School of Media and Journalism

Michele Ewing instructs a class

The Intersection of Ethics and AI

How often do you interact with artificial intelligence (AI) each day? Do you communicate with a chatbot for customer service? Does your fitness tracker remind you to move? Do you receive product recommendations based on previous purchases? Do you use AI to help you with school or work? As a public relations professor, I’m studying the ethical use of AI in the public relations field and guiding my students to ethically use AI tools.

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Audrey Fletcher

About 15 years ago, Audrey Fletcher, ‘15 was an entertainment editor for her high school newspaper. Today, she is the media outreach coordinator for Crossroads Label Group, where she helps musicians share their music and the stories behind their art.

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Meghan Caprez

As communications manager at Walt Disney World, Meghan Caprez, ‘15, M.A. ‘17, shares stories of Disney cast members and the great things they do in the community through media pitches, press releases and social media content. However, her experience in storytelling began years before working at the most magical place on earth. 

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Headshots of Dan Gerbracht, Kristyn Hibbett, Steve Albert (left to right)

Three Journeys, One Passion: Alumni Chart Unique Paths to Victory in the Game of Sports Media

Behind the big moments in sports that bring cities, families and friends together are sports media professionals. We caught up with three Kent State alumni who share their advice, favorite moments and how sports have enriched their lives and careers. 

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The Business of Media: Student Media Advertising and Marketing Team Earns 10 National Honors

Kent State Student Media’s advertising and marketing team earned numerous honors from the College Media Business and Advertising Managers’ (CMBAM) annual advertising awards, including distinction as the third-best “Media Company of the Year.” 

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Sophie Young reports in East Palestine

Bridging the News Gap in East Palestine, Ohio

A year after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, the consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other stories, a news gap has emerged. Four Kent State journalism seniors have been filling that gap.

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Sophia Sainato sitting at desk

A Treasure Trove of Resources for Kent State's Future Filmmakers, Media and Production Professionals

When students graduate, they’re often expected to use industry-standard equipment immediately as they step into their first jobs. Thanks to the Student Resource Lab (SRL) in Franklin Hall, they’ll have had plenty of practice in the classroom before graduating. 

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Kent State Public Relations Major Earns Endorsement from Leading Professional Organization

Kent State University's undergraduate public relations program has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, receiving re-certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). 

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Senior Capstone Course with Rick Batyko

From Corporate to Nonprofit: How a Public Relations Alumnus Has Impacted Greater Cleveland and Kent State

Kent State alumnus Richard Batyko, M.A., ’12, has committed his life and career to making the world, specifically Greater Cleveland, a better place. This year, he and the YMCA of Greater Cleveland (for which he serves as Chief Marketing Officer) are working with Kent State University advertising and public relations seniors in the capstone class, Campaigns in Advertising and Public Relations, to raise awareness about the organization's mission.

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Sound production student

Breaking Barriers, Barbie-Style

Kent State Media and Journalism assistant professor talks to WFMJ Youngstown’s “21 News at 5” about the opportunities for women in the film industry today, following the record-breaking success of woman-directed Barbie movie.

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