Scripps College of Communication Stories

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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.

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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."

Alumni Success

Scripps alumna Jericka Duncan honored for professional achievement

July 21, 2025 2 min

The former WOUB host was recognized last month by the NAACP Cleveland Chapter and the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame for her work as a journalist.

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First-gen students

How an OHIO Online degree is helping this first-generation student advance her career

July 17, 2025 4 min

Kim Brown started college twice before, but life kept pulling her in another direction. Now, as a full-time manager pursuing her degree through OHIO Online, she's finally found an education model that works around the realities of adult life, and not against them.

Awards

University Communications and Marketing wins national recognition for social campaign and content

July 16, 2025 2 min

The Bobcats at the Super Bowl campaign won Best Social Media Campaign in the 2025 PhotoShelter Storyteller Awards, with Eli Burris also recognized as a finalist for Sports Storyteller of the Year.

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Alumni Success

Telling the story of Southeastern Ohio: Cathryn Stanley’s journey from student to regional advocate

July 14, 2025 4 min

From early classroom experiences to her current role curating and promoting the region’s rich history, Cathryn Stanley’s path reflects the strength and impact of Ohio University’s regional campus system.

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Faculty Experts

Your new favorite band may be AI: Artists protest AI-generated music, navigate AI in the music industry

July 10, 2025 6 min

In the age of artificial intelligence, even music can be hard to distinguish as being created by humans. Ohio University School of Media Arts and Studies Director and music industry expert Josh Antonuccio sheds some light on how AI is continuing to transform the music industry.

Career Development

Laura Holbrook joins OHIO Southern as Career Development Coordinator

July 7, 2025 4 min

Alumna Laura Holbrook returns to OHIO Southern as career development coordinator, offering guidance to students and alumni on resumes, job searches, career exploration and more.

Student Success

Wren Denny leaves her mark in the classroom, on streets of Athens

July 2, 2025 9 min

The Ohio University student’s street mural on East State Street in Athens will celebrated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 4.

Theme Parks

A battle for Orlando: Theme parks expert Beth Novak weighs in on the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe

June 26, 2025 7 min

Theme park lovers rejoice! A new theme park has opened in Orlando and rumor has it it's pretty epic. But how does this new Universal park compete with the other major parks in Orlando?

OHIO Announcements

University Libraries welcomes Ex Libris Alma as its new system platform

June 17, 2025 3 min

University Libraries’ new system, Ex Libris Alma, allows for a smoother and more modern platform for the OHIO community.

Academic Achievement

OHIO announces spring semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

June 2, 2025 2 min

OHIO is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 11,100 students who officially qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for spring semester 2025.

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