Scripps College of Communication Stories

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Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.
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Student Media

Two days, one film

April 1, 2026 5 min

Despite a Level 2 snowstorm, filmmakers pushed through the conditions to collaborate, create and complete short films during the 24th annual 48-Hour Shootout.
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University Community

Ohio University’s two-day Pre Law Day connects students with legal alumni, celebrates launch of new pre-law mentorship program

April 1, 2026 5 min

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture brought together 150 students and 24 alumni for its annual Pre-Law Day, offering valuable industry insight while celebrating the launch of the CLJC Pre-Law Mentorship Program.
Angela Cooke-Jackson accepts 2026 Andersch award.
University Awards

Andersch Award winner brings ‘compassion and wisdom’ to communication students

March 30, 2026 5 min

Accepting the Elizabeth G. Andersch Award from the School of Communication Studies, Dr. Angela F. Cooke-Jackson spoke on community and personal identity.

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Media matters

Breaking down TikTok

March 25, 2026 2 min

In the latest episode of our Ask the Experts podcast, two OHIO faculty members discuss algorithms, data privacy, disinformation and free speech.
A graphic of the 2026 Ohio Univeristy Music Industry Summit featuring keynote artists Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), The Crane Wives and Lucius.
Music Industry Summit

Eighth annual Ohio University Music Industry Summit to feature keynote artists Blood Orange, Lucius and The Crane Wives

March 25, 2026 7 min

OHIO's Music Industry Summit, the premier music industry conference in the Midwest returns on April 14-16, 2026, offering something for everyone: from seasoned industry professionals to high school students and everyone in between.
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Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan
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Anniversary celebration

GRID Lab celebrates 20th anniversary

March 18, 2026 1 min

The GRID Lab will host a free open house event in celebration its 20th anniversary, showcasing undergraduate and graduate student work.

Schoonover Center
OHIO Announcements

OHIO to hold open forums for Scripps College dean search finalists

March 17, 2026 1 min

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald J. Leo announces four finalists for the position of dean of the Scripps College of Communication.
College Green
OHIO Awards

OHIO Learning Communities honors instructors, leaders, advocates

March 5, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Learning Communites Programs celebrated their Fall 2025 instructors, Learning Community leaders and advocates at the annual Learning Community Programs Awards.

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Exploring podcasts

From iPod to instruction: Our expert talks podcasts

March 4, 2026 2 min

Chris Stewart's interest in podcasts took him from listener to host to instructor. In the latest episode of our Ask the Experts podcast, we explore the history and enduring popularity of a medium we have come to love.
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Alumni

How Tommy Boone turned persistence into a career at Universal Music Group

March 3, 2026 2 min

Tommy Boone blends creativity with analytics through leading teams in royalties, copyright and automation, while proving that persistence and adaptability can turn any path into a music industry success.
Scott Titsworth
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to reception honoring Dean Scott Titsworth on March 27

March 2, 2026 1 min

The Scripps College of Communication invites the Ohio University community to a reception honoring Dean Scott Titsworth on Friday, March 27, in the Schoonover Center.
Participants and organizers from a spelling bee competition at Ohio University stand together for a photo. One person is wearing a bee costume.
Community Events

OHIO colleges to host regional competition for Scripps National Spelling Bee on Feb. 28

February 24, 2026 1 min

The spelling bee is open to elementary and middle school students across the region and will be held from 10 a.m. - noon in Baker University Center, Room 240/242. The public is welcome to attend.

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Alumni Success

Alumnus Pavel Butorin to receive honor in fight for press freedom

February 24, 2026 3 min

Scripps alumnus Pavel Butorin and his wife, journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, will be honored with the James W. Foley Foundation’s World Press Freedom Award for their work and advocacy.
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