Scripps College of Communication Stories

Burkle Hagen workshop
Experiential Learning

Experiential learning weekend in Cleveland provides VISCOM students with real-world opportunities and deadlines

Students from the School of Visual Communication are still talking about what they learned after participating in a weekend of experiential learning last month with alum Andrew Burkle and his team.

Clay Stark
Student Success

Visual Communication student lands paid photography internship with the Boston Red Sox

When Ohio University Senior Clay Stark graduates this spring, he will only be a few days away from starting his “dream internship" working for Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox on May 6.

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Electronic Media

Students celebrate storytelling, creativity at EMPixx high school media competition

Ohio University Southern hosted the 2025 EMPixx Media Competition on March 21, celebrating student creativity with 101 entries from 8 schools and a keynote by alumni from MyTown TV.

Justin and Emily Stoll
Alumni

The Stolls credit their careers to experience gained at WOUB

When Justin Stoll and Emily Baird Stoll came to study at Ohio University, they both started working for WOUB and discovered they wanted to pursue a career in media.

Spring 2024 aerial view of the Athens, Ohio campus at Ohio University
Giving Day

Imagining and creating communities together: A relational approach to fundraising

Read about how top-raising advocates for OHIO Giving Day in 2024 are reaching for even greater Giving Day participation in 2025.

OHIO Giving Day 2025 - April 2
Giving Day

OHIO Giving Day is set for April 2: Donate to make a difference

Ohio University’s sixth Giving Day kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, April 2, inviting alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate all Ohio University has been and is, by giving to the funds that matter most to you and to current and future Bobcats. Our goal this year is 3,110 donors. Together, we can ensure OHIO’s next era is the best one yet.

black-and-white photo of a group of students crowded around two microphones holding scripts in an early WOUB studio
WOUB

Making (Air)waves

This year, WOUB celebrates its 75-year journey to becoming a trusted source of public media for Athens and beyond.

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Alumni & Friends

The Gift of Memories

A decades-spanning collection of images by photographer Dan Dry provides an important glimpse into OHIO history and beyond.

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Esports

Good Game

At OHIO, esports goes far beyond screens and stats.

John P. Gainor
Alumni Leaders

OHIO Alumnus John P. Gainor to speak at Spring Commencement

Celebrated Ohio University alumnus John P. Gainor will deliver the keynote address for OHIO’s Spring 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 3.

The finalists and judges from the 2025 3MT competition
Student Success

OHIO announces winners of Three Minute Thesis competition

This year, 32 students took part in the semifinal competitions, and then eight students advanced to the finals in late February.

The finalists in the OSCARS Impact Competition pose  with giant checks showing their awards
Student Success

OHIO students excel in OSCARS Impact Competition

The competition invites undergraduate students to present a brief, compelling oration on their research/creative work and its significance.

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Faculty news

Faculty experts roundup

Between new findings on ancient hominins' arrival in Europe, recognition in the sciences, publications, conference presentations, grants and awards, OHIO faculty had a busy winter season.

Eve Ng
Faculty Research

MDIA professor’s expertise on cancel culture and LGBTQ+ media representation is in high demand

Media Arts and Studies Associate Professor and Graduate Director Eve Ng’s expertise on cancel culture and media representation of the LGBTQ+ community is in high demand these days.

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Emerging Creatives

From Kenya to Ohio: Bridging continents through music

How this MFA student went from virtually attending OHIO’s Music Industry Summit from Kenya to becoming the host of an official MIS podcast.

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