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Did you know that every student who earns an undergraduate degree from the School of Media and Journalism is required to complete at least one professional internship for credit? It’s not just a box to check. This requirement reflects our commitment to ensuring students are truly prepared for the “real world.” The 1-credit internship requires that students work at least 150 hours in a professional setting with qualified supervision over the course of a semester.

Kent State Student Media produces seven print magazines spanning fashion, sports, design, culture and campus life. These publications reflect thoughtful reporting and creative work from our students. Yet many potential readers never encounter them. The barrier is simple: there are not enough campus display racks to consistently place these magazines where students and visitors naturally gather.

Without visible distribution points, strong content has limited reach.

The addition of the Ross Tria+ system to the Franklin Hall Studio has served as a turning point in Student Media’s mission to provide a professional and equitable learning environment. The Ross Tria+ is a high-performance video server designed for professional live production that reliably manages multi-channel recording, instant replays and the seamless playout of high-resolution media and graphics.