Scripps College of Communication Stories

Stan Alost Retirement Reception announcement, reading "Hats off to Stan"
Retirement celebration

Hats off to Stan: A retirement celebration for VisCom’s Stan Alost on Dec. 3

Please join the Ohio University School of Visual Communication as we gather to celebrate Stan Alost, who is retiring at the end of fall semester, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 3 to 5 pm in Baker University Center’s 1804 Lounge.

A group of students (the law, justice & culture cohort) standing in front of a large body of water
Student Success

Fall cohort of Law, Justice & Culture certificate students announced

Thirty-nine undergraduate students have been accepted into the fall cohort of the interdisciplinary Law, Justice & Culture certificate.

Ohio University's communication graduate program students
Graduate Studies

How Ohio University's communication graduate program became a global draw

The M.A. in Communication and Development Studies graduate program at Ohio University has reached a milestone this fall, welcoming its largest and most diverse class since its founding nearly 40 years ago.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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.

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

OHIO’s music mogul reflects on his successful career, diverse interests and passion for teaching.

sports reporter Allie LaForce holds a mic and speaks to basketball player Stephen Curry in a packed basketball arena
Experiential Learning

Live from Athens

Student-led sports broadcasting gives Bobcats a front-row seat to real-world experience—and a fast track to professional success.

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

Meet the 12 faculty who joined Ohio University this fall to help inform its research future.

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

Ohio University has positioned itself as a leader in esports education and career preparation to meet the demands of the booming esports industry.

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