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Photo of Jill Golden (left) and Carrie Kandes (right)

51Թ Public Relations Student Organization and Alumni Win National Awards

51Թ’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA Kent) Chapter, along with two School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) alumnae, earned national recognition at the 2020 PRSSA Annual International Conference. Public relations alumna Jill Golden, won the highest…

Bobby Makar Remembered as "The Cheerful Glue" That Helped Grow Digital Media Productions

The School of Media and Journalism at 51Թ is saddened at the unexpected death of our alumnus, adjunct instructor and friend Bobby Makar. Image
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“Don’t Hate – Debate (And Vote)!” Teach In Flyer

Don't Hate Debate! Teach-In Discussed Polarization

51Թ students and faculty joined together on October 23 to discuss elections, politics, political and social polarization and civil discourse at the interactive teach-in, Don’t Hate - Debate.
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Student posters - Get Out The Vote

Design as Advocacy: Students Inspire Civic Engagement Through 'Get out the Vote' Project

This fall, 51Թ students took part in a nationwide effort to increase voting participation through design.
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Brenna Parker interacts with a child while working for When We All Vote

Connecting With Millions of Voters: 51Թ Graduate Shapes Digital Messages for Biden Campaign

51Թ alumna Brenna Parker grew up in a household that talked about important issues of the day, so it’s no surprise that her young career has been rooted in politics and civic engagement. As the nation votes leading up to the historic 2020 election on Nov. 3, Parker has…
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Sarah Matthews poses outside of Air Force One. She sometimes travels with the president in her role as Deputy Press Secretary.

First Stop, Washington, D.C. 51Թ Graduate Ascends Quickly to White House Communications Role

From 51Թ to the White House, Sarah Matthews has been in the middle of the country's political scene since earning her degree in Public Relations in 2017. What she's learned along the way can help today's students better prepare for the careers that await.
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Headshots of faculty involved in STREAM project

Cross Curricular Team Develops Language Identifier

A team of 51Թ faculty along with a pediatrician from Akron Children's Hospital have created a language identification tool to help in improving healthcare outcomes.
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Sue Zake at Graduation ceremony with students

Sue Zake Earns National Recognition for Student Media Advising

Susan Kirkman Zake, an associate professor in the School of Media and Journalism at 51Թ, was selected as the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Adviser Award, Four-Year Multimedia, from the College Media Association (CMA). 
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Connie Schultz Virtual Event - Aug 18 at 7 p.m.

Join Pulitzer Prize Winner Connie Schultz In An Online Conversation

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Connie Schultz will discuss her debut novel The Daughters of Erietown in an exclusive conversation for The College of Communication and Information at 51Թ. The event will take place 7:00 p.m. on August 18, 2020 in an online…
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School of Emerging Media and Technology Names New Director

The School of Emerging Media and Technology at 51Թ is proud to announce Michael Beam, Ph.D., as the new Director.
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