Scripps College of Communication Stories

Ohio University's Athens campus in the fall

How WOUB Public Media’s editor-in-chief helps OHIO students find purpose

September 12, 2025 4 min

Atish Baidya, editor-in-chief at WOUB, helps journalism students step into the rush of a working newsroom and discover their strengths through hands-on opportunities.

Posters created by students in VICO 4112/5112 Illustration Capstone: Advanced Informational Graphics

Student Exhibits

Scripps student exhibits spotlight history and innovation

September 11, 2025 5 min

Two new exhibits on view this month on Ohio University’s campus showcase the wide range of work being done by students in the School of Visual Communication in Scripps College of Communication from digging into archives to experimenting with new technology.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2025

Forever OHIO

OHIO grows enrollment to more than 30,000, including more than 8,000 new students

September 10, 2025 5 min

Ohio University total enrollment grew nearly four percent again this fall with 8,195 new students enrolling across our eight campuses and OHIO Online, including our largest, most high-achieving freshman class to date.

Industry experience

‘Inspired me to think bigger’: Students gain career confidence at SXSW

September 3, 2025 3 min

Students immersed themselves in the annual SXSW media festival and conference, where they connected with industry leaders, expanded their networks and discovered new possibilities for their careers.

Students observe Joel Hamilton work in his studio

Music production

Music production students gain industry experience through MDIA Masterclass Series

September 3, 2025 4 min

The MDIA Masterclass Series immerses music production students in professional studios, where they work alongside renowned producers like Jim Eno and Joel Hamilton to gain real-world recording and mixing experience.

Community Connections

Ohio University Eastern alumnus Jason Garczyk gives back as local leader, community voice

September 3, 2025 3 min

Ohio University Eastern alumnus and Belmont County Recorder Jason Garczyk has joined the Community Connections Podcast as a co-host for its second season.

Two young Bobcats are shown sitting together

OHIO Alumni

Paws and Claws Animal Encounters welcomes Bobcat brothers to Bremen, Ohio

August 27, 2025 8 min

For owner Sara McClaskey, a 2021 graduate of Ohio University Lancaster, the addition of the bobcats feels deeply personal.

Experiential Learning

WOUB Public Media responds to state and federal funding cuts, seeks additional contributions to support experiential learning opportunities

August 26, 2025 2 min

WOUB Public Media, a unit of OHIO’s Scripps College of Communication and home to public television and radio stations serving 55 counties in four states, has begun streamlining operations in response to state and federal funding reductions.

Journalism

Experiential learning and community impact opportunities grow for students at “The Post”

August 25, 2025 6 min

Students working for “The Post” received a grant from the Solutions Journalism Network to expand coverage outside of the Athens campus into surrounding communities throughout southeast Ohio.

A group of faculty in academic regalia sit in a row

Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

August 22, 2025 12 min

News from the summer includes travel, awards, published books and international performance.

Two individuals wear virtual reality headsets while sitting at tables at Ohio University.

Innovative Programs

OHIO’s Voinovich Academy, GRID Lab bring 360VR training to public service employees

August 20, 2025 4 min

The innovative training series was developed in partnership with the Ohio University's Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service and the Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab.

Forever OHIO

Kalinowski named assistant director of financial aid advising for OHIO Eastern, Zanesville

August 19, 2025 3 min

In her new role, OHIO graduate Wendy Kalinowski will serve as a key resource for students and families navigating the financial aid process.

Awards

OHIO students, faculty and alumni to participate in cultural exchange after being selected for prestigious awards

August 6, 2025 8 min

Fourteen members of the Ohio University community have been awarded prestigious fellowships through programs like Fulbright, CLS, and Princeton in Asia, supporting international education and cultural exchange. These awards enable recipients to pursue research, teaching, and diplomatic engagement abroad.

Giving

New fund breaks down barriers for strategic communication students

August 6, 2025 5 min

Alumni come together to establish the Scripps PRSSA Support Fund to help students engage in experiential learning, networking and other real-world opportunities.

Blurred images of students in motion crossing College Green

Warm Welcomes

Becoming Bobcats: BSO welcomes a new class

July 31, 2025 4 min

With help from across the University, Bobcat Student Orientation brought more than 10,000 students and family members to campus this year, delivering an "amazing experience."

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