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Breaking Barriers, Barbie-Style
91²Ö¿â Media and Journalism assistant professor talks to WFMJ Youngstown’s “21 News at 5†about the opportunities for women in the film industry today, following the record-breaking success of woman-directed Barbie movie.
Dump AM Radio in New Cars? Professor Says Don't Touch That Dial
91²Ö¿â School of Media and Journalism Associate Professor Mitch McKenney explains why there is a critical need to maintain access to AM radio in cars.
91²Ö¿â Students Place in the 'Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism'
Four 91²Ö¿â students and alumni were recognized among the best in collegiate journalism for the 2022-23 academic year, placing in the Hearst Journalism Awards competition.
The are known as the “Pulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism,†and recognize outstanding student work in categories spanning writing, multimedia, audio, television and photojournalism.
Students Tell Stories of Refugee Resettlement in Akron
In the summer of 2021, as the Taliban took over Afghanistan, many Afghans fled the country. Some landed in Akron, which has one of the largest refugee resettlement programs in Ohio. A network of volunteers and government, nonprofit and educational organizations were waiting. They help new arrivals f…
91²Ö¿â, CIFF and ‘Reading Rainbow’ Creators
91²Ö¿â connects with the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) to create opportunities for students.
Award-Winning Reporter, News Executive Mizell Stewart III to Deliver Third Annual Dix Media Ethics Lecture: ‘Journalism as a Civic Good’
Award winning reporter and news executive Mizell Stewart III will discuss “Journalism as a Civic Good†at 7 p.m. on March 1, 2023, in Franklin Hall’s First Energy Auditorium (Room 340).
Media and Journalism Student Reflects on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in PR Industry Following National Summit
Public relations major Kristyn Hibbett, ‘23, recently earned a scholarship to attend a national summit on diversity, equity and inclusion in public relations in Chicago. The 2022 Plank Center Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Summit and Milestones in Mentoring Gala took place on Nov…
Public Relations Student Group Wins Three National Awards
91²Ö¿â’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.
91²Ö¿â’s Dynamic Film Duo
Dana White and Chris Knoblock are 91²Ö¿â’s film dynamic duo. Throughout their past few years of teaching at 91²Ö¿â, the couple has created an environment for students to experiment with filmmaking in a way that allows them to find their passion in the industry. After moving from New York …