Hands-On Experience

Starting "Day One" of freshman year, students can work for our ten independent, nationally recognized, nationally award-winning student media outlets. 

Explore our co-curricular student groups and professional organizations in public relations, advertising, filmmaking and more.

Media and Journalism Student Groups

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. 

NewsLab provides Kent State journalism students with real-world experiences through mostly paid internships, while also connecting under-resourced professional media partners with quality, reliable coverage focused on local communities and issues.