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Scripps College of Communication

Scripps College of Communication

It took the world nearly 30 years to go from black-and-white to color television. Yet in the last 15 alone, we’ve seen the rise of social media, the birth and massive growth of streaming video, increasingly global access to the internet, and more. We are in a moment of exponential change, one that is driving an ever-accelerating evolution of media and communications. 

At Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication, one thing hasn’t changed – we have always been at the forefront of this dynamic industry. Our legendary programs in journalism and visual communication have been churning out Pulitzer-winning, industry-defining journalists and photographers for decades, but we are also leading the charge in teaching emerging technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategies for storytelling in an ever-more-connected world. Here, students don’t just read about what’s new and next, they navigate, apply and lead it. 

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AI Symposium

Will AI replace jobs? What does it mean to use AI ethically? How can current OHIO students prepare for the inevitable workforce and career change AI is ushering in? These questions and more were at the center of the recent Ohio University’s AI Symposium. Featuring speakers from across industries, the symposium welcomed 1,400 attendees for a series of sessions on subjects ranging from entrepreneurship to filmmaking, healthcare to journalism.

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Columbus Blue Jackets Visit

A group of students from the Media Arts and Studies (MDIA) program recently had a “game-changing” experience. Associate Professor of Instruction and Outreach Coordinator Andie Walla took a group of 10 MDIA students to the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets (CBJ) Video Production Day. 

Students participated in a tour of the in-house video production facilities as well as a question-and-answer session with professionals on the CBJ media team including the videographer/producer, social media coordinator, team photographer, and an on-air announcer with Bally Sports.

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Scripps Innovation Scholars AI Presentation to Nonprofits

The 2023-24 undergraduate cohort of Innovation Scholars recently hosted a group of representatives from local nonprofits, presenting ideas for how they can incorporate AI into their organizations. 

Experiential Learning

In our college, learning goes beyond the classroom, providing students with opportunities to learn about emerging technologies and gain real-world experience. This hands-on approach ensures Scripps graduates are prepared to be leaders in the ever-changing communication field. 

Explore OHIO Experiences

Use the right and left arrows to scroll through a sampling of different experiences within Scripps College of Communication.

3,000
Internship opportunities offered by Scripps College
19:1
Average student to faculty ratio
30k+
Alumni
75%
4-year graduation rate overall
89%
Freshman retention rate
#4
university in the nation — and #1 in the state — for aspiring editors (College Magazine)
Wednesday, November 6 SMART Dialogue Series (Fall, 2024) 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Thursday, November 7 Dan Dry Photography Exhibit 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM Schoonover Center, Viscom Focus Gallery
Thursday, November 7 SMART Research Talk 11:00 AM
Friday, November 8 Dan Dry Photography Exhibit 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM Schoonover Center, Viscom Focus Gallery
Friday, November 8 Praetorian Kingdom: A History of Military Ascendancy in Thailand 1:00 PM — 1:30 PM Alden Library
Tuesday, November 12 Dan Dry Photography Exhibit 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM Schoonover Center, Viscom Focus Gallery
 

Women Who Tell Our Stories

The Scripps College of Communication produces some of the world's best storytellers. We want to celebrate OHIO alumnae who are using their Scripps' experience in the field, and doing the work to share stories through their professional mediums. 

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The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism hands out certificates to the participants of the Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism on April 12, 2019 at the OU Inn. Photo by Hannah Ruhoff