Scripps College of Communication Stories

Alyssa Alcorn, self portrait

Alyssa Alcorn jumped into political work before deciding on law school

Alyssa Alcorn didn't go straight to law school after graduating from OHIO. Instead, she jumped into helping with a state political campaign and then went to work for a law firm in Columbus.

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider learned how to manage a media team at Ohio University and WOUB

When Paul Schneider went on a tour of Ohio University and saw the TV studios at WOUB Public Media, he knew he was going to college in Athens.

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Celebrating a century of journalism education

A new book marks the 100th anniversary of Ohio University’s renowned E. W. Scripps School of Journalism.

Jenna Keifer

MDIA Student Spotlight: Jenna Keiffer

Jenna Keiffer is a junior majoring in media and social change with a minor in creative writing. The following is a feature on her experiences.

Regina H. Boone

Women Who Tell Our Stories: Regina H. Boone

Experienced photojournalist Regina H. Boone portrays the stories of individuals and moments through her images while being on the sidelines of broader societal events.

Allison Young

Social media certificate student spotlight: Allison Young

Allison Young explains how the social media certificate has helped her to gain a deeper understanding of social media.

David Collins, Mike DeNoma and Dr. Saumya Pant

OHIO alumni David Collins, Mike DeNoma, Saumya Pant to speak at Spring Commencement

Three Ohio University graduates working in television, international business and higher education will deliver the keynote addresses at the 2023 Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 5 and 6.

Madeleine Hordinski

Women Who Tell Our Stories: Madeleine Hordinski

Madeleine Hordinski BA ’20, BSVC ’20, has been taking pictures of people ever since she was in her young teens. Now, the freelancer's work has appeared in multiple national publications.

Maddie McGarvey

Women Who Tell Our Stories: Maddie McGarvey

Talented photographer Maddie McGarvey, BSVC '12, got her start at OHIO in the School of Visual Communication. Her work of the Midwest and Appalachia has been featured in national publications.

Two women pose for a picture behind a camera with city buildings in the background.

Women Who Tell Our Stories: Christiana Botic and Lauren Santucci

What started out as a class project for Christiana Botic and Lauren Santucci turned into an emotional and powerful documentary about a mother losing her sons to gun violence.

Knight Kiplinger

W. M. Kiplinger posthumously inducted into Ohio Communication Hall of Fame on March 20

On Monday, March 20, W. M. Kiplinger, who passed in 1967, was named a Joan Herrold Wood Award for Lifetime Commitment winner and Ohio Communication Hall of Fame inductee.

Autumn Ziemba reporting on stage

Women Who Tell Our Stories: Autumn Ziemba 

From covering local and national news to advocating for causes involving autism and cancer, alumna Autumn Ziemba has told countless stories – including her own. 

Amelia Robinson of the Columbus Dispatch

Women Who Tell Our Stories: Amelia Robinson

Amelia Robinson has spent her career reporting on stories all around the state of Ohio. The Columbus Dispatch opinion and community and engagement editor got her start here at Ohio University.

Mark O'Brien

The foundation of Mark O’Brien’s radio sales career is Ohio University and WOUB

When Mark O’Brien graduated from high school, he thought he wanted to be a radio broadcaster, and knew Ohio University was the place that could put him on that path.

WOUB weather

New weather system at WOUB provides improved forecasting for the region and advanced training for college students

People in southeast Ohio and western West Virginia are getting more reliable and accurate weather information thanks to a technology upgrade at WOUB TV.

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