School of Journalism and Mass Communication
From 1941: Former 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ President – KIDNAPPED!
In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵr - without including information revealing that they were not real!
University Alumna and Kent Native Named CEO of PBS Western Reserve
Natalie Pillsbury, who earned both a bachelor’s degree in 2007 and a Master of Public Administration in 2023 from 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University, will begin her new role on March 20.
‘Absolute Thrill!’ 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ PR Graduate in the Middle of Washington Nationals Historic Run to World Series
As the champagne flowed Oct. 15 in the clubhouse of the National League Champion Washington Nationals, there was a 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University connection in the middle of the frenzy that capped the team’s first trip to the World Series.
‘Absolute Thrill!’ 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ PR Graduate in the Middle of Washington Nationals Historic Run to World Series
As the champagne flowed Oct. 15 in the clubhouse of the National League Champion Washington Nationals, there was a 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University connection in the middle of the frenzy that capped the team’s first trip to the World Series.
Covering the Carnage: Journalists Risk Own Mental, Physical Health In Reporting from Dayton, El Paso
Note: Gretchen Hoak is a former television reporter/anchor and current assistant professor of journalism in 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Her research survey, , focused on how universities prepare young journalists for the trauma they may endure in covering violence. 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Today asked Hoak to share her thoughts on the impact the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton will have on the reporters assigned to cover these events.
