Scripps College of Communication Stories

Hans Meyer
Journalism

Hans Meyer named next director of OHIO’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism following Eddith Dashiell’s retirement

Dr. Hans Meyer has been named the next director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, taking over for Dr. Eddith Dashiell, who is retiring in June after five years leading the school.

Larry Katz
Scholarships

Former OHIO and WOUB Student Larry Katz increases support for students at WOUB

Former Ohio University and WOUB Public Media Student Larry Katz is increasing his support of students gaining hands-on professional experience at WOUB Public Media.

William Hamilton poses in a helicopter with a NASA logo on its side
Internships

From OHIO to NASA

How an HTC student leveraged his game design skills (and encouragement from his college) to land an internship in Cape Canaveral.

Alejandro Orta Lutz photo
Experiential Learning

Access to Scripps College Equipment Rooms gives students a competitive advantage

Students are utilizing the Scripps College of Communication Equipment Rooms to complete media projects that earn them awards, scholarships and grants.

Grayson Wolf
Experiential Learning

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 24 Host – Grayson Wolf

Grayson Wolf wasn’t able to start working on WOUB’s Gridiron Glory until his sophomore year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But once he got involved with the high school football show, Wolf was all in.

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OHIO Alumni

Christina Xenos conquers the Chopping Block

OHIO alumna takes home top prize on the Food Network's cooking competition show "Chopped."

Isabel Mattern
Student Success

Scripps student named top advertising student in the nation

Scripps College senior Isabel Mattern is the top advertising student in the nation. Mattern, who is from Mason, Ohio, was recently name the 2024 Most Outstanding Stickell Fellow.

Neil Mahrer fund WOUB
Experiential Learning

WOUB Student Staff Support Fund helps three students gain professional experience

Three OHIO students are being paid to work at WOUB through the Neil Mahrer and Sonia Franceski WOUB Student Staff Support Fund this school year to help further develop their professional media skills.

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University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Nov. 4 ‘University Updates’

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the second “University Updates” event of the academic year on Monday, Nov. 4.

Deans Advisory in Chicago
Alumni

Scripps College Dean’s Advisory Council members learn about changing communication industry during fall meeting in Chicago

Members of the Scripps College of Communication Dean’s Advisory Council say their fall meeting in Chicago last month allowed them to see firsthand how the media industry is evolving at a rapid pace.

Jacob Matta WOUB
Alumni

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 23 Host – Jacob Motta

While Jacob Motta is pursuing his master’s degree in sports administration at Ohio University, he still watches Gridiron Glory every Friday night.

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Success stories

Forever grateful

Graduating seniors reflect on their academic experience and share thanks with the advisors who helped them to succeed.

VisCom Focus
Experiential Learning

Students gain hands-on experience curating exhibits in VisCom Focus Gallery

The next time you go into The VisCom Focus Gallery, take in the curation and display of the exhibit, which is created by a group of Scripps College of Communication Visual Communication students.

Russ Jackson
Alumni

Russ Jackson lives out his sports career dream thanks to WOUB

Russ Jackson has had a varied media career, working in news and sports radio, both on the air and behind the scenes. And he credits all of it to his start at WOUB.

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Global Education

OHIO community invited to International Education Week events

Each year, OHIO celebrates International Education Week in November in order to highlight the University’s excellence in global education through research, teaching and experiential learning.

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