Scripps College of Communication Stories

Tyler Rosten

NFL cinematographer started his career as a high school football videographer at Ohio University and WOUB

August 15, 2023

Being on the sidelines of a professional football game as a cinematographer for NFL Films was something young Tyler Rosten thought he could only dream about.

Ohio University Journalism seniors Danielle Smith (left) and Sophia Young (right)

Where multimedia meets night infiltration: Two Scripps seniors learn it all in Army ROTC public affairs internships

August 15, 2023

The U.S. Army Cadet Command’s fast-paced media internship at Army Reserve Officer Training Course (ROTC) summer training involves videography, social media, graphic design, reporting and photography. Seniors Sophia Young and Danielle Smith, both journalism majors in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, also found adventure.

Steven Hernandez poses with a group of students

From OHIO’s journalism camp to Telemundo co-anchor: How this 2019 alumnus made it happen

August 14, 2023

As Ohio University celebrates 100 years of journalism instruction, alumnus Steven E. Hernandez (BSJ ’19) represents the past and future. Hernandez is a bilingual broadcaster in Cleveland who streams news in Spanish directly to viewers via the internet. 

Local police officer in front of a green screen in the Grid Lab during an ALEI exercise

Ohio University faculty honored with the 2023 FBI National Academy Associates Science and Innovation Award

August 14, 2023

A combined endeavor by faculty members from Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies, Eric R. Williams and John Bowditch, together with Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Faculty member John Born, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 FBI National Academy Associates Science and Innovation Award.

Olivia Lutz

OHIO junior blends media and journalism skills with dual internships in Armenia

August 11, 2023

Olivia Lutz has a lifelong goal of traveling the globe and exploring different cultures firsthand. Her dual internships in Armenia this summer allowed her to do just that.

Three people stand in a dark room with light illuminating their faces.

Global Nike Manager trusted his gut and OHIO experiences to excel as a strategic comms professional

August 10, 2023

Alumnus Jeffrey Billingslea, BA ’17, took advantage of the abundant student leadership opportunities at OHIO and he credits his learning experience as a contributor to his professional success.

WOUB Public Media

WOUB students have been nominated for college student production awards

August 10, 2023

Twenty current and former WOUB students have been nominated for three different Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2023 College Student Production Awards.

Kim Fox

OHIO graduate named president of the Broadcast Education Association

August 8, 2023

Ohio University graduate Kim Fox is the second Black woman president of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) in the organization’s 68-year history.  

Frank Graff

Ohio University graduate Frank Graff wins regional Emmy at PBS North Carolina

July 28, 2023

Frank Graff graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1982 and a master’s degree in political science in 1983.

Participants in the High School Journalism Workshop are shown with members of The J Crew in front of the College Gate

High School Journalism Workshop welcomes 72 participants for annual summer event

July 27, 2023

Dozens of high school students invaded Athens, Ohio, and Ohio University’s Schoonover Center in July for the 2023 High School Journalism Workshop. 

Doug Drew

Doug Drew establishes planned donation to WOUB

July 20, 2023

Former WOUB student Doug Drew is continuing to pay his WOUB experience forward.

Leah (Dolby) Clarke

Leah (Dolby) Clarke is working her way up in Hollywood

July 19, 2023

As a Director’s Guild of America assistant director in Hollywood, OHIO graduate Leah (Dolby) Clarke has had the opportunity to work for various networks and streaming platforms.

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Scripps alumna honored for reporting skills by Ohio Society for Professional Journalists

July 17, 2023

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism alumna Sydney Dawes (BSJ ’17) was named Best Reporter in her circulation category by the Ohio Society for Professional Journalists (less than 60,000 circulation).

Beau Boughamer

Beau Boughamer’s passion for public media and helping others started at Ohio University and WOUB

July 11, 2023

When Beau Boughamer came to Athens from Butler County, Pennsylvania in 1996, he was passionate about journalism and knew Ohio University was the place for him.

Patrick Henderson

Patrick Henderson says the media skills he learned at WOUB are transferrable to any industry

July 11, 2023

When Patrick Henderson came to Ohio University from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2007, he never imaged where he’d end up.

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