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School of Communication Honors Top Undergrads
The top undergraduate communication and journalism scholars were honored at the school’s annual scholarship and award ceremony on April 16. The banquet, which traditionally takes place in person,…

Ross Serves on University of Georgia Panel
Felecia Ross, associate professor, recently served on a panel at the University of Georgia titled “Graduate Education through the Decades: The Impact of Mary Frances Early.”
Mary Frances…

Dr. Lanier Holt Named Finalist for Top Journalism Educator
Dr. Lanier Holt, associate professor, was named a finalist for a Scripps Howard Award for Journalism in the Teacher of the Year category.
The The Scripps Howard Awards…

The Lantern Named Best in Ohio
Congratulations to Ohio State’s student-run newspaper the Lantern for being named the best student newspaper in Ohio. The Lantern received this and other awards in the Ohio News Media Association’…

School Responds to Atlanta Shootings
The School of Communication is horrified by the recent fatal shootings in the Atlanta area that appeared to target people of Asian descent, and Asian women in particular. Although…

Grizzard's Study on People Using Entertainment to Escape from Reality Published on BBC
The BBC recently published research from Matthew Grizzard, an assistant professor, on people using entertainment to escape from reality, now more than ever. The study showed that many are…

Carrizo's Photo Exhibition Presented as Virtual Gallery
Lecturer, Leonardo Carrizo, is currently featured in a virtual gallery on a photo exhibition titled “Dancing with Devils: Latin American Mask Traditions” in collaboration with the OSU University…

Bayer Receives Mattox Award for Research
Joseph Bayer, assistant professor in the School of Communication, received the Mattox Award for research for 2020. The Sarah Evans Mattox Faculty Research endowment provides support on a…

Honoring Professor Emeritus, Former PRSSA Advisor Llyle Barker
Llyle Barker, public relations professor emeritus and former advisor of the PRSSA chapter at Ohio State, passed away in January. Barker taught and advised hundreds of students during his time at…