Scripps College of Communication

Scripps expertise: The booming esports industry

June 5, 2023 Ohio University opened its state-of-the-art 3,200 square foot esports facility in Scripps Hal in October 2022.

Jenn Bowie named Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, Executive Director of the Ohio University Alumni Association

June 1, 2023 Ohio University has named Jenn Bowie as the Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving and Executive Director of the Ohio University Alumni Association.

Susy Cheston’s experience at Ohio University and WOUB helped inspire her passion for addressing international poverty issues

May 25, 2023 Susy Cheston is now the chief growth officer at an international non-profit called the Business Council for Peace, but as a young woman pursued a career in public media leadership.

Emmy Award-winning Producer David Collins says his time at Ohio University and WOUB gave him the confidence to succeed

May 17, 2023 When David Collins ’89 was asked if he would like a WOUB stole to wear when he spoke at Ohio University’s undergraduate commencement on May 6, he couldn’t grab it and put it on fast enough.

WOUB helped lead Julie Winch to become a lead copywriter at Deloitte

May 16, 2023 When Julie (Hartz) Winch came to Ohio University in 2005, she knew the value of hands-on experience and was ready to jump in with both feet at WOUB Public Media.

Former Cleveland Sports TV Anchor calls WOUB experience “irreplaceable”

May 9, 2023 When Ron Jantz was a child growing up in northeast Ohio, he knew three things; he loved sports, he wasn’t a great athlete, and he wanted a career that involved being around sports.

Authors and influencers: Scripps professors 'wrote the book' (literally)

May 9, 2023 The Scripps College of Communication faculty is made up of a deep bench of authors and experts who share their knowledge beyond the classroom.

Soon after graduation, Scripps alumni cover national championship

April 25, 2023 Just months after graduating from the Scripps College of Communication, OHIO alumni were in Dallas covering a national championship.

Anne Valeant to serve as director of operations, strategy and partnerships in the Scripps College of Communication

April 22, 2023 The Scripps College of Communication has selected Anne “Annie” Valeant to be the next director of operations, strategy and partnerships in the dean’s office.

Emily Chapman named Chief Financial and Administrative Officer in the Scripps College of Communication

April 22, 2023 The Scripps College of Communication is pleased to announce that Emily Chapman was recently appointed as the college’s chief financial and administrative officer.

Scripps journalism alumni return to the bricks for centennial symposium

April 20, 2023 Seventeen journalism alumni from the years were back on the bricks to share their professional journeys at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Centennial Symposium on campus April 4-5.

Former Cincinnati TV Sports Anchor John Popovich conducts sports storytelling workshop with WOUB students

April 19, 2023 When John Popovich graduated from Ohio University in 1973 with a telecommunications degree, the media landscape for sports anchors and reporters was very different than it is today.

In focus: Ohio University photojournalists win (more) awards

April 12, 2023 From Alaska’s Bering Sea to Ukraine, photojournalists trained at Ohio University are winning top recognition and upholding a long tradition of competitive excellence.

Alan Leventhal’s Hollywood production career started as a stage manager at Ohio University and WOUB

April 11, 2023 Alan Leventhal knew he wanted to work in television since he was in high school in Union Township, New Jersey.

Alyssa Alcorn jumped into political work before deciding on law school

April 5, 2023 Alyssa Alcorn didn't go straight to law school after graduating from OHIO. Instead, she jumped into helping with a state political campaign and then went to work for a law firm in Columbus.