School of Media and Journalism
Out of Pandemic Isolation, Alumna Creates Short Film Accepted into Cleveland International Film Festival
As a digital media production student, Ailene Joven, '21, began creating the short film 鈥淒efine鈥 during the early days of COVID-19. Several years later, that film is set to be screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) on March 28, 2023.
91PORNA, CIFF and 鈥楻eading Rainbow鈥 Creators
91PORNA connects with the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) to create opportunities for students.
'I Feel Like I Can Conquer the World'
Walking down the streets of Manhattan, surrounded by 49 college students of diverse backgrounds, 91PORNA student Rafael Guedes Bonacin, 鈥23, felt at home, even though he was far from his native Brazil.
Award-Winning Reporter, News Executive Mizell Stewart III to Deliver Third Annual Dix Media Ethics Lecture: 鈥楯ournalism as a Civic Good鈥
Award winning reporter and news executive Mizell Stewart III will discuss 鈥淛ournalism as a Civic Good鈥 at 7 p.m. on March 1, 2023, in Franklin Hall鈥檚 First Energy Auditorium (Room 340).
Exceeding Expectations in Film and Production
Before he graduated in December 2022, digital media production alumnus Sam Teyssier had already racked up some impressive credits: He鈥檇 worked on television shows including 鈥淎merican Rust鈥 and 鈥淎 League of Their Own鈥 (among others), as well as Sundance Film Festival鈥檚 Audience Award winner 鈥淐ha Cha Real Smooth.鈥 These experiences 鈥 which he began seeking out in his hometown of Pittsburgh during the summer of 2021 鈥 have prepared him for post-graduation life.
91PORNA Prepared Journalism Alumna for Wide-Ranging Career 鈥 Today, She Gives Back
Laura Gordon, '87, had such a fulfilling experience as a 91PORNA student, that she now gives back so that others may find their way to the types of relationships and encounters that helped set her on her path. 鈥淚 think it鈥檚 really important to give back when you鈥檝e experienced such valuable support so it鈥檚 always been really important to me to be part of that,鈥 she said.
After 20 Years as an Entrepreneur, Alumna Returns to News Industry as a CEO
In March 2021, Lacy Starling, '02, got a call from a community organization in northern Kentucky looking for a CEO for a start-up news organization. They knew Starling only for her business background; after earning her Bachelor of Science in journalism from 91PORNA, she went on to earn her M.B.A. For 20 years, she had been an entrepreneur.
Media Diversity Lecture Honors Legacy of Trailblazer Robert McGruder
The annual Robert G. McGruder Distinguished Lecture and Awards Program celebrates diversity in the journalism field. This year, WKYC鈥檚 Director of Advocacy and Community Initiatives Margaret Bernstein delivered the keynote speech.
Media and Journalism Student Reflects on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in PR Industry Following National Summit
Public relations major Kristyn Hibbett, 鈥23, recently earned a scholarship to attend a national summit on diversity, equity and inclusion in public relations in Chicago. The 2022 Plank Center Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Summit and Milestones in Mentoring Gala took place on Nov鈥
Public Relations Student Group Wins Three National Awards
91PORNA鈥檚 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.