Scripps College of Communication Stories

Participants and organizers from a spelling bee competition at Ohio University stand together for a photo. One person is wearing a bee costume.
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.

Pavel Butorin Headshot
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.
Cutler Hall on College Green.
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.
Students work in recording studio with professional
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.
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.
Newspaper
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.”

The winners of the Eco Challenge, along with advisors, hold trophies while standing on stage at the Eco Challenge, and a 1st Place graphic is shown behind them
Student Success

OHIO students come up with innovative ideas in annual Eco Challenge

February 4, 2026 4 min

The Eco Challenge offers students a unique experiential learning opportunity, allowing participants to be active problem-solvers in their community.

Richard Stevens talks to students on Ohio University's Athens campus
OHIO Alumni

Paying it forward from a paper-route past: How Richard Stevens supports the next generation of journalists

February 4, 2026 4 min

Richard Stevens’ career in journalism began with a Cleveland paper route and led to a degree from Ohio University. Now, through the Richard J. Stevens Scholarship in Journalism, he is giving back. The scholarship helps students gain the time and financial stability needed for hands-on reporting, student media, and experiential learning that prepare them for careers in journalism.
Tracy Plouck presents Amista Lipot with the Faculty and Staff Leadership Award
OHIO Awards

Amista Lipot recognized with Voinovich Faculty and Staff Leadership Award

February 3, 2026 3 min

Her two decades of work at Ohio University have brought significant financial support for the institution and its initiatives. She has also led cooperative efforts among government leaders in the region.
A representation of artificial intelligence listening to music.
Faculty Experts

Convenient personalization or death of organic discovery? Streaming algorithms have reshaped how we listen to music

February 3, 2026 6 min

Nearly every music streaming platform increasingly relies on artificial intelligence-driven algorithms. School of Media Arts and Studies Director Josh Antonuccio discusses AI's role in the age of personalized music curation.
The OHIO Chillicothe Campus is shown on a fall day
Alumni Leaders

OHIO Chillicothe welcomes Distinguished Alumni Award nominations

February 2, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is seeking nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented to Ohio University Chillicothe alumni who are making a significant impact as leaders in their community.
Newspaper
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO’s 2025 Newsmakers wrapped: A look back on faculty in the media in 2025

January 22, 2026 5 min

In a year marked by technological change, innovations in science and renewed curiosity about our past and future, faculty emerged as essential voices helping audiences make sense of the world.
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