Scripps College of Communication Stories

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Anniversary celebration

The GRID Lab to celebrate anniversary April 10

March 18, 2026 1 min

The GRID Lab will host a free open house event in celebration its 20th anniversary, showcasing undergraduate and graduate student work.

Schoonover Center
OHIO Announcements

OHIO to hold open forums for Scripps College dean search finalists

March 17, 2026 1 min

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald J. Leo announces four finalists for the position of dean of the Scripps College of Communication.
College Green
OHIO Awards

OHIO Learning Communities honors instructors, leaders, advocates

March 5, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Learning Communites Programs celebrated their Fall 2025 instructors, Learning Community leaders and advocates at the annual Learning Community Programs Awards.

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Exploring podcasts

From iPod to instruction: Our expert talks podcasts

March 4, 2026 2 min

Chris Stewart's interest in podcasts took him from listener to host to instructor. In the latest episode of our Ask the Experts podcast, we explore the history and enduring popularity of a medium we have come to love.
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Alumni

How Tommy Boone turned persistence into a career at Universal Music Group

March 3, 2026 2 min

Tommy Boone blends creativity with analytics through leading teams in royalties, copyright and automation, while proving that persistence and adaptability can turn any path into a music industry success.
Scott Titsworth
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to reception honoring Dean Scott Titsworth on March 27

March 2, 2026 1 min

The Scripps College of Communication invites the Ohio University community to a reception honoring Dean Scott Titsworth on Friday, March 27, in the Schoonover Center.
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Community Events

OHIO colleges to host regional competition for Scripps National Spelling Bee on Feb. 28

February 24, 2026 1 min

The spelling bee is open to elementary and middle school students across the region and will be held from 10 a.m. - noon in Baker University Center, Room 240/242. The public is welcome to attend.

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Alumni Success

Alumnus Pavel Butorin to receive honor in fight for press freedom

February 24, 2026 3 min

Scripps alumnus Pavel Butorin and his wife, journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, will be honored with the James W. Foley Foundation’s World Press Freedom Award for their work and advocacy.
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Student awards

Three OHIO students win cybersecurity fellowship

February 23, 2026 3 min

Three students were honored by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association with a year-long fellowship that includes professional accreditation and a scholarship.
Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ '95) and David Rudolf
Pre-Law Day

OHIO’s Pre-Law Day keynote to feature attorneys Sonya Pfeiffer and David Rudolf examining cognitive biases in high-profile trials

February 23, 2026 2 min

OHIO will host its 2026 Pre-Law Day keynote on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Athena Cinema. The keynote will feature attorneys Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ '95) and David Rudolf.
Carly Leatherwood
OHIO Community

Leatherwood selected to join Leadership Ohio’s distinguished Class of 2026 fellows

February 20, 2026 3 min

Carly Leatherwood, who serves as Chief of Staff to OHIO President Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, has more than 25 years of communications and marketing experience and possesses a strong background in public service.

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Alumni

From campus radio to iHeartMedia: Jon Zellner’s full-circle moment in the industry

February 19, 2026 3 min

As a Bobcat, Jon Zellner set a goal to work at all seven campus radio stations. He did that and more. His journey to president of iHeartMedia shows how passion, persistence and connection can lead to the top of the audio industry.
OHIO students and faculty member Teri Peasley stand together on a busy sidewalk in England
Student Opportunities

Study abroad programs expand global opportunities for Ohio University regional campus students

February 11, 2026 6 min

Regional campus students at Ohio University are engaging in immersive international and community-based experiences that enhance cultural awareness, professional readiness and global perspective.
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Alumni

Bobcats helping Bobcats: Alumni stories of growth, creativity and connection

February 11, 2026 4 min

Eight OHIO alumni working across the music industry share their career journeys and advice for students in video interviews from the 2025 Music Industry Summit.
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Kiplinger Fellows

Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism announces 2026 fellows

February 5, 2026 4 min

Thirty-two journalists from across the globe were named 2026 Kiplinger Fellows. This year's Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism will focus on “Saving Local News: A Practical Guide.”

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