journalism
Spring 2018 CCI Research Colloquium to Discuss PTSD in Journalists from Hurricane Harvey
Gretchen Dworznik, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, will present her research on Friday, April 20, as part of the Spring 2018 College of Communication and Information (CCI) Research Colloquium. Dworznik will present her research tit…
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Alumni Profile: Rich Breiner, Ph.D. '80
Toastmasters three-time world champion of public speaking and Kent State University alumnus Rich Breiner, Ph.D., ’80, visited campus recently for the first time since graduation nearly 40 years ago. School of Communication Studies (COMM) marketing assistant Mikala Lugen sat down with Breiner to t…
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2015 Alumni and Friend of JMC Awards Ceremony
JMC recognized its distinguished alumni and friend of the School at its annual Alumni Awards and Friends ceremony and reception in Franklin Hall on Friday, October 2. Kent State President Beverly Warren was in attendance to deliver congratulatory remarks in recognition of the accomplishments of thi…
School of Media and Journalism
JMC to host a day-long technology workshop
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) will host TechConnect 2015, a free, day-long workshop in Franklin Hall on Sunday, April 26, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is open to students, faculty and professionals who want to learn how journalism and technology intersect l…
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Kate O'Brian delivers inspiring address at the annual Robert G. McGruder guest lecture
On Wednesday, Kate O’Brian, president of Al Jazeera America, was honored at the 12th annual Robert G. McGruder awards lecture and luncheon, with the distinguished guest lecture award. The award recognizes the accomplishments of media professionals who encourage diversity in the field of journal…
School of Media and Journalism
Al Jazeera America President Named 2015 McGruder Award for Media Diversity Winner
Notable Casting Director Tapped for Media Distinguished Leadership Award Kate O’Brian, president of Al Jazeera America, has been named the 2015 winner of the Robert G. McGruder Distinguished Guest Lecture and Award for Diversity by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State Uni…
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Media at the Movies "A Fragile Trust: Plagiarism, Power and Jayson Blair at the New York Times."
Join us for a screening of the 2014 documentary "A Fragile Trust: Power, Plagiarism and Jayson Blair at the New York Times" on March 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Franklin Hall First Energy Auditorium (Room 340). A FRAGILE TRUST tells the story of Jayson Blair, the serial plagiarist of…
School of Media and Journalism
JMC's ACEJMC Accreditation
WHAT IS ACCREDITATION? The structure for evaluating and accrediting journalism and mass communication programs was established in 1945, when the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC) was formed. ACEJMC is the agency formally recognized by the Council for H…
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2015-2016 Scholarship Application Available
JMC recognizes the financial burden of obtaining a college education and strives to help offset costs for students. Through our various scholarship programs, we recognize and reward students with high academic excellence, evidence of leadership and community service. Scholarship awards are made poss…
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Photojournalism Students Capture Footage of World’s Largest Santa Parade
Professor David LaBelle and a group of five photojournalism students traveled to Kingsport, Tenn., on Nov. 22 to capture images and record footage of the Santa Train, the world’s largest Santa parade. The Santa Train runs a 110-mile route from Pikeville, Ky., to Kingsport, Tenn., e…
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