The J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies, solving business problems with technology and creativity. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in information and telecommunication systems (ITS), cybersecurity operations (CSO) and virtual reality and game development degree. For students interested in multi-disciplinary skills, our degrees offer multiple tracks or minors. As part of our growing collaboration with other colleges, we offer certificates in e-sports and cybersecurity. The school is also the academic home of the GRID Lab, which conducts advanced content production largely centered on augmented, virtual, mixed reality and digital games.
Our program in Virtual Reality and Game Development has been nationally recognized in the Animation Career Review 2025 College Rankings, securing the #21 spot among the Top 25 Public Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Schools in the U.S. (Source)
In an exclusive coverage by 10TV in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Rishabh Das discusses this emerging threat and outlines potential defensive measures to identify deepfake threats.
Ohio University is partnering with Checkpoint to enhance the cybersecurity workforce. The university will be a part of the global effort to prepare today’s students with vital cyber skills to protect our digital future.
Dr. Rishabh Das is a new Assistant Professor at the McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies teaching students about the importance of cyber security. We interviewed him to learn about his role as a professor, his research and the unique opportunities and guidance he offers to Ohio University students.