Stories tagged with: E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Participants and organizers from a spelling bee competition at Ohio University stand together for a photo. One person is wearing a bee costume.
Community Events

OHIO colleges to host regional competition for Scripps National Spelling Bee on Feb. 28

February 24, 2026 1 min

The spelling bee is open to elementary and middle school students across the region and will be held from 10 a.m. - noon in Baker University Center, Room 240/242. The public is welcome to attend.

Pavel Butorin Headshot
Alumni Success

Alumnus Pavel Butorin to receive honor in fight for press freedom

February 24, 2026 3 min

Scripps alumnus Pavel Butorin and his wife, journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, will be honored with the James W. Foley Foundation’s World Press Freedom Award for their work and advocacy.
Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ '95) and David Rudolf
Pre-Law Day

OHIO’s Pre-Law Day keynote to feature attorneys Sonya Pfeiffer and David Rudolf examining cognitive biases in high-profile trials

February 23, 2026 2 min

OHIO will host its 2026 Pre-Law Day keynote on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Athena Cinema. The keynote will feature attorneys Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ '95) and David Rudolf.
Carly Leatherwood
OHIO Community

Leatherwood selected to join Leadership Ohio’s distinguished Class of 2026 fellows

February 20, 2026 3 min

Carly Leatherwood, who serves as Chief of Staff to OHIO President Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, has more than 25 years of communications and marketing experience and possesses a strong background in public service.

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Alumni

From campus radio to iHeartMedia: Jon Zellner’s full-circle moment in the industry

February 19, 2026 3 min

As a Bobcat, Jon Zellner set a goal to work at all seven campus radio stations. He did that and more. His journey to president of iHeartMedia shows how passion, persistence and connection can lead to the top of the audio industry.
Students work in recording studio with professional
Alumni

Bobcats helping Bobcats: Alumni stories of growth, creativity and connection

February 11, 2026 4 min

Eight OHIO alumni working across the music industry share their career journeys and advice for students in video interviews from the 2025 Music Industry Summit.
Newspaper
Kiplinger Fellows

Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism announces 2026 fellows

February 5, 2026 4 min

Thirty-two journalists from across the globe were named 2026 Kiplinger Fellows. This year's Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism will focus on “Saving Local News: A Practical Guide.”

Richard Stevens talks to students on Ohio University's Athens campus
OHIO Alumni

Paying it forward from a paper-route past: How Richard Stevens supports the next generation of journalists

February 4, 2026 4 min

Richard Stevens’ career in journalism began with a Cleveland paper route and led to a degree from Ohio University. Now, through the Richard J. Stevens Scholarship in Journalism, he is giving back. The scholarship helps students gain the time and financial stability needed for hands-on reporting, student media, and experiential learning that prepare them for careers in journalism.
Three recipients of the Scripps College Pillar Awards hold their awards at Ohio University
Awards

Scripps College honors Learn and Engage Pillar awardees for advancing OHIO’s Dynamic Strategy

December 11, 2025 3 min

As the semester winds down, the Scripps College of Communication recognized 26 students, faculty and staff on Friday, Dec. 5, for outstanding contributions to Ohio University’s Learn and Engage pillars—two core components of the institution’s Dynamic Strategy.
Ohio University SPJ members stand together and hold the national award
National Leaders

Ohio University student journalism organization adds to record-setting performance with 11th title

December 4, 2025 3 min

The Ohio University chapter of Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) was honored with its 11th national Outstanding Campus Chapter of the Year award during SPJ’s national conference.

Andrea Lewis
National Leaders

OHIO’s Andrea Lewis named president of College Media Association

November 19, 2025 3 min

Andrea Lewis, director of student media in OHIO’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, was sworn in as president of the College Media Association Board of Directors in October in Washington, D.C.
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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.
Left: a man with glasses and business professional attire inspects scientific equipment on a rooftop overlooking Ohio University’s West Green. Right: a man in casual attire stands partway up a weather tower, addressing a group of elementary school students
Anniversaries

Weathering It All

October 13, 2025 3 min

This student-centered lab has provided local forecasting since 1984.
An aerial image of Ohio University and Athens, Ohio in the Fall
Forever OHIO

Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes four new members

October 2, 2025 6 min

The Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) is pleased to announce the election of four new members of its Board of Directors.
Students working on laptops
Workshops

Summer workshop brings together aspiring high school journalists

October 1, 2025 5 min

Aspiring high school journalists attended the High School Journalism Workshop for hands-on learning, mentorship and inspiration, and came away with skills and experiences that will carry them into college and beyond.
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