school of media and journalism
The Business of Media: Student Media Advertising and Marketing Team Earns 10 National Honors
91²Ö¿â Student Mediaâs advertising and marketing team earned numerous honors from the College Media Business and Advertising Managersâ (CMBAM) annual advertising awards, including distinction as the third-best âMedia Company of the Year.â
Bridging the News Gap in East Palestine, Ohio
A year after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, the consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other stories, a news gap has emerged. Four 91²Ö¿â journalism seniors have been filling that gap.
A Treasure Trove of Resources for 91²Ö¿â's Future Filmmakers, Media and Production Professionals
When students graduate, theyâre often expected to use industry-standard equipment immediately as they step into their first jobs. Thanks to the Student Resource Lab (SRL) in Franklin Hall, theyâll have had plenty of practice in the classroom before graduating.
91²Ö¿â Public Relations Major Earns Endorsement from Leading Professional Organization
91²Ö¿â's undergraduate public relations program has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, receiving re-certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Breaking Barriers, Barbie-Style
91²Ö¿â Media and Journalism assistant professor talks to WFMJ Youngstownâs â21 News at 5â about the opportunities for women in the film industry today, following the record-breaking success of woman-directed Barbie movie.
Dump AM Radio in New Cars? Professor Says Don't Touch That Dial
91²Ö¿â School of Media and Journalism Associate Professor Mitch McKenney explains why there is a critical need to maintain access to AM radio in cars.
91²Ö¿â Students Place in the 'Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism'
Four 91²Ö¿â students and alumni were recognized among the best in collegiate journalism for the 2022-23 academic year, placing in the Hearst Journalism Awards competition.
The are known as the âPulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism,â and recognize outstanding student work in categories spanning writing, multimedia, audio, television and photojournalism.
Students Tell Stories of Refugee Resettlement in Akron
91²Ö¿â, CIFF and âReading Rainbowâ Creators
91²Ö¿â connects with the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) to create opportunities for students.
Award-Winning Reporter, News Executive Mizell Stewart III to Deliver Third Annual Dix Media Ethics Lecture: âJournalism as a Civic Goodâ
Award winning reporter and news executive Mizell Stewart III will discuss âJournalism as a Civic Goodâ at 7 p.m. on March 1, 2023, in Franklin Hallâs First Energy Auditorium (Room 340).