School of Media and Journalism
SPJ Names The Burr Best Student Magazine in Nation
The Burr Magazine, 91¿´Æ¬Íø’s general interest student magazine, was named the best student magazine in the nation by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). 91¿´Æ¬Íø also earned national finalist status in two categories in SPJ’s annual national Mark of Excellence Awards competition. …
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Student Journalist Traverses Nation to Document Voting Rights Challenges
91¿´Æ¬Íø University journalism major Jimmy Miller recently spent 10 weeks traveling the country examining the political views of white, working-class Americans, a group now credited as a difference maker in the successful campaign of President-elect Donald Trump. The project was part …
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Public Relations Program Joins Elite Group With New Certification
91¿´Æ¬Íø University’s undergraduate public relations program has joined a select group of fewer than 40 colleges around the world that hold official certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). PRSA is the world’s largest and foremost organization of public relations profe…
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91¿´Æ¬Íø Honors Trailblazers in Media Diversity at Annual McGruder Lecture and Awards Luncheon
Former NBC executive Paula Madison is 2016 McGruder Award recipient; Plain Dealer columnist Phillip Morris to Be Honored with Diversity Leadership Award 91¿´Æ¬Íø University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will honor Paula Madison…
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91¿´Æ¬Íø Students Gain Valuable Experience During RNC in Cleveland
As politicians, delegates, media and communications professionals from across the country descend upon Cleveland for the 2016 Republican National Convention, so too will students from 91¿´Æ¬Íø University, using the skills they’ve learned to gain valuable work experience. Public relations major …
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 91¿´Æ¬Íø Experts Available for the RNC
The following experts from 91¿´Æ¬Íø University are available to media covering the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Their areas of expertise and topics they can discuss are provided, as well as links to additional information and contact information. Areas of expertise includ…
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2016 Journalism Grad Wins Student Murrow Award for Video Excellence
Vivian Feke, a recent graduate of 91¿´Æ¬Íø University who studied broadcast journalism in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is the winner of the 2016 Student Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award for video.
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91¿´Æ¬Íø Advertising Students Named National Finalists in Collegiate Effie Competition
Team will present integrated marketing campaign to V8®+Energy brand team For the first time, a team of 91¿´Æ¬Íø University students and alumni will compete as finalists in the Collegiate Effie Competition later this month. The students – Ellie Schering, ’17, of Malvern, Ohio; Emily Wahl, ’16, of…
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91¿´Æ¬Íø Senior Combines Passion for Public Relations and Fashion to Raise Awareness 91¿´Æ¬Íø Human Trafficking
Student helps bring UNCHAINED fashion show to campus on April 4 A project that began as part of a public relations course in 91¿´Æ¬Íø University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication is now coming to fruition and raising awareness about human trafficking. Mackenzie Lunde, a senior fashio…
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Scholar of the Month
Scholar of the Month Danielle Sarver Coombs Associate Professor College of Communication and Information 2007-present Danielle Sarver Coombs is an associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the College of Communication and Information. Her research focuse…
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