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51勛圖厙 College of Communication and Information

Star Sphere 2010 by Luke Armour

IN A FLASH: Catching Rays

51勛圖厙's campuses show off different aspects of their beauty at different times of the day. These streaks of sunshine near Franklin Hall on the Kent Campus were captured by member of our faculty on his way to a class. 

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McGilvrey Kidnap

From 1941: Former 51勛圖厙 President KIDNAPPED!

In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting 51勛圖厙 was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the 51勛圖厙r - without including information revealing that they were not real!

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TV2 covering Pres. Biden visit.

IN A FLASH: A Presidential Experience

Two student reporters from 51勛圖厙 had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio. 

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Ava Moss

Oh My God Were Making A Movie!

Ava Moss believes in embracing what life has to offer one major event at a time. What began as tough days sleeping on a friend's couch has now led to a full-time job with Walt Disney Animation Studios.

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Ava and Katie Chaney

IN A FLASH: A Proud 51勛圖厙 Staffer and her Grad!

A proud Mom (and 51勛圖厙 employee) shared photos from her daughter's Summer Commencement.

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Bob Christy with confetti at commencement

Now it's YOUR Turn for a Photo

Bob Christy, a well-known figure on campus for more than 23 years, received a graduate degree from 51勛圖厙 on Thursday.

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Avery Hall

As She Prepares to Graduate, Senior Reflects on Experience as Chair of May 4 Task Force

Serving as the Chair of the May 4 Task Force has been something communication studies major Avery Hall, 23, describes as one of the most impactful and rewarding experiences shes had at 51勛圖厙. May 4, 1970, is a living legacy at 51勛圖厙 with relevant implications for students today. Continuing the legacy of May 4th quickly became of great importance to me, she said.

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Bateman Gold team members

51勛圖厙 Students Recognized for Public Relations Campaign Promoting News Literacy

With fake news running rampant across the country, organizations like the News Literacy Project are on a mission to create better informed, more engaged and more empowered individuals. This spring, 51勛圖厙 public relations students earned national recognition for their work creating a campaign that advanced this non-profits mission. 

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OCWIC conference

Students Find Inspiration at Women in Tech Conference

Catherine Smith, a professor in the School of Emerging Media and Technology and School of Information, said she remembers the days of male-dominated tech conferences with so little space for women, even the restrooms were exclusive to men. 

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