Scripps College of Communication Stories

Bowl games and big-time sporting events offers premium experiences for student media

December 8, 2023 4 min

Big-time sporting events — relished by athletes — also amp up resumes, highlight reels and pro contacts for Ohio University media students who travel nationwide to cover powerhouse contests.

Ohio University and WOUB laid the groundwork for Jason Notoras’s media management career

December 5, 2023 4 min

Another season of WOUB’s Hardwood Heroes just around the corner, Jason Notoras is proud and amazed that the show he and a few other students pitched to WOUB leadership in 2006 is still on the air.

Two people sit side-by-side on a stage, both holding a microphone. The man on the right is speaking directly to the woman on the left

One dozen Ohio University journalism students participate in security simulation at Ohio State

December 4, 2023 3 min

Twelve undergraduate and graduate students from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University took part in breaking news scenarios involving state, national and international storylines.

Colorful leaves are shown on the trees and on the ground on the College Green

Senior Associate Registrar Bob DeLong retiring after 39+ years of service

December 1, 2023 2 min

The Ohio University community is invited to celebrate DeLong’s retirement on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023,

Screenshot of Nancy Cartwright's commencement speech at Ohio University, with the text

Making Champions: Ohio University Speech and Debate team in third century of building confidence

December 1, 2023 4 min

The history and excellence of speech and debate at OHIO carries on with the current team.

Graduates pose for photos following Fall Commencement.

Fall Commencement set for Saturday, Dec. 16

November 30, 2023 1 min

Approximately 1,100 students are expected to participate in Ohio University’s Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16.

MDIA alumnus Patrick Evans on how OHIO-in-LA lead him to a career in post-production

November 27, 2023 3 min

MDIA alumnus Patrick Evans discusses his experience at OHIO and how his involvement in the OHIO-in-LA program led him to his current position as head of post-production at Goodform.

MLB Network Associate Producer Alexander Moore credits the experience he gained on industry-standard equipment at Ohio University and WOUB for his success

November 22, 2023 4 min

Alexander Moore transferred to OHIO because of the school’s strong journalism program and the fact that he could gain hands-on media experience at WOUB.

Scripps Alumnus Inducted to Communication Hall of Fame

November 21, 2023 3 min

Kyle Bowser was inducted into the Ohio Communication Hall of Fame October 26 in Los Angeles, during the celebration for the tenth anniversary of the OHIO-in-LA program.

NBC5 Chicago TV director is thankful for her start as a student at Ohio University and WOUB

November 20, 2023 3 min

As a TV director at NBC5 in Chicago, Natalie Abraham is in charge of making sure the station’s morning show gets on the air each weekday.

Faculty members dressed in academic regalia sit in an audience

Faculty Experts Roundup

November 17, 2023 3 min

Faculty news from November includes a White House climate report, newly published books, and literary awards.

Ohio University and WOUB prepared former Ohio Women’s Soccer Player to be a brand journalist in MLS

November 16, 2023 5 min

When Alex Stec came to Athens from Medina, Ohio in 2010, she was a women’s soccer player with an interest in sports media.

An Ohio University student is shown using virtual reality equipment in the GRID Lab

OHIO ranked in Top 50 in U.S. for virtual reality and game development

November 16, 2023 4 min

The annual rankings also list OHIO in the Top 25 nationally among public colleges and universities, and among the Top 10 in the Midwest.

WOUB set Dennis Kronenberg up for a versatile career

November 14, 2023 4 min

You’ve heard of a “gym rat” right? Well, Dennis Kronenberg was a self-proclaimed “WOUB rat." He says that he lived at the station while he attended college at Ohio University in Athens.

Matt Archibald uses experience from Ohio University and WOUB to produce content for Learfield Studios