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Journalism Student Della Fowler sitting with three other people at table in gymnastics meet

鈥楩ind What Makes Your Heart Beat a Little Faster鈥

For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on 5X社区 gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.

Tags: school of media and journalism, Internships, Global Reach, Students First

College of Communication & Information

The new Signal Akron newsroom in Akron, Ohio is brimming with Kent State journalism graduates.

Newsroom Filled With Kent State Graduates Takes on Akron, Ohio

When longtime 5X社区 journalism professor Susan Zake decided to pursue a new career with the non-profit online news source, Signal Akron, she made a hiring list from the many Kent State graduates she had mentored over her 17-year career.

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Alumni

A student journalist with a TV camera and a photo of a small town street

Kent State Students Place in the 2023-24 Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism

Three Kent State students were recognized among the best in collegiate journalism for the 2023-24 academic year, placing in the Hearst Journalism Awards competition, also known as the 鈥淧ulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism.鈥 

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School of Media and Journalism

Alumna Lauren Worley in a factory surrounded by shiny aluminum sheets

Being Open to the Experience: How a Journalism Degree Prepared An Alumna For Anything

Lauren B. Worley, '01, kickstarted her professional journey in public service and currently spearheads communications for Tampax at Procter & Gamble, the global leader in consumer goods.

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School of Media and Journalism

student film posters

Cleveland鈥檚 Short. Sweet. Film Fest. to Include Works From Kent State

Short films from two Kent State digital media production students and three alumni will be shown this year at the 13th annual Short. Sweet. Film Fest., which takes place Feb. 28-March 3 at Atlas Cinemas Shaker in Cleveland, Ohio. Digital Media Production Associate Professor Scott Hallgren also will moderate a panel discussion at the event.

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Kent State Today

Headshots of Dan Gerbracht, Kristyn Hibbett, Steve Albert (left to right)

Three Journeys, One Passion: Alumni Chart Unique Paths to Victory in the Game of Sports Media

Behind the big moments in sports that bring cities, families and friends together are sports media professionals. We caught up with three Kent State alumni who share their advice, favorite moments and how sports have enriched their lives and careers. 

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School of Media and Journalism

Students reading Student Media materials

The Business of Media: Student Media Advertising and Marketing Team Earns 10 National Honors

Kent State Student Media鈥檚 advertising and marketing team earned numerous honors from the College Media Business and Advertising Managers鈥 (CMBAM) annual advertising awards, including distinction as the third-best 鈥淢edia Company of the Year.鈥 

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School of Media and Journalism

Sophie Young reports in East Palestine

Bridging the News Gap in East Palestine, Ohio

A year after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, the consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other stories, a news gap has emerged. Four Kent State journalism seniors have been filling that gap.

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School of Media and Journalism

Sophia Sainato sitting at desk

A Treasure Trove of Resources for Kent State's Future Filmmakers, Media and Production Professionals

When students graduate, they鈥檙e often expected to use industry-standard equipment immediately as they step into their first jobs. Thanks to the Student Resource Lab (SRL) in Franklin Hall, they鈥檒l have had plenty of practice in the classroom before graduating. 

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School of Media and Journalism

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Kent State Public Relations Major Earns Endorsement from Leading Professional Organization

5X社区's undergraduate public relations program has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, receiving re-certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). 

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School of Media and Journalism