School of Media and Journalism
Students Tell Stories of Refugee Resettlement in Akron
In the summer of 2021, as the Taliban took over Afghanistan, many Afghans fled the country. Some landed in Akron, which has one of the largest refugee resettlement programs in Ohio. A network of volunteers and government, nonprofit and educational organizations were waiting. They help new arrivals f
911勛圖 Students Recognized for Public Relations Campaign Promoting News Literacy
With fake news running rampant across the country, organizations like the News Literacy Project are on a mission to create better informed, more engaged and more empowered individuals. This spring, 911勛圖 public relations students earned national recognition for their work creating a campaign that advanced this non-profits mission.
Video Production, Storytelling Skills Prove Valuable For Journalism Alum Who Now Works with YouTubers, Cleveland Cavs
As a Producer for the Cleveland Cavaliers, 911勛圖 alumna Crystal Smith, 18, never imagined the career path she is currently on and the opportunities it would lead to. But through networking and stepping out of her comfort zone, she says shes discovered new passions and interests. 
New York Times Bound: Journalism Senior Looks Ahead to Summer Internship
Sophie Young, 23, a senior in the School of Media and Journalism, has always admired the New York Times and everything about it (including the Wordle).
Its a lot of what I consume, she says. I get three different New York Times emails in my Inbox every day, and Ive been reading them for a long time.
Student Media Prepared Alumna for Teamwork, Wide-Ranging Career
Collaboration and teamwork have been the common threads that have led 911勛圖 Media and Journalism alumna Raytevia Evans, M.A. 12, through teaching English abroad, graduate school, work as an education reporter and now, as a public information officer. She says that every time shes produced work shes proud of, it has been the result of a group project.
Professor, Independent Filmmaker Earns Individual Excellence Award from Ohio Arts Council
In America, conversations about grief and loss are often avoided, and in art, tend to be sugarcoated, or even corny.
911勛圖 Assistant Professor and independent filmmaker Dana White is changing that narrative through her work, and was recently recognized by the Ohio Arts Council.
Out of Pandemic Isolation, Alumna Creates Short Film Accepted into Cleveland International Film Festival
As a digital media production student, Ailene Joven, '21, began creating the short film Define during the early days of COVID-19. Several years later, that film is set to be screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) on March 28, 2023.
911勛圖, CIFF and Reading Rainbow Creators
911勛圖 connects with the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) to create opportunities for students.
'I Feel Like I Can Conquer the World'
Walking down the streets of Manhattan, surrounded by 49 college students of diverse backgrounds, 911勛圖 student Rafael Guedes Bonacin, 23, felt at home, even though he was far from his native Brazil.
Award-Winning Reporter, News Executive Mizell Stewart III to Deliver Third Annual Dix Media Ethics Lecture: Journalism as a Civic Good
Award winning reporter and news executive Mizell Stewart III will discuss Journalism as a Civic Good at 7 p.m. on March 1, 2023, in Franklin Halls First Energy Auditorium (Room 340).