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Communication Mattered on January 6. It Always Matters.
This reflection is by Stephanie Danes Smith, an Associate Professor in the College of Communication and Information. Before she began sharing her passion and vast knowledge of communication with Kent State students, she spent 27 years working for the U.S. Federal government, 25 o...Kent State Public Relations Student Organization and Alumni Win National Awards
Kent State’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA Kent) Chapter, along with two School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) alumnae, earned national recognition at the 2020 PRSSA Annual International Conference. Public relations alumna Jill Golden, won the highest individu...Bobby Makar Remembered as "The Cheerful Glue" That Helped Grow Digital Media Productions
The School of Media and Journalism at Kent State University is saddened at the unexpected death of our alumnus, adjunct instructor and friend Bobby Makar.Connecting With Millions of Voters: Kent State Graduate Shapes Digital Messages for Biden Campaign
Kent State alumna Brenna Parker grew up in a household that talked about important issues of the day, so it’s no surprise that her young career has been rooted in politics and civic engagement. As the nation votes leading up to the historic 2020 election on Nov. 3, Parker has tak...Public Relations Alumna Continues to Succeed
Public relations graduate Gabrielle Woodard, '17, has been selected as a Principal Communications Representative for the Cyber and Intelligence business at Northrop Grumman Corporation.