Scripps College of Communication Stories

Scripps Legacy: D-Day Reporter John R. Wilhelm

June 7, 2022 2 min

Our next legacy leader participated in D-Day on June 6, 1944 – young reporter John Wilhelm.

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Scripps Legacy Week (June 5-11) honors OHIO alumni

June 6, 2022 2 min

The Scripps College of Communication will salute the history-making legacy of five alumni.

Board of Trustees to vote on two new programs, hear about experiential learning

June 3, 2022 8 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will receive an update on the Housing Master Plan and consider two new degree programs during its meetings June 13-14.

Rising second-year student Jalen Tolbert places second at national speech and debate competition

June 1, 2022 2 min

Rising second-year student Jalen Tolbert placed second in a national speech and debate competition at Illinois State University, which took place April 15-18.

Alumnus transforms Twitter feed into a chronicle of Scripps success

May 31, 2022 3 min

Ken Klein never lost touch with his alma mater. Klein has turned his sustaining connection to the University into a social media chronicle of Scripps achievement via Twitter and LinkedIn.

New Scripps College of Communication online graduate certificate to teach media tools

May 25, 2022 1 min

The Media Tools for Professional Communication certificate is designed for professionals from all backgrounds and experience levels.

VisCom alumna Mia Barnes steps out from behind the camera and into directing a top music video

May 19, 2022 5 min

In the few short years since graduating from OHIO, VisCom alumna Mia Barnes has not only worked on but directed a top music video and more.

Four OHIO alumni win Pulitzer Prizes for journalism

May 18, 2022 5 min

Four Ohio University alumni won Pulitzer Prizes for their coverage of major news, including three for their efforts to cover the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol building.

OHIO Esports Arena complete, grand opening set for Fall 2022 Semester

May 5, 2022 3 min

After months of planning and collaborating with students, Ohio University’s new esports arena has been completed with a grand opening planned for Fall 2022 Semester.

ESPN Technical Operations Manager Alex Norris learned how to “make TV” at OHIO and WOUB

May 4, 2022 3 min

When Alex Norris started at Ohio University in the fall of 2007, he knew he wanted to learn how to “make TV,” but he was unclear on exactly what role he wanted to have in the television industry.

COMS graduate’s early decision to attend OHIO leads to a thriving career in health communication

May 3, 2022 3 min

Growing up in Pickerington, Ohio, with a Bobcat graduate for a parent, Maddison Craig knew she wanted to attend Ohio University from a young age.

Former OHIO and WOUB student Doug Drew establishes fund to support professional development for current WOUB students

May 2, 2022 3 min

Former OHIO and WOUB student Doug Drew is paying his WOUB experience forward with a $125,000 gift commitment to establish an endowment and provide immediate-use funding to help current WOUB students.

WOUB and E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Student Silver Barker is one of the recipients of the 73 West State Street Award

April 29, 2022 3 min

Ohio University Sophomore and WOUB Student Silver Barker of Shaker Heights, Ohio feels like she is one step closer to reaching her dream thanks to another former WOUBer and generous alumnus.

OHIO students gain unparalleled experiences and networking opportunities during SXSW

April 27, 2022 3 min

Thirty Ohio University students had the opportunity to take part in one of the most impactful experiential learning opportunities offered for creative professionals, as they spent 10 days at SXSW.

A camera operator is holding a camera screen on College Green, with the screen focused on a smiling student

Alums help showcase Ohio University in new state tourism ad