School of Media and Journalism
Media and Journalism Student Reflects on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in PR Industry Following National Summit
Public relations major Kristyn Hibbett, ‘23, recently earned a scholarship to attend a national summit on diversity, equity and inclusion in public relations in Chicago. The 2022 Plank Center Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Summit and Milestones in Mentoring Gala took place on Nov…
Public Relations Student Group Wins Three National Awards
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA Kent) Chapter won three national awards, including the prestigious Dr. F.H. Teahan Award for University Service. The national award was announced during the Awards Ceremony Brunch at the International Public Relations Student Society Conference in Dallas on Nov. 14, 2022.
Director's Note | December 2022
In our work lives we have the power to demonstrate leadership. In recent years it’s been fashionable to lament the lack of grit among our students. Now that we’re all living through difficult times, this is our opportunity to show students what perseverance looks like.
Public Relations Grad Talks Representation and Lessons Learned in Leadership, Business
Brandi Neloms, '09, is Chief Strategy Officer and co-owner of Sipping Black Only, a business dedicated to driving equity for Black founders in the beverage industry.
2020 Grad Transforms Journalism Degree into Political Communications Career
When Caty Payette, ’20, began working for Student Media, she didn’t imagine she’d one day work for a member of Congress. Yet since graduation, the journalism major has worked for three different U.S. Representatives, representing Ohio, Wisconsin and Alabama.
Media and Journalism Welcomes Two New Faculty Members
The School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì is pleased to welcome Tara Conley, Ed.D., and Kathryn Cooper, Ph.D., as full-time faculty members.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Dynamic Film Duo
Dana White and Chris Knoblock are ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s film dynamic duo. Throughout their past few years of teaching at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, the couple has created an environment for students to experiment with filmmaking in a way that allows them to find their passion in the industry. After moving from New York …
Students Create Digital Collection of Stories ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Refugee Resettlement in Akron
Last summer, as the Taliban took over Afghanistan, many Afghans fled the country. Some landed in Akron, where a network of volunteers and government, nonprofit and educational organizations were waiting. Akron has one of the largest refugee resettlement programs in Ohio. Their goal is to help new ar…
MDJ Hosts VR-Based Training to Prepare Student Journalists for Uncertain Situations
Students in the School of Media and Journalism recently participated in a virtual reality training session that focused on safety tactics to use when reporting on potentially dangerous news events. Through a research grant provided by the College of Communication and Information, the United Kingd…
Media and Esports: One ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Student's Journey
Esports has transformed online gaming into a spectator sport — and a projects the industry will be worth $3.5 billion by 2025.