College of Communication and Information

A driver adjust the radio dial in his car.

Kent State University School of Media and Journalism Associate Professor Mitch McKenney explains why there is a critical need to maintain access to AM radio in cars.

Kent State student filmmaker Aileen Joven

Kent State connects with the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) to create opportunities for students.

Kent State Today
Online dating graphic

Alumna's research focuses on thought processes behind online dating, sexting and relationships in the digital age.

Franklin Hall serves as home of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State.

To meet technology needs of the world, Kent State is now accepting applications for its new graduate program in Emerging Media and Technology (EMAT), launching Fall 2022.

Emerging Media and Technology students honored at Hudson City Council meeting

A group of four students recently gained valuable professional experience and public acknowledgement for their class project developing a mobile progressive web application for Hudson Community TV (HCTV). The project was conducted in partnership with IdeaBase, and Director Kristin Dowling helped mentor the team while they were working with the client.  

School of Media and Journalism
2020-21 National Award Winners

Despite hurdles caused by the pandemic, Media and Journalism students produced award winning work in several national and regional contests this past year. Read on for a summary of what they accomplished

Chic Canfora Speaking at Events

This fall, Kent State University and its College of Communication and Information (CCI) will welcome Roseann “Chic” Canfora, Ph.D., as a Professional-in-Residence in the School of Media and Journalism.

The University Library is located in the heart of the Kent State University campus.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Kent State University in the top 20 Best Library and Information Studies Programs in the country in its 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Overall, Kent State is recognized in 12 new national rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, including three specialty rankings.