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Kent State University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA Kent) won their 14th consecutive Star Chapter Award, and two former executive board members won the 2025 National Gold Key Award for work during the 2024-2025 school year.
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The annual short film collaboration among Kent State, Cuyahoga Community College and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra gives young musicians the rare chance to record original music for films alongside faculty and professional mentors.
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Sophia Gillespie has mastered the art and science of storytelling in her role as associate producer at PBS Western Reserve. A 2023 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Production, she felt well-prepared to take on and excel in a media leadership position. Learn…
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Student Media has achieved a major milestone this semester: Kent State Television (KSTV) is now streaming live in the Kent Student Center, showcasing the incredible work of Kent State’s student creators to a broader campus audience.
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Kent State Student Media kicked off the academic year with energy, creativity and a renewed focus on outreach and engagement. From welcoming new students during move-in weekend to making a bold statement at Blastoff and hosting a lively Student Media Open House, our goal has…
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Kent State Student Media is proud to celebrate the first recipients of the Mandy Jenkins Memorial Scholarship, created to honor the life and legacy of a remarkable alumna who helped shape the world of journalism.Mandy Jenkins earned her bachelor’s degree in news from Kent State…
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Alumna Heidi Baumgarten, '06, sat down with us to talk about her path to Student Media, the role it played in her university life and how it shaped her after graduation in finding her career path.
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Flash Media will serve as the advertising and marketing arm of Student Media, offering strategic, creative and media placement services that support all of our student-run outlets.
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This year’s Student Media leadership team has been exceptional, guiding our media outlets through transformation, innovation and a deepened connection to our campus and community.
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Kent State Student Media is proud to announce that The Kent Stater earned First Place in News Coverage (Division A) at the 2025 Ohio Collegiate Newspaper and Best Website Awards, hosted by the Ohio News Media Association (ONMA). Now in its 16th year, the competition recognized…