School of Communication Studies
Students Advocate for Causes Close to Home and Across the Globe in Spring 2021 Courses
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 — is a powerful…
‘Global Understanding’ Brings Cultural Awareness to Northeast Ohio
Kent State University is merging research with global connections in the Global Understanding Research Initiative (GURI). The recently displayed “We the People” and the upcoming “Import/Export” exhibition provide cultural kaleidoscopes with local and international reflectors.
Kent State Students Create Campaign Tying 'Stay-at-Home' Order to Climate Justice
When Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a statewide “stay-at-home” order at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a group of Kent State University students immediately recognized an issue that almost nobody else was talking about: Not all homes are healthy homes.
Communications Specialist, Cuyahoga County
As a communications professional for Cuyahoga County, Miranda Kortan is always prepared for the unexpected. A typical day in her role includes proactively developing stories about county projects and initiatives for external audiences, including media and residents. But she’s always ready to rise to the challenge, should a crisis occur.
Marketing Consultant, ESPN Cleveland
Corey Scott always had an interest in sports communications and marketing. But he knew he’d have to develop a wide range of skills to get him to where he wanted to be. Read about his journey to working for ESPN Cleveland.
Brittany Neish, '11
Global Social Media Strategist, Fortune Brand's Global Plumbing Group
Major: Communication Studies
JaRel Clay, '11
Associate Senior Director, Digital and Production, Hip Hop Caucus
Major: Communication Studies
Scholarships
Learn more about scholarship opportunities for returning Communication Studies majors in the School of Communication Studies!
Communication Scholar to Discuss How New Technologies Make Work More Visible
The Kent State University School of Communication Studies has named communication scholar Paul Leonardi, Ph.D., the L. Leroy Cowperthwaite Communication Lecturer. Professor Leonardi will visit campus Sept. 17-19 to meet one-on-one with undergraduate and graduate students and faculty to review t…
Kent State Trumbull Student Majoring in Communication Studies Heads to Magic Kingdom for Internship
Anything your heart desires will come to you, especially if you put in the work. Just ask Sarah Heavner of Kent State University at Trumbull.
Ms. Heavner, who is majoring in communication studies and minoring in theatre, recently earned an internship with Walt Disney World for this coming fall. While there, she will dress and play the role of a costumed character on one of the largest stages in the world, Disney World.