Sustained Excellence

The power of storytelling: The School of Media and Journalism, one of five schools in Kent State’s College of Communication and Information, helps students discover the power of storytelling – the news story, the feature story, the multimedia story, the client’s story and the short film. And in the process, we help students discover their own brand stories: who they are, what unique skills they offer and what they want to do with their professional lives.

Advertising

Advertising

Advertising involves developing a brand and connecting with people. Our graduates find themselves prepared to contribute to the ever-evolving global industry of persuasive communication.

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Digital Media Production

Digital Media Production

Gain experience in all aspects of single-camera and live multi-camera production, including shooting, audio recording, editing, writing, directing and producing.

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Journalism

Journalism

Whether using a camera, a microphone, a smartphone or a laptop, students become journalists by doing journalism inside and outside the classroom.

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Public Relations

Public Relations

Discover the ways strategic communication can enhance transparency and trust, mobilize social movements and drive behavior.

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Tour Our Spaces in 360

Explore Franklin Hall — home to the School of Media and Journalism — in this immersive 3D Matterport experience.

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Alum Profile - Tyler Piña

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

From campus studios to the Cannes Film Festival, Kent State alumnus Tyler Piña has turned his passion for storytelling into an award-winning career.

Student at desk for Black Squirrel Radio

Black Squirrel Entertainment Gears Up for 15 Hours of Fun for a Cause

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Extra Life Fundraiser Returns November 8, 2025

Teachers mingling in lobby of Franklin Hall for CTE Day

Career Technical Education Day Brings Ohio Educators to Franklin Hall

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

This fall, Kent State University’s Franklin Hall opened its doors to more than 70 Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers from across Northeast Ohio for a day of professional development, networking and hands-on learning.