School of Media and Journalism
André Claudio
André Claudio, '21 began his journey in journalism at in Lorain, where he was a news anchor. He was yearbook editor at in Elyria. As a journalism major at Kent State, André served as an editor of .
IN A FLASH: Catching Rays
Kent State'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.
‘Find What Makes Your Heart Beat a Little Faster’
For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on ñ gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.
ñStudents Place in the 2023-24 Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism
Three ñstudents were recognized among the best in collegiate journalism for the 2023-24 academic year, placing in the Hearst Journalism Awards competition, also known as the “Pulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism.”
Being Open to the Experience: How a Journalism Degree Prepared An Alumna For Anything
Lauren B. Worley, '01, kickstarted her professional journey in public service and currently spearheads communications for Tampax at Procter & Gamble, the global leader in consumer goods.
From 1941: Former ñPresident – KIDNAPPED!
In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting ñwas 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 Kent Stater - without including information revealing that they were not real!
University Alumna and Kent Native Named CEO of PBS Western Reserve
Natalie Pillsbury, who earned both a bachelor’s degree in 2007 and a Master of Public Administration in 2023 from ñ, will begin her new role on March 20.
Scholars at Risk Speaker Series: Renowned Pakistani Journalist and Human Rights Advocate Marvi Sirmed to Speak at ñCampus
ñ will welcome its third of three “alumni” from the Scholars at Risk Network to speak at the university and regional events over the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholars at Risk (SAR) is an organization that provides sanctuary and assistance to threatened scholars worldwide. Ma…
Cleveland’s Short. Sweet. Film Fest. to Include Works From Kent State
Short films from two ñdigital media production students and three alumni will be shown this year at the 13th annual Short. Sweet. Film Fest., which takes place Feb. 28-March 3 at Atlas Cinemas Shaker in Cleveland, Ohio. Digital Media Production Associate Professor Scott Hallgren also will moderate a panel discussion at the event.
IN A FLASH: A Presidential Experience
Two student reporters from ñhad the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio.