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E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism is committed to providing an education that emphasizes professional excellence, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Through a blend of professional education, practical experience, and intellectual exploration, we teach journalism in a way that it can be applied to many professions and to a rewarding life in a multicultural and fast changing world. Whether it's telling a story, building a brand, or engaging in research, we prepare students for their chosen professions now and as those professions change in the future.

Student org spotlight: Society of Professional Journalists, OHIO Chapter

OU SPJ has been on campus for 50+ years. It is the recipient of four consecutive outstanding national campus chapter of the year awards and eight overall. It has received the nation's top chapter honor more times than any other chapter.

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  • Journalism student selected for coveted 2021 Udall Scholarship

    May 11, 2021
    HTC journalism major Morgan Spehar, from Auburn, Ohio, has been selected as a Udall Scholar for the 2021-22 academic year, highlighting her work in environmental journalism. She is the sole recipient in the state of Ohio from any Ohio university or college.
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  • Journalism students pick up nine awards in regional competition

    April 19, 2021
    Students from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism were winners and finalists in the Region 4 Mark of Excellence awards sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists. Winning entries will compete against the winners from SPJ’s 11 other regions for the national Mark of Excellence awards.
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  • In podcast, journalism professor Sweeney reflects on lessons learned from cancer and life

    April 16, 2021
    Professor Mike Sweeney reflects on his life experiences in a podcast series recorded with longtime colleague, and retired J-School director Bob Stewart.
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