Scripps College of Communication Stories

The 2026 MORPC interns stand together for a photo while they are outside in front of a building
Student Opportunities

Students, local governments benefit from internship partnership with MORPC

September 9, 2026 9 min

An internship collaboration between OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is benefiting students and local communities.
Producer Joel Hamilton sits in his Brooklyn studio with five students
Experiential Learning

'I am going to use this for the rest of my life': The masterclass in music production

September 8, 2026 5 min

Two music production masterclasses take OHIO students to Providence and Brooklyn, where they network and practice hands-on learning in the recording studios of notable producers.
A large group of OHIO students pose for a picture in front of a SXSW sign
Experiential Learning

‘An opportunity that blew me away’: Students explore exciting SXSW environment

September 4, 2026 4 min

The students who attended South by Southwest in Austin over spring break share highlights from the trip, including movie premieres and celebrity sightings.
Jack Cowman kneels beside Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on the field, camera in hand
Football Frenzy

From the sidelines: OHIO graduate shares defining moments of his budding career in sports cinematography

September 4, 2026 5 min

Jack Cowman shares some of the biggest moments of his career so far with ESPN, the Big Ten Network and the NFL.
The Marching 110 performs on College Green as part of the campus involvement fair
Welcome Week

Back in the Bobcat groove

September 3, 2026 4 min

Fall semester 2026 kicked off with annual Welcome Week festivities, providing new and returning students with a glimpse of what's in store for another amazing year at OHIO.
Newsmakers 2026
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's August 2026 Newsmakers

September 3, 2026 4 min

Paul Shovlin, Eve Ng, Allyson Hallman-Thrasher, Ben Bates and Jim Strode were named newsmakers for August 2026.
High School Media workshop participants take video and watch other production equipment while a musician plays a guitar on a set for a video
OHIO Events

Students learn while creating their own projects at High School Media Workshop

September 3, 2026 4 min

High school students and incoming college students from around the region created music videos, short films and much more while they also experienced life on a college campus at Ohio University's annual High School Media Workshop.
Hon. Yvette McGee Brown stands with her husband Anthony Brown and Rufus the Bobcat.
Alumni Leaders

Family justice advocate Yvette McGee Brown named 2026 OHIO Alumna of the Year

September 2, 2026 4 min

Ohio University will honor the Honorable Yvette McGee Brown, BSJ ’82, as its 2026 Alumna of the Year, celebrating a career spent protecting Ohio’s children and expanding access to justice statewide.
Students enjoy Welcome Week convocation.
Forever OHIO

OHIO welcomes nearly 7,700 new students across all campuses and online

August 27, 2026 5 min

Increased interest in professional fields, continued momentum in Athens undergraduate enrollment, rising four-year graduation rate and growing College Credit Plus enrollments demonstrate students’ focus on return on investment.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees on a sunny day in the spring
Faculty Excellence

Ohio University recognizes regional faculty for excellence in teaching, scholarship, service

August 27, 2026 7 min

Ohio University is recognizing two outstanding faculty members from its regional campuses for their dedication to students, excellence in teaching, scholarly activity and service.

An aerial image of Ohio University and Athens, Ohio in the Fall
Community Partners

Sugar Bush Foundation awards nearly $390,000 to support Appalachian Ohio partnerships

August 26, 2026 2 min

The Sugar Bush Foundation, a supporting organization of the Ohio University Foundation, distributed $386,266 in funding for seven University-community projects benefiting Appalachian Ohio during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
OHIO students and community members walk by the international flags on the College Green during the International Street Fair
Global Exchange

Several members of the OHIO community selected for prestigious international exchange awards

August 19, 2026 10 min

Several Ohio University students, alumni and faculty members have been selected for prestigious awards and fellowships through the CLS and Fulbright programs.
Emily Stokes sits at a table and discusses a project with members of the Mayors Partnership for Progress
Student Success

Voinovich Research Scholar’s journey winds through Appalachian towns to White House

August 18, 2026 7 min

Emily Stokes’ journey is a prime example of how Ohio University strives to give students a solid educational experience while also providing them with opportunities to grow through its external partnerships.
A group of faculty in academic regalia sit in a row
Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

August 18, 2026 4 min

OHIO's experts spent their summer on research, publishing and winning awards.
VisCom Magazine Heros
Visual Communication

OHIO student magazine wins first place in national AEJMC design competition

August 14, 2026 5 min

Ohio University’s student-produced VIS Magazine earned first place in the design category of the 2026 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Student Magazine Contest for its third issue, “The Heroes Issue.” The issue celebrates the lasting impact of visual communication leaders whose work, mentorship and achievements have inspired generations of storytellers, including Pete Souza and John Grimwade.
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