Undergraduate Students
OHIO Announcements

OHIO students encouraged to apply for Scripps Semester in DC program

The Scripps Semester in D.C. program is a fully immersive experience designed for students who are ready to grow, explore and take their skills to the next level.

Scripps PRSSA to NY 2025
Alumni

Scripps PRSSA travels to the Big Apple to connect with alumni

Scripps PRSSA is busy planning a trip to Chicago for next school year after having the opportunity to connect with fellow bobcats in the Big Apple earlier this month.

McClure Day 2025
McClure School Day

Students, alumni and faculty participate in McClure School Day 2025

Each year on McClure School Day, students get the chance to learn about possible career paths and the state of the technology industry from Ohio University alumni and experts in the field.

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Forever OHIO

OHIO to celebrate Spring Commencement on May 2, 3

Ohio University will honor more than 3,600 graduating students during the Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 2 and 3. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will honor its graduates on May 10.

Avery Murdock, Kiley Scanlon, Nathan Jennings, Espen Elliot, Manar Al Ghailani, and Mazin Al Jahwari and an OHIO faculty member are shown at the Eco Challenge event
Student Leaders

Lighting the way to a greener future: Ohio University's Eco Challenge

Ohio University isn’t just a place where students are learning about sustainability, OHIO students are actively shaping sustainability on campus.

Daniele Salerno
The Zumkehr Prize

Zumkehr Prize Lecture addresses how story and song can provide hope for activists

The timing of his speech at Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication on anti-fascist protest and activism is not lost on Daniele Salerno.

Victory Achebumere is shown with her award at the Leadership Awards
Student Leaders

42nd Annual Leadership Awards celebrate student initiative at Ohio University

The event recognized individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service and commitment to the OHIO community. The evening concluded with the selection of OHIO’s new student trustee.

Ohio University Professor Laeeq Khan, Ph.D. speaks at the ASEAN AHA Centre Workshop.
Global Impact

Ohio University professor helps shape future of social media, data storytelling, AI and digital democracy on global scale

Ohio University Associate Professor and SMART Lab Director Laeeq Khan has taken it upon himself to share his expertise in social media, data analytics, storytelling and artificial intelligence across academic, professional and international arenas.

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