Stories tagged with: School of Visual Communication

Journalism alumna wins first place in inaugural 2024-25 Hearst Journalism Awards Podcast Competition

May 20, 2025 3 min

Sophia Young, a ‘24 Honors Tutorial College (HTC) journalism alumna, won first place in the inaugural podcast competition in the 2024-25 Hearst Journalism Awards.

Scholarships

The School of Visual Communication dominates NPPF scholarships for second year in a row

May 16, 2025 3 min

For the second year in a row, the School of Visual Communication in the Scripps College of Communication garnered the most scholarships from the National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF).

Scripps Semester in DC Program for Undergraduate Students

OHIO Announcements

OHIO students encouraged to apply for Scripps Semester in DC program

April 28, 2025 2 min

The Scripps Semester in D.C. program is a fully immersive experience designed for students who are ready to grow, explore and take their skills to the next level.

AI Panel

Scripps College faculty and graduate student lead AI panel discussion at AEJMC Southeast Colloquium

April 16, 2025 3 min

The Scripps College of Communication is leading the way when it comes to use of artificial intelligence (AI) in graduate higher education.

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning weekend in Cleveland provides VISCOM students with real-world opportunities and deadlines

March 28, 2025 3 min

Students from the School of Visual Communication are still talking about what they learned after participating in a weekend of experiential learning last month with alum Andrew Burkle and his team.

Student Success

Visual Communication student lands paid photography internship with the Boston Red Sox

March 26, 2025 3 min

When Ohio University Senior Clay Stark graduates this spring, he will only be a few days away from starting his “dream internship" working for Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox on May 6.

black and white photo of a man kneeling in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Alumni & Friends

The Gift of Memories

March 24, 2025 7 min

A decades-spanning collection of images by photographer Dan Dry provides an important glimpse into OHIO history and beyond.

Faculty members dressed in academic regalia sit in an audience

Faculty news

Faculty experts roundup

March 20, 2025 11 min

Between new findings on ancient hominins' arrival in Europe, recognition in the sciences, publications, conference presentations, grants and awards, OHIO faculty had a busy winter season.

Two people sit in front of microphones in front of a blue curtain backdrop, smiling

Emerging Creatives

From Kenya to Ohio: Bridging continents through music

March 19, 2025 7 min

How this MFA student went from virtually attending OHIO’s Music Industry Summit from Kenya to becoming the host of an official MIS podcast.

Community Engagement

VISCOM works with University and community partners to screen film during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March 17, 2025 2 min

VISCOM is partnering with Alden Library and the Athens City Commission on Disabilities to present a screening of "The Ride Ahead: Love, Tattoos, and Other Disabled Things."

President Jimmy Carter - Photo by Ben Gray '93 Viscom at Ohio University

OHIO Alumni

Behind the lens: An OHIO graduate's rare and intimate look at Jimmy Carter's life, legacy and farewell

February 12, 2025 3 min

For nearly 25 years, Ohio University alumnus Ben Gray, BS '93, has photographed the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter—from public engagements to private moments in Plains, Georgia. When the former president was laid to rest, Gray was chosen as one of the Carter family’s official photographers, capturing the funeral from an intimate perspective. With exclusive access, this OHIO grad and accomplished photojournalist documented a moment of national remembrance, preserving Carter’s farewell for history. Here, he tells his story.

Students in front of Cinderella's castle at Disney

The OHIO Experience

Unlocking the magic: Disney adventures bring storytelling to life

February 10, 2025 3 min

The renowned Storytelling in Theme Parks class brings storytelling to life as students immerse themselves in Disney World, experiencing its magic firsthand and capturing it through their own creative lens.

Virtual Reality

Scripps graduate student’s virtual reality project tackles cancer care education

February 6, 2025 3 min

A project led by a Scripps College graduate student is addressing cancer care education through the use of virtual reality (VR), in collaboration with the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Photojournalism

VisCom Knight Fellows duo featured in Spotlight Exhibition

January 22, 2025 5 min

The photography exhibit featuring work by the School of Visual Communication's Knight Fellows will run through February 14.

Alumni

Food photographer Andrew Burkle ’09 believes it’s important to give back to current students

December 18, 2024 3 min

When Andrew Burkle came to OHIO he was an undecided major who couldn’t see what was in his future. Now, thanks to the Visual Communication program, his vision is crystal clear.

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