The Schoonover Center for Communication will house the college's five schools and the WOUB Center for Public Media in one facility that combines the former Baker Center and the Radio-Television Building.  This new facility will bring all of our faculty and students together into one integrated space, where students can learn in an environment that encourages creativity, team work and thinking outside the limits of traditional disciplines. This new facility will serve our growing College of almost 2,500 students – students who are better than ever, studying with outstanding faculty, engaging in research, participating in student organizations, and working with cutting-edge technology to prepare for successful careers and enriched lives.

On May 13, 2008, Ohio University President McDavis announced a $7.5 million lead gift from Scripps College alumnus Steven L. Schoonover and his wife, Barbara, for the new integrated communication facility.   To learn more about this historic gift, please read the press release.

The total project cost is estimated at $37 million to $40 million. The Schoonovers' leadership gift, together with other commitments, brings the Scripps College within $4 million of its fundraising goal for the facility.  Your support will help our students achieve their dreams and help the Scripps College of Communication maintain its unsurpassed excellence.