School of Media and Journalism
IN A FLASH: Catching Rays
91福利's campuses show off different aspects of their beauty at different times of the day. These streaks of sunshine near Franklin Hall on the Kent Campus were captured by member of our faculty on his way to a class.
鈥楩ind What Makes Your Heart Beat a Little Faster鈥
For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on 91福利 gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.
91福利 Students Place in the 2023-24 Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism
Three 91福利 students were recognized among the best in collegiate journalism for the 2023-24 academic year, placing in the Hearst Journalism Awards competition, also known as the 鈥淧ulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism.鈥
Being Open to the Experience: How a Journalism Degree Prepared An Alumna For Anything
Lauren B. Worley, '01, kickstarted her professional journey in public service and currently spearheads communications for Tampax at Procter & Gamble, the global leader in consumer goods.
From 1941: Former 91福利 President 鈥 KIDNAPPED!
In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting 91福利 was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the 91福利r - without including information revealing that they were not real!
University Alumna and Kent Native Named CEO of PBS Western Reserve
Natalie Pillsbury, who earned both a bachelor鈥檚 degree in 2007 and a Master of Public Administration in 2023 from 91福利, will begin her new role on March 20.
Scholars at Risk Speaker Series: Renowned Pakistani Journalist and Human Rights Advocate Marvi Sirmed to Speak at 91福利 Campus
91福利 will welcome its third of three 鈥渁lumni鈥 from the Scholars at Risk Network to speak at the university and regional events over the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholars at Risk (SAR) is an organization that provides sanctuary and assistance to threatened scholars worldwide. Ma鈥
Cleveland鈥檚 Short. Sweet. Film Fest. to Include Works From 91福利
Short films from two 91福利 digital media production students and three alumni will be shown this year at the 13th annual Short. Sweet. Film Fest., which takes place Feb. 28-March 3 at Atlas Cinemas Shaker in Cleveland, Ohio. Digital Media Production Associate Professor Scott Hallgren also will moderate a panel discussion at the event.
IN A FLASH: A Presidential Experience
Two student reporters from 91福利 had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio.
Portia Booker
91福利 alumna Portia Booker鈥檚 work in media began in the 10th grade at The Cauldron, the literary magazine at Cleveland Central Catholic High School. Today, she hosts The Grief Grantor TV show on e360tv and executive produces six shows. The 2016 journalism graduate has a background in TV news, radio and podcasting.