school of media and journalism

Kent State Students Place in the 'Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism'
Four Kent State students and alumni were recognized among the best in collegiate journalism for the 2022-23 academic year, placing in the Hearst Journalism Awards competition.
The are known as the “Pulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism,†and recognize outstanding student work in categories spanning writing, multimedia, audio, television and photojournalism.

Students Tell Stories of Refugee Resettlement in Akron

Kent State, CIFF and ‘Reading Rainbow’ Creators
Kent State connects with the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) to create opportunities for students.

Award-Winning Reporter, News Executive Mizell Stewart III to Deliver Third Annual Dix Media Ethics Lecture: ‘Journalism as a Civic Good’
Award winning reporter and news executive Mizell Stewart III will discuss “Journalism as a Civic Good†at 7 p.m. on March 1, 2023, in Franklin Hall’s First Energy Auditorium (Room 340).

Media and Journalism Student Reflects on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in PR Industry Following National Summit

Public Relations Student Group Wins Three National Awards
Kent State’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA Kent) Chapter won three national awards, including the prestigious Dr. F.H. Teahan Award for University Service. The national award was announced during the Awards Ceremony Brunch at the International Public Relations Student Society Conference in Dallas on Nov. 14, 2022.

Kent State’s Dynamic Film Duo

MDJ Hosts VR-Based Training to Prepare Student Journalists for Uncertain Situations

Media and Esports: One Kent State Student's Journey
Esports has transformed online gaming into a spectator sport — and a projects the industry will be worth $3.5 billion by 2025.

Journalism Students Earn National, Regional Honors
Students in the School of Media and Journalism recently received recognition from two prestigious student journalism competitions: The Hearst Journalism Awards and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence Awards.