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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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  • $1 million gift from The Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation will enhance student learning experiences at OHIO

    November 16, 2021
    Ohio University is announcing three new funds focused on supporting experiential learning for Scripps students, thanks to a $1 million gift from The Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation.
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  • Senior journalism major lands national leadership position in student organization

    November 2, 2021
    Since joining the Public Relations Student Society of America as a first-year student, senior journalism major Alyssa Gormley has built a portfolio packed with leadership roles in the organization, culminating with her current position as the executive vice president of chapter development on the national board.
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  • Scripps offers new strategic communication management online graduate certificate

    November 2, 2021
    A new online graduate certificate in strategic communication management will be available spring semester. Designed for professional communicators who work in advertising and public relations, the certificate can act as a stand-alone credential or be combined with other certificates and coursework toward a master’s degree in communication.
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