school of media and journalism

Media and Journalism Student Reflects on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in PR Industry Following National Summit

Public Relations Student Group Wins Three National Awards
Kent State’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA Kent) Chapter won three national awards, including the prestigious Dr. F.H. Teahan Award for University Service. The national award was announced during the Awards Ceremony Brunch at the International Public Relations Student Society Conference in Dallas on Nov. 14, 2022.

Kent State’s Dynamic Film Duo

MDJ Hosts VR-Based Training to Prepare Student Journalists for Uncertain Situations

Media and Esports: One Kent State Student's Journey
Esports has transformed online gaming into a spectator sport — and a projects the industry will be worth $3.5 billion by 2025.

Journalism Students Earn National, Regional Honors
Students in the School of Media and Journalism recently received recognition from two prestigious student journalism competitions: The Hearst Journalism Awards and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence Awards.

Students Implement Public Relations Tactics to Raise Awareness for Lymphoma Research

Changing the Future for Black Journalists

Director's Note: March 2022
The argument for studying journalism has never been stronger. Just a quick glance at the news makes the case. We’re training students who will graduate equipped with strong writing skills – still the number one most important skill set according to all employers with whom I interact; technical skills to communicate using whatever equipment, software and tools are available; and the ethical decision-making skills necessary to function in a world where decisions are rarely cut and dry.

Covering a Crisis From Day One
For recent journalism graduates, the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped their entry into the news industry. Young MDJ alumni have focused much of their professional careers on the pandemic, mostly with a Northeast Ohio angle — not just on case numbers or other statistics, but also on the effects on the economy, businesses and the healthcare industry.