school of media and journalism
The Business of Media: Student Media Advertising and Marketing Team Earns 10 National Honors
Kent State Student Media’s advertising and marketing team earned numerous honors from the College Media Business and Advertising Managers’ (CMBAM) annual advertising awards, including distinction as the third-best “Media Company of the Year.”
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.
A Treasure Trove of Resources for Kent State's Future Filmmakers, Media and Production Professionals
When students graduate, they’re 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’ll have had plenty of practice in the classroom before graduating.
Kent State Public Relations Major Earns Endorsement from Leading Professional Organization
Kent State University's undergraduate public relations program has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, receiving re-certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Breaking Barriers, Barbie-Style
Kent State Media and Journalism assistant professor talks to WFMJ Youngstown’s “21 News at 5” about the opportunities for women in the film industry today, following the record-breaking success of woman-directed Barbie movie.
Dump AM Radio in New Cars? Professor Says Don't Touch That Dial
Kent State University School of Media and Journalism Associate Professor Mitch McKenney explains why there is a critical need to maintain access to AM radio in cars.
Kent State Students Place in the 'Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism'
Four Kent State students and alumni were recognized among the best in collegiate journalism for the 2022-23 academic year, placing in the Hearst Journalism Awards competition.
The Hearst awards are known as the “Pulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism,” and recognize outstanding student work in categories spanning writing, multimedia, audio, television and photojournalism.
Students Tell Stories of Refugee Resettlement in Akron
Kent State, CIFF and ‘Reading Rainbow’ Creators
Kent State connects with the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) to create opportunities for students.
Award-Winning Reporter, News Executive Mizell Stewart III to Deliver Third Annual Dix Media Ethics Lecture: ‘Journalism as a Civic Good’
Award winning reporter and news executive Mizell Stewart III will discuss “Journalism as a Civic Good” at 7 p.m. on March 1, 2023, in Franklin Hall’s First Energy Auditorium (Room 340).