School of Communication Studies
As a communications professional for Cuyahoga County, Miranda Kortan is always prepared for the unexpected. A typical day in her role includes proactively developing stories about county projects and initiatives for external audiences, including media and residents. But she’s always ready to rise to the challenge, should a crisis occur.
Corey Scott always had an interest in sports communications and marketing. But he knew he’d have to develop a wide range of skills to get him to where he wanted to be. Read about his journey to working for ESPN Cleveland.
Global Social Media Strategist, Fortune Brand's Global Plumbing Group
Major: Communication Studies
Associate Senior Director, Digital and Production, Hip Hop Caucus
Major: Communication Studies
Scholarships for returning students in the School of Communication Studies are open through Feb. 15.
![Kent State University at Trumbull student Sarah Heavner will play the role of a costumed character during her internship at Disney World this fall. Ms. Heavner is a communication studies major and minoring in theatre. Kent State University at Trumbull student Sarah Heavner will play the role of a costumed character during her internship at Disney World this fall. Ms. Heavner is a communication studies major and minoring in theatre.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Disney.jpg?VersionId=.OI9sRB.IQ9dc9GRQw1D10CSTx38gmYf&h=e6f36a9c&itok=qAP3nyAC)
Anything your heart desires will come to you, especially if you put in the work. Just ask Sarah Heavner of Kent State University at Trumbull.
Ms. Heavner, who is majoring in communication studies and minoring in theatre, recently earned an internship with Walt Disney World for this coming fall. While there, she will dress and play the role of a costumed character on one of the largest stages in the world, Disney World.
![Communication Studies major Matti-Lynn Chrisman celebrates after being crowned Miss Ohio 2018. Photo credit: Matti-Lynn Chrisman Communication Studies major Matti-Lynn Chrisman celebrates after being crowned Miss Ohio 2018. Photo credit: Matti-Lynn Chrisman](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Matti2.jpg?VersionId=sq1NvKZ7XcuhVGJv4IxXeOJqdazZArqC&h=c71d0c67&itok=At6l2hEU)
![The 68th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA) is in Prague from May 24 to 28, 2018. The 68th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA) is in Prague from May 24 to 28, 2018.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Prague.jpg?VersionId=1pXU4KwgUBCUnwPXBzH2tjTfl.qG8GVh&h=e6f36a9c&itok=m0vgVP9u)
![School of Communication Studies alumnus Nicholas Peters waves to his parents as he walks across the stage at graduation. (photo by University Communications and Marketing) School of Communication Studies alumnus Nicholas Peters waves to his parents as he walks across the stage at graduation. (photo by University Communications and Marketing)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Nick%20Peters%20at%20Graduation.jpg?VersionId=2vKBx8stkcckrBtj58jKR2N14fT9NEYE&h=e6f36a9c&itok=NBMxlwrR)