Scripps College of Communication Stories

OUCU employees stand in front of a mural painted on the ReStore building
Community Engagement

ReStore mural brings Athens community together through art and storytelling

November 7, 2025 4 min

A once-gray wall at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore on West Union Street has become a vibrant reflection of Athens’ creative spirit. The new ReStore Mural, to be unveiled Nov. 10, celebrates community, resilience and connection through color and collaboration. The project grew from a partnership among Passion Works Studio, Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio, the Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact, with support from OUCU Financial.

A student walks on the bricks of College Green surrounded by fallen leaves.
Community Support

OHIO’s Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry remains available to students and employees impacted by pause in SNAP benefits during federal government shutdown

October 31, 2025 2 min

A reminder that OHIO students and employees may visit Cats’ Cupboard food pantry, with locations in Athens and across our regional campuses, for fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food options. Pantry donations are also being accepted.

An OHIO esports broadcast member interviewing squad member after an event.
Esports

Ohio University’s esports certificate offers skills, curriculum, and careers for aspiring gaming professionals

October 28, 2025 7 min

It’s not just about who holds the controller. It’s about who makes the experience happen. Ohio University’s esports certificate trains students for the tech, production, and management roles that power the industry behind the game.
Kayla Payne, who is a junior studying Information Graphics and Publication Design in the School of Visual Communication and Dean Scott Titsworth
Student Experience

Students help shape Scripps pride with new T-shirt design

October 24, 2025 1 min

Scripps College of Communication faculty and staff will sport a new look this year thanks to a student-designed T-shirt created by junior Kayla Payne, who won the college’s 2025 T-shirt design contest.
Rufus the Bobcat rides in the Homecoming Parade
Homecoming 2025

Back home again

October 23, 2025 3 min

Welcoming Bobcats of all ages back to campus, OHIO's 2025 Homecoming celebrations featured a series of spirited and memorable events.
The outside of OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital is decorated with signs that say OU, Oh Yeah and Go Cats, and the grass and sidewalks have OHIO decorations. In addition, there is a giant football under a tree.
Forever OHIO

OHIO announces Paint the Town Green challenge winners

October 23, 2025 2 min

Ohio University and the city of Athens showed their Bobcat pride during the Homecoming 2025 competition.
Justin Herman promo
Alumni

Between art and service: The design work of Justin Herman opens at OHIO’s VisCom Focus Gallery

October 15, 2025 4 min

 School of Visual Communication alumnus Justin Herman has helped shape the visual language of modern culture—from MTV promos and Paramount branding to animated collaborations with hip-hop legends. 
Two people pose for a selfie
OHIO on TV

Alumna provides inspiration for on-screen Bobcat in ‘The Office’ spinoff

October 14, 2025 5 min

To prepare for his role on the new show “The Paper,” actor Domhnall Gleeson shadowed OHIO alumna Riley Runnells. Her experience helped inform his character, a newspaper editor who is also a Bobcat alumnus.
Gamers in the middle of a match in the OHIO Esports Arena.
Esports

For students entering the $4 billion esports industry, OHIO offers a competitive advantage

October 13, 2025 8 min

Ohio University has positioned itself as a leader in esports education and career preparation to meet the demands of the booming esports industry.
a bearded professor wearing a hat and glasses shows a leaf specimen to a young student wearing a hoodie
Faculty News

New Faculty to Fuel Research

October 13, 2025 7 min

Meet the 12 faculty who joined Ohio University this fall to help inform its research future.
sports reporter Allie LaForce holds a mic and speaks to basketball player Stephen Curry in a packed basketball arena
Experiential Learning

Live from Athens

October 13, 2025 7 min

Student-led sports broadcasting gives Bobcats a front-row seat to real-world experience—and a fast track to professional success.
a man wearing a button-down shirt, baseball cap and glasses stands in front of a textured wall, smiling
Faculty Profile

Last Word with Josh Antonuccio

October 13, 2025 7 min

OHIO’s music mogul reflects on his successful career, diverse interests and passion for teaching.
2025 Lonsbury Tournament Golfers
Events

Nearly $40,000 for McClure School students raised during Lonsbury Memorial Scholarship event

October 10, 2025 4 min

Alumni, students and community partners came together Sept. 18-19 for the 2025 Thomas Lonsbury Memorial Scholarship Event. The event raised nearly $40,000 to support scholarships for students in Ohio University’s J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies.
A view of the 2024 Homecoming parade
Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 13-18

October 9, 2025 4 min

Homecoming Week 2025 will kick off on Oct. 13, 2025, with the Homecoming football game against Northern Illinois on Oct. 18.
A view of Cutler Hall from College Green
Moving OHIO Forward

OHIO launches Innovation and Efficiency Awards, aims to increase financial flexibility and stability

October 5, 2025 3 min

New program aims to inspire employees across all campuses to embrace a culture of continuous improvement in order to build a stronger, more efficient and more mission-focused University.
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