Gage Wellman, a junior in Kent State University’s journalism program, competed among the nation’s best college journalists in the 66th Hearst National Journalism Championships held May 31-June 5 in San Francisco. Wellman, who hails from Parma, Ohio, earned a $1,500 finalist award in the Writing category at the national competition.Kent State Today spoke to Wellman just before leaving for the competition. {"preview_thumbnail":"/s3/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/1199515335.jpg?itok=TYym4HxU","video_url":"https://vimeo.com/1199515335","settings":{"responsive...
Sophia Sainato intended to major in fashion, but Student Media knocked on her door—and she answered. This Digital Media Production alum now manages social media for a toy company, using the skills she honed on campus through KSTV, the classroom, and learning abroad. Learn more about her journey in this quick Q&A.1. What drew you to Kent State?I actually was initially interested in Kent State for the fashion program! Its national recognition along with its location checked the boxes I needed in a university. When I visited, I fell in love. The campus is so vibrant and full of life, and it f...