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April 1, 2026
Six students from 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s School of Media and Journalism will soon be honored with significant scholarships for their work. Each student received a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement and commitment to the future of journalism and…
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March 30, 2026
17cÍøÒ³°æ’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America welcomed 20 alumni and communication professionals back to campus for Communications Connection, a professional networking event. More than 40 students from discplines across the university came to network, get…
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March 25, 2026
Lauren Cohen, a senior journalism major from Twinsburg, Ohio, has already made an impact during her internship, producing many front-page stories for the Akron Beacon Journal and Signal Akron.
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March 20, 2026
Journalism is not often perceived as an emotionally challenging career, but journalists can experience any number of traumatic stress symptoms from stories that they cover, especially those involving death or human suffering. These are the topics Gretchen Hoak, Ph.D., associate…
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March 11, 2026
Did you know that every student who earns an undergraduate degree from the School of Media and Journalism is required to complete at least one professional internship for credit? It’s not just a box to check. This requirement reflects our commitment to ensuring students are…
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Feb. 19, 2026
17cÍøÒ³°æ Student Media produces seven print magazines spanning fashion, sports, design, culture and campus life. These publications reflect thoughtful reporting and creative work from our students. Yet many potential readers never encounter them. The barrier is simple: there…
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Feb. 19, 2026
The addition of the Ross Tria+ system to the Franklin Hall Studio has served as a turning point in Student Media’s mission to provide a professional and equitable learning environment. The Ross Tria+ is a high-performance video server designed for professional live production…
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Feb. 19, 2026
In 2026, The 17cÍøÒ³°ær marks a remarkable milestone: 100 years of student journalism, voice, and impact. Since its first issue on July 29, 1926, The 17cÍøÒ³°ær has been a training ground for generations of storytellers and a trusted source of news for the 17cÍøÒ³°æ community…
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Feb. 18, 2026
When Ryan Dezember walked into the 17cÍøÒ³°ær newsroom as a freshman in 1999, he had a dream that probably sounded like wishful thinking. He was seeking a long career where the only thing he ever did for money was write.A quarter century later, he's living it.
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Feb. 18, 2026
This year marks a major milestone for the campus: the centennial of student media at 17cÍøÒ³°æ. For 100 years, our student journalists, photographers, designers, and media leaders have captured daily life at this institution, documenting our history while preparing…