Scripps doctoral student is one of only 100 scholars to win prestigious PEO Scholar Award

April 18, 2024 Sophie Downing, a Ph.D. student in communication studies, is excited to know she has a little financial breathing room this summer as she works on her dissertation.

Romance author learned to take chances, try new things at Ohio University, WOUB

April 18, 2024 Dana Sulonen was a broadcast journalism major and graduated from Ohio University in 2003

Alumni help Scripps College Communication Studies students learn about career possibilities

April 12, 2024 A group of Scripps College of Communication students know a little bit more about the direction their careers could take after an alumni networking trip in early April.

Lighting the Way for Those to Come

April 11, 2024 From mentorship to scholarship to recruitment, OHIO alumni inspire students to succeed.

OHIO Making Headlines Spring 2024

April 11, 2024 Bobcats make the news—and the OHIO community proud—every day. Read about a few of the Ohio University alumni, students, faculty and staff who have made headlines in recent months.

Ohio University and WOUB opened the door for Jack Briggs to have his dream sports broadcasting career

April 11, 2024 Jack Briggs’ LinkedIn profile lists his current employer as “Briggs World,” a funny play on the fact that he has been retired and doing his own thing since 2017. 

MDIA Associate Professor Brian Plow partners with WOUB Public Media on high school documentary film project

April 8, 2024 In his 11 years at the Scripps College of Communication, Brian Plow has become known for his ability to inspire undergraduate students in the areas of documentary film and narrative production.

Elizabeth Todd used her Scripps College education to become a business and marketing pioneer in Alexandria, Virginia

April 4, 2024 Elizabeth Todd is still on cloud nine after celebrating a milestone that was once only a dream for a young college student.

OHIO faculty continue to make headlines around the world offering expertise and research, honored as OHIO newsmakers

April 3, 2024 In the calendar year 2022, 174 faculty members from every college and regional campus were featured in 2,044 media reports from all over the world.

How AI is transforming the creative economy and music industry

April 3, 2024 Artificial intelligence is more than just a hot topic—it’s changing the world in unexpected ways. The use of AI has exploded in the past year, even in creative industries like music.

After 40 years on the air, Jack Caudill reflects on how his time at OHIO and WOUB shaped his career

April 2, 2024 Former WOUB Student Jack Caudill has a day named after him in Rapid City, South Dakota. That’s because in December 2023, the KOTA/KEVN news anchor celebrated 40 years on the air in that community.

McClure Day brings alumni back to campus to share their industry knowledge with students

April 1, 2024 Students in the McClure School got the chance to learn about possible career paths and the state of the technology industry from those who came before them during McClure School Day 2024. 

Alumni are covering the Madness

March 29, 2024 As a television sideline reporter for CBS during the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, Allie LaForce (H.T.C. ’11) is covering the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games in the Los Angeles region.

‘Never take any interaction for granted’: How this graduating journalism student landed the job she wanted

March 28, 2024 Graduating in May, Maddie Harden has a broadcast journalism job secured in her dream market.

Ohio University to host 6th annual Music Industry Summit including keynote artists Jason Isbell and Earl Sweatshirt

March 27, 2024 Ohio University announces the return of its highly anticipated Music Industry Summit. The 6th annual event is scheduled for April 9-10, 2024.