College of Communication & Information

The Schools of Communication Studies, Emerging Media and Technology, Information, Media and Journalism and Visual Communication Design comprise the College of Communication and Information (CCI) at Kent State University, making it the only college in the nation to combine a mix of technology, design, media, communication and information-related majors and programs.

Admissions & Visits

Thinking about choosing a communications-related major or program at Kent State University? Learn about our virtual info sessions happening every Thursday this summer.

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Academics & Advising

Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. student, the College of Communication and Information provides a wide variety of degree programs from which to choose, including emerging media and technology, communication studies, media and journalism, visual communication design and information science.

CCI Student Life

Get inspired. Get involved. As a CCI student at Kent State, it’s easy to dream big. There are countless opportunities for you to surpass even your own expectations. Our global programs, learning communities, real-world learning and internships are only a few of the high-quality programs that will help you succeed.

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CCI Explore

You were born to explore – to navigate an ever-expanding world of new ideas, new information, new people and new stories. The College of Communication & Information (CCI) is committed to offering innovative coursework, experiential learning, study away programs and internship and service-learning opportunities that expand your perspectives and your possibilities.

Spotlights

Sue Zake Earns National Recognition for Student Media Advising

Aug 11, 2020

Susan Kirkman Zake, an associate professor in the School of Media and Journalism at Kent State University, was selected as the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Adviser Award, Four-Year Multimedia, from the College Media Association (CMA).

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Kent State Students Create Campaign Tying 'Stay-at-Home' Order to Climate Justice

Jul 20, 2020

When Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a statewide “stay-at-home” order at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a group of Kent State University students immediately recognized an issue that almost nobody else was talking about: Not all homes are healthy homes.

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Innovative News Lab Launches at Kent State

Jun 15, 2020

When students began to face the reality of losing their media internships this summer in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty and staff moved quickly to develop an innovative solution for students, recent School grads and media partners.

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Graduate Students Explore Remote Learning During COVID-19

May 21, 2020

Graduate students in CCI spent the second half of the Spring 2020 semester applying course material in real time as they examined how classrooms were adapting to new ways of learning during COVID-19.

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On the Digital Front Lines of a Pandemic

May 28, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent need for online, virtual healthcare, and iSchool graduate Brent Hicks, M.S. '19, has been at the forefront at the Cleveland Clinic.

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