Scripps College of Communication Stories

Lee Hamilton

San Diego sports media legend Lee “Hacksaw” Hamilton cut his teeth calling high school football games in southeast Ohio

Lee “Hacksaw” Hamilton’s sports media career has been one that most 12-year-olds dream about.

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National media outlets rely on VisCom alums to photograph Ohio news for global audience

The New York Times and other leading media outlets hire award-winning photographers trained at OHIO's School of Visual Communication to cover Ohio and nearby news for a vast global audience.

Former OHIO and WOUB student Larry Katz establishes fund to support WOUB Sports student leaders and productions

Former OHIO and WOUB Public Media Student Larry Katz is paying his WOUB Public Media experience forward with a $100,000 gift to help amplify training and experiences for WOUB Sports students.

Cincinnati Celebrates Scripps Day - 100 Years of Journalism at Ohio University

Scripps Day spotlights OHIO’s multimedia talent in photography, broadcasting, reporting, public relations, design

One highlight of Scripps Day — honoring 100 years of journalism at Ohio University — was the on-field recognition at the Cincinnati Reds game on Sept. 6, 2023.

First-year students pass though the Alumni Gateway on their way to the Student Organization Involvement Fair on College Green.

Ohio University enrollment grows with another record-breaking incoming class

Ohio University enrollment climbed in Fall 2023 with a record-setting first-year class in Athens, growth in incoming regional campus and online students, and a remarkable climb in student retention.

Allison Irey poses for a picture in front of a light-up "nick" sign at Nickelodeon Animation Studio

Slime-tastic summer: OHIO senior's dream comes true with Nickelodeon internship

For Allison Irey, her dream came true this summer: working as a production technology intern at Nickelodeon Animation Studio in California. She was one of 22 interns out of 6,000 applicants.

Jalyssa Eliasen

Jalyssa Eliasen took the skills she learned at Ohio University and WOUB to Twitch

When Jalyssa Eliasen graduated from Ohio University in June of 2011, the video live streaming service, Twitch, was just getting off the ground in beta testing.

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How WOUB and internships launched one alumna’s career as a digital manager for a congressional committee

During one week in August, Scripps alumna Samantha Wiesneth was in Alaska learning about challenges facing the U.S. Coast Guard. Earlier that month, she documented the southern border in Arizona.

Eamonn Reynolds

Behind-the-scenes of the NFL: OHIO alumnus leads award-winning Detroit Lions PR team

Eamonn Reynolds gained firsthand experience at Ohio University working as a student communications assistant for OHIO Athletics. Now, he leads the award-winning Detroit Lions public relations team. 

Scripps alums gather at a Cincinnati Reds game

OHIO celebrates 'Scripps Day' in Cincinnati

Cincinnati -- home of E.W. Scripps Company -- proclaimed September 6 "Scripps Day" to honor 100 years of journalism instruction at Ohio University and the deep bench of alums from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.

Randall Winston

OHIO graduate may be executive producing a show called ‘Shrinking’ but his career is far from it

Randall Winston, who received a telecommunications degree from Ohio University in 1989, has worked as a producer, director and executive producer on several popular television programs.

A photo of President Barack Obama by Pete Souza

Photographer Pete Souza to open new OHIO exhibition of his images

OHIO Professor Emeritus of Visual Communication Pete Souza will give a presentation focusing on an exhibit of his photographic images on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Baker Center Ballroom.

WOUB Wednesdays Brian Unger - Register Now - Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. RTV Building

WOUB virtual speaker series to feature OHIO graduate Brian Unger

OHIO graduate Brian Unger will kick off the WOUB Wednesdays virtual speaker series for fall semester 2023 on Sept. 6.

Nelsonville Music Festival 2023

Nelsonville Music Festival 2023

The Nelsonville Music Festival, or NMF, is an annual four-day music festival with artists performing on multiple stages and a focus on community engagement and sustainability.

Kayla Carpenter on the pink carpet at the Barbie premiere in a pink sparkling gown

Bobcat in a Barbie World

'Rooted in purpose': Scripps grad helps bring the Barbie brand to life

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