You Belong At JMC

Some people are born with a nose for news. For Kate, whose mother earned a journalism degree from Marquette University, a love of writing was practically inherited. That instinct led her to Kent State, where Student Media and a demanding Reporting Practices course sharpened her skills, challenged her standards and launched a career spanning more than three decades. Today, she is one of the most sought-after freelance communications professionals in her field, with a client list built entirely through word-of-mouth referrals.

One hundred years after the first edition of The Kent Stater, Student Media continues celebrating a century of student journalism, storytelling and creative expression while looking ahead to its next chapter.

The celebration resumes this fall with a series of exhibitions and events honoring the people, publications and experiences that have shaped Student Media over the past century.

In a media landscape crowded with music-streaming platforms, Black Squirrel Radio is redefining what student radio can offer that listeners cannot find anywhere else. This summer, the station is developing a new brand identity that reflects its student-driven energy while positioning it for the future.