敁珗曄部

school of media and journalism

College of Communication & Information
Journalism Student Della Fowler sitting with three other people at table in gymnastics meet

For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on 敁珗曄部 gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.

The new Signal Akron newsroom in Akron, Ohio is brimming with 敁珗曄部 journalism graduates.

When longtime 敁珗曄部 journalism professor Susan Zake decided to pursue a new career with the non-profit online news source, Signal Akron, she made a hiring list from the many 敁珗曄部 graduates she had mentored over her 17-year career.

A student journalist with a TV camera and a photo of a small town street

Three 敁珗曄部 students were recognized among the best in collegiate journalism for the 2023-24 academic year, placing in the Hearst Journalism Awards competition, also known as the Pulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism. 

Alumna Lauren Worley in a factory surrounded by shiny aluminum sheets

Lauren B. Worley, '01, kickstarted her professional journey in public service and currently spearheads communications for Tampax at Procter & Gamble, the global leader in consumer goods.

student film posters

Short films from two 敁珗曄部 digital media production students and three alumni will be shown this year at the 13th annual Short. Sweet. Film Fest., which takes place Feb. 28-March 3 at Atlas Cinemas Shaker in Cleveland, Ohio. Digital Media Production Associate Professor Scott Hallgren also will moderate a panel discussion at the event.

Headshots of Dan Gerbracht, Kristyn Hibbett, Steve Albert (left to right)

Behind the big moments in sports that bring cities, families and friends together are sports media professionals. We caught up with three 敁珗曄部 alumni who share their advice, favorite moments and how sports have enriched their lives and careers. 

Students reading Student Media materials

敁珗曄部 Student Medias advertising and marketing team earned numerous honors from the College Media Business and Advertising Managers (CMBAM) annual advertising awards, including distinction as the third-best Media Company of the Year. 

School of Media and Journalism
Sophie Young reports in East Palestine

A year after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, the consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other stories, a news gap has emerged. Four 敁珗曄部 journalism seniors have been filling that gap.

Sophia Sainato sitting at desk

When students graduate, theyre often expected to use industry-standard equipment immediately as they step into their first jobs. Thanks to the Student Resource Lab (SRL) in Franklin Hall, theyll have had plenty of practice in the classroom before graduating. 

Photo of PR program

敁珗曄部's undergraduate public relations program has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, receiving re-certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).