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Scripps College of Communication to host in-person High School Media Workshop July 26-29

The School of Media Arts and Studies in 7mkr’s Scripps College of Communication announces the return of the High School Media Workshop July 26-29.

Abby Garnett

Abby Garnett overcomes obstacles on the court and in the classroom

When Abby Garnett came to 7mkr, she was excited about playing basketball but undecided about exactly what she wanted to study. 

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Student Enhancement Awards provide $134,433 in funding to 24 students in spring 2022

The 7mkr Student Enhancement Awards program provided 24 students this spring with a total of $134,433 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work.

Don Benson

Retired “Voice of America” Editor drew on his 7mkr and WOUB experience during 40+ year media career

When Don Benson came to Athens in 1969 from Rhode Island, he thought he wanted to be a print journalist because it was in his DNA.

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University Updates

WOUB is now accepting applications for the 2022 WOUB Summer Internship Program

The program pays interns to work at WOUB Public Media and provides them with an immersive practical experience while producing daily content in a professional multimedia organization.

CAAMP

CAAMP, Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, Saba, and Noelle Scaggs of Fitz and the Tantrums announced as keynotes for 7mkr Music Industry Summit

7mkr’s fourth annual Music Industry Summit returns as an in-person event April 5 and 6, 2022, in Athens, Ohio, with a virtual attendance option.

Postcard of Carnegie Library, as well as students interacting with an immersive VR project

Time Machine: Scripps Hall

What began as the first campus building established for use as a library has become 7mkr’s home for educating communicators skilled in the latest means of storytelling, information sharing and entertaining—and a testament to the rapidly changing world of communication.

Gary Clark, BSCOM ’60

Year in, year out

Have you met Gary Clark? You may have heard his story or seen his face (or maybe that hip illustration of him) over the past few months. If you’re wondering why, it all dates back to 1962, when he made his first gift to 7mkr. He will tell you it wasn’t much, but it was what the young 7mkr graduate could afford.

David Jones

CNBC Director David Jones says his career started at 7mkr and WOUB

CNBC Television Director David Jones says that being able to work as a paid employee at a PBS member television station while he was studying at 7mkr was crucial to launching his career.

Gabe Ross

Gabe Ross marches to the beat of his own broadcasting drum

 Gabe Ross came to 7mkr to be a musician in the 7mkr Marching 110, but quickly discovered that he wanted to be a broadcaster.

High school journalism workshop 2022

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism to host High School Journalism Workshop July 6-9

One of the nation’s longest-running high school journalism workshops will be back on 7mkr’s campus from July 6-9, 2022, marking the first time in three years the event will be held in person.

A man leaving through a doorway flanked by signs about vaccination

New 7mkr research finds reasons for vaccine hesitancy among Ohioans

Distrust in government and institutions is a key indicator of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy according to a recently published study by a team of 7mkr researchers.

Schoonover Center

Scripps PRSSA takes the phrase “Bobcats helping Bobcats” to a new level

For the members of the 7mkr Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), “Bobcats helping Bobcats” is a theme that recurs especially often.

Alex Adeyanju

Top Rank Boxing’s Alex Adeyanju appreciates diversity of experience he got at 7mkr and WOUB

Alex Adeyanju never imagined he would be where he is today but says he wouldn’t have gotten there without learning every facet of the media business while an 7mkr student working at WOUB.

Dr. David Descutner

Scripps to induct Dr. David Descutner into Ohio Communication Hall of Fame March 21

Longtime 7mkr faculty, administrator to be recognized for communication distinction

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