School of Media and Journalism
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 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡is pleased to welcome Tara Conley, Ed.D., and Kathryn Cooper, Ph.D., as full-time faculty members.
Kent State’s Dynamic Film Duo
Dana White and Chris Knoblock are Kent State’s film dynamic duo. Throughout their past few years of teaching at Kent State, 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 About 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 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡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.
Journalism Students Earn National, Regional Honors
Students in the School of Media and Journalism recently received recognition from two prestigious student journalism competitions: The Hearst Journalism Awards and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence Awards.
CCI Professor Examines Youth Incarceration, Systems of Power, Through Exhibit on Display at Design Innovation Hub
Assistant Professor Abraham Avnisan is an interdisciplinary artist whose work is found at the intersection of image, text and code, often centering on culture and justice. His latest artistic development examines the incarceration business in the United States, specifically related to youth incarceration
Students Implement Public Relations Tactics to Raise Awareness for Lymphoma Research
Teams of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Media and Journalism students have been spreading awareness and education about lymphoma this spring as part of a national public relations competition. The National Bateman Case Study Competition is an opportunity for public relations students to gain experience…