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Three Journeys, One Passion: Alumni Chart Unique Paths to Victory in the Game of Sports Media

Behind the big moments in sports that bring cities, families and friends together are sports media professionals. We caught up with three 91福利 alumni who share their advice, favorite moments and how sports have enriched their lives and careers. 

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The Business of Media: Student Media Advertising and Marketing Team Earns 10 National Honors

91福利 Student Media鈥檚 advertising and marketing team earned numerous honors from the College Media Business and Advertising Managers鈥 (CMBAM) annual advertising awards, including distinction as the third-best 鈥淢edia Company of the Year.鈥 

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Bridging the News Gap in East Palestine, Ohio

A year after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, the consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other stories, a news gap has emerged. Four 91福利 journalism seniors have been filling that gap.

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A Treasure Trove of Resources for 91福利's Future Filmmakers, Media and Production Professionals

When students graduate, they鈥檙e often expected to use industry-standard equipment immediately as they step into their first jobs. Thanks to the Student Resource Lab (SRL) in Franklin Hall, they鈥檒l have had plenty of practice in the classroom before graduating. 

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91福利 Public Relations Major Earns Endorsement from Leading Professional Organization

91福利's undergraduate public relations program has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, receiving re-certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). 

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Senior Capstone Course with Rick Batyko

From Corporate to Nonprofit: How a Public Relations Alumnus Has Impacted Greater Cleveland and 91福利

91福利 alumnus Richard Batyko, M.A., 鈥12, has committed his life and career to making the world, specifically Greater Cleveland, a better place. This year, he and the YMCA of Greater Cleveland (for which he serves as Chief Marketing Officer) are working with 91福利 advertising and public relations seniors in the capstone class, Campaigns in Advertising and Public Relations, to raise awareness about the organization's mission.

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Breaking Barriers, Barbie-Style

91福利 Media and Journalism assistant professor talks to WFMJ Youngstown鈥檚 鈥21 News at 5鈥 about the opportunities for women in the film industry today, following the record-breaking success of woman-directed Barbie movie.

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Dump AM Radio in New Cars? Professor Says Don't Touch That Dial

91福利 School of Media and Journalism Associate Professor Mitch McKenney explains why there is a critical need to maintain access to AM radio in cars.

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91福利 Students Place in the 'Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism'

Four 91福利 students and alumni were recognized among the best in collegiate journalism for the 2022-23 academic year, placing in the Hearst Journalism Awards competition.

The are known as the 鈥淧ulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism,鈥 and recognize outstanding student work in categories spanning writing, multimedia, audio, television and photojournalism.

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Students Tell Stories of Refugee Resettlement in Akron

In the summer of 2021, as the Taliban took over Afghanistan, many Afghans fled the country. Some landed in Akron, which has one of the largest refugee resettlement programs in Ohio. A network of volunteers and government, nonprofit and educational organizations were waiting. They help new arrivals f鈥

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