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Tuesday, October 5, 2021 - 02:49pm
Growing up in a country annexed by the Soviet Union, Ruslanas Iržikevičius grew up with a well-developed sense for recognizing propaganda and disinformation. As a visiting Humphrey Fellow, he visited Kent State’s School of Media and Journalism, September 18-24, 2021.
Visiting Hubert H. Humphrey Scholar Warns of Dangers of Disinformation
Growing up in a country annexed by the Soviet Union, Ruslanas Iržikevičius grew up with a well-developed sense for recognizing propaganda and disinformation. As a visiting Humphrey Fellow, he visited Kent State’s School of Media and Journalism, September 18-24, 2021.Image
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - 04:25pm
As they prepare for careers as directors, writers and cinematographers in an industry that’s dominated by men, female filmmakers at Kent State University empower and support one another through the Female Filmmaker's Initiative (FFI).
Student Film Earns Acceptance into Prestigious Festivals
As they prepare for careers as directors, writers and cinematographers in an industry that’s dominated by men, female filmmakers at Kent State University empower and support one another through the Female Filmmaker's Initiative (FFI).Monday, September 27, 2021 - 02:14pm
The College of Communication and Information joins Kent State University in recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month by shining spotlights on CCI friends and students who are part of Hispanic and…
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month in CCI
The College of Communication and Information joins Kent State University in recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month by shining spotlights on CCI friends and students who are part of Hispanic and…Image
Monday, September 20, 2021 - 11:00am
Senior journalism major Morgan McGrath has been awarded the inaugural Michael J. Gallagher II Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was established in late 2020, in memory of Kent State College of Communication and Information alumnus Michael John Gallagher II, who died…
Inaugural Michael Gallagher Scholarship Winner Announced
Senior journalism major Morgan McGrath has been awarded the inaugural Michael J. Gallagher II Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was established in late 2020, in memory of Kent State College of Communication and Information alumnus Michael John Gallagher II, who died…Image
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - 02:10pm
Influenced by artists like René Magritte and Piet Mondrian, Kent State University alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.
Kent State Alumnus Captures Notable Success
Influenced by artists like René Magritte and Piet Mondrian, Kent State University alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.Image
iSchool and College of Nursing Secure $100,000 Grant Researching Libraries and Childhood Development
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 - 09:07am
A research team from Kent State University's School of Information working in partnership with Kent State’s College of Nursing received a National Leadership Planning Grant for Libraries from the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) for $99,982. The funds will…
iSchool and College of Nursing Secure $100,000 Grant Researching Libraries and Childhood Development
A research team from Kent State University's School of Information working in partnership with Kent State’s College of Nursing received a National Leadership Planning Grant for Libraries from the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) for $99,982. The funds will…Image
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 10:00am
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.
May 4 Activist Chic Canfora Joins Kent State’s College of Communication and Information to Teach Student Journalists
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.Image
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 04:36pm
For four semesters, the Media and Movements course, offered within the College of Communication and Information, has given students the opportunity to explore social movements of our time through storytelling, strategy and advocacy.
In the Spring 2021 semester, students worked…
Creating Social Change through Storytelling, Advocacy and Strategy
For four semesters, the Media and Movements course, offered within the College of Communication and Information, has given students the opportunity to explore social movements of our time through storytelling, strategy and advocacy. In the Spring 2021 semester, students worked…Image
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 12:23pm
For the third year in a row, Kent State students have earned semi-finalist recognition in the national Effie Collegiate Brand Challenge.
Students Earn Praise for Advertising Campaign in National Competition
For the third year in a row, Kent State students have earned semi-finalist recognition in the national Effie Collegiate Brand Challenge.Image
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 02:16pm
From mental health on college campuses to forced child labor, students in the School of Communication Studies worked on campaigns across a range of topics during the Spring 2021 semester.
Students learned that communication — the spoken word, social media, website content, news…