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Scripps Alumni Advisory Council 2025
Alumni

Scripps College engages alumni across generations through dual advisory councils

The Scripps College of Communication is strengthening its connection to alumni through two advisory councils that bring a wide range of professional experience, industry insight and generational perspective to the dean’s office. Together, the Dean’s Advisory Council and the Young Alumni Council offer guidance that reflects both long-term industry trends and the realities of early-career life in rapidly shifting communication fields.

Jeff Kuhn teaches in Morrocco in a public market
Emerging Tech

At the intersection of AI, gaming and diplomacy: Jeff Kuhn’s global reach

When Jeff Kuhn steps off a plane in Morocco, Saudi Arabia or Mongolia, he isn’t just representing himself. He is representing 51ÂÒÂ× and a global community of educators trying to make sense of rapid technological change.

Green and white streamers explode over the 2025 fall Commencement ceremony
Milestones

(Snow)caps and gowns

OHIO celebrated Fall Commencement under a wintry sky, as loved ones gathered to cheer for our newest batch of Bobcat alumni.

a Hispanic man with short black hair and a beard and mustache wearing a gray suit and white oxford shirt
Alumni Success

Getting serious about the gaming industry

OHIO alumnus discusses affecting positive societal change through the video game industry.

OHIO students, faculty, staff and alumni stand together for a group photo outside on the day of the luncheon
Alumni Share Advice

Voinovich School luncheon connects scholars and alumni, celebrates legacy

During the Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar Luncheon, OHIO alumni spoke with current scholars about their experience in the program and shared advice to prepare for post-graduation.

Three recipients of the Scripps College Pillar Awards hold their awards at 51ÂÒÂ×
Awards

Scripps College honors Learn and Engage Pillar awardees for advancing OHIO’s Dynamic Strategy

As the semester winds down, the Scripps College of Communication recognized 26 students, faculty and staff on Friday, Dec. 5, for outstanding contributions to 51ÂÒÂ×’s Learn and Engage pillars—two core components of the institution’s Dynamic Strategy.

An 51ÂÒÂ× cybersecurity student explores a cyber-physical environment through virtual reality.
Cybersecurity

Training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals: OHIO to enrich cybersecurity curriculum with innovative NIST grant

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently awarded 51ÂÒÂ×’s J. Warren School of Emerging Technologies with $100,000 in grant funding to enhance OHIO’s cybersecurity curriculum and have it serve as a global model.

Mollie Fitzgerald
Alumni Leaders

Fitzgerald brings local development perspective to Voinovich School Advisory Board

The executive director of the Athens County Economic Development Council credits 51ÂÒÂ× for setting her on a career path that aligned with her passion for promoting the area’s advancement.

51ÂÒÂ× SPJ members stand together and hold the national award
National Leaders

51ÂÒÂ× student journalism organization adds to record-setting performance with 11th title

The 51ÂÒÂ× chapter of Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) was honored with its 11th national Outstanding Campus Chapter of the Year award during SPJ’s national conference.

Students present at the Visual Discovery Conference
Global learning

Visual Discovery Conference expands global storytelling and cultural exchange

The Visual Discovery Conference isn’t a typical academic workshop. It’s a five-day cultural exchange where design students and faculty from universities around the world collaborate to tell visual stories rooted in the identity of a host city.

Computers in the foreground and a wall with "welcome to the esports arena" in the background.
Esports

Beyond the game: redefining esports careers

As digital entertainment surges worldwide, esports has rapidly become one of the most dynamic career landscapes.

Science Café - Wednesday, Dec. 3, 5 p.m., Baker Center Front Room - How to Bend Minds: OU, VR and the FBI - Presented by Eric R. Williams,  Sponsored by the Research Division and Sigma XI
OHIO Events

Learn ‘How to Bend Minds: OU, VR and the FBI’ at Dec. 3 Science Café

51ÂÒÂ× Professor Eric Williams will lead the next Science Café presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 3, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Baker University Center Front Room.

Andrea Lewis
National Leaders

OHIO’s Andrea Lewis named president of College Media Association

Andrea Lewis, director of student media in OHIO’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, was sworn in as president of the College Media Association Board of Directors in October in Washington, D.C.

Stan Alost Retirement Reception announcement, reading "Hats off to Stan"
Retirement celebration

Hats off to Stan: A retirement celebration for VisCom’s Stan Alost on Dec. 3

The School of Visual Communication will celebrate the retirement of Stan Alost on December 3 from 3-5 p.m. in the Baker 1804 room.

51ÂÒÂ×'s communication graduate program students
Graduate Studies

How 51ÂÒÂ×'s communication graduate program became a global draw

The M.A. in Communication and Development Studies graduate program at 51ÂÒÂ× has reached a milestone this fall, welcoming its largest and most diverse class since its founding nearly 40 years ago.

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