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Professor of Practice Nicole Kraft, director of the university’s Sports and Society Institute, was named the Summer 2026 Columbus Sports Community Champion by the Greater Columbus Sports…
New research by Assistant Professor Bingjie Liu and graduate student Jingwei Liu shows that AI can shape how people perceive their friendships by making relationship maintenance feel…
New research from Assistant Professor Jane Shawcroft explores how parents’ use of screens to calm young children may be connected to children’s cognitive development.
The…
School of Communication Associate Professor Alex Bonus and Assistant Professor Mimi Brinberg along with Rebecca Dore, Director of Research at the Crane Center for Early Childhood…
Associate Professor Joseph Bayer received the 2026 Distinguished Early Career Professional Contributions to Media Psychology and Technology Award from the Society for Media Psychology…
Professor of Practice Nicole Kraft and Ohio State alum Jean-Jacques Taylor published a new textbook exploring the skills and storytelling techniques behind sports journalism.
Research conducted by School of Communication Professor Hyunyi Cho, Senior Lecturer Melissa Foster and undergraduate student Farah Hasan was cited in the July 26 New York Times opinion…
School of Communication alum Garrick Kennedy (‘09) reached a major career milestone as co-author of Phases, the new memoir by Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress…
Students in Ohio State’s PRSSA student-run public relations firm, The PRactice, partnered with client The Original Goodie Shop to design and implement a strategic communications campaign…
On April 17, Ohio State’s College of Arts and Sciences hosted alumni, faculty and students for an evening of impact and a celebration of distinction where two School of Communication…
On April 24, the School of Communication hosted its annual end-of-year celebration and scholarship event for graduate students. Five students were recognized for their excellence in…
Clare Bowen-Kunkler, a fourth year undergraduate student, presented her honors thesis at the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum this spring, showcasing research into the persistent…
PhD student William Gee was named a recipient of a 2025-2026 Graduate Associate Teaching Award by The Ohio State University Graduate School, one of the university’s highest honors…
On April 20, the School of Communication hosted its annual Undergraduate Scholarship & Awards Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of nearly 40 students through awards and scholarship…
Assistant Professor Mimi Brinberg was named a recipient of Ohio State’s Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award, one of the university’s highest honors for faculty research and creative…
The Public Relations Student Society of America chapter at Ohio State took 26 students to New York City this spring to visit corporations, agencies and media properties and network with…
The moment BASCA students drove past Silver Cup Studios on the ED Koch Queensboro Bridge, it was not just the bright city lights and loud city noises that heightened their anticipation;…
Professor of Communication Brad J. Bushman spoke at the main TEDxOhioStateUniversity event, “Nexus,” on March 7, at Fawcett Auditorium.
School of Communication undergraduate student Kate Jeffries organized a pop-up exhibit in the Rare Books & Manuscripts Library in Thompson Library featuring highlights from the Marilyn R…
The National Communication Association held its 111th Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado Nov. 20-23. Over 30 Ohio State School of Communication faculty and graduate students…
Associate Professor and Journalism Program Chair Hillary Shulman was featured on multiple podcasts recently to discuss her research on how people understand and trust the information…
Professor of Practice Nicole Kraft published an article in Forbes examining a viral NFL press conference that ignited discussion about the role of empathy in sports journalism. She…
Associate Professor Jingbo Meng studies how social networks and communication technologies can improve physical and mental health by strengthening social support, sharing trustworthy…
Associate Professor Felecia Ross is featured in an upcoming PBS documentary examining the history and media coverage of the atomic bomb.
The documentary, Bombshell…
A new study led by Associate Professor Matthew Grizzard found that ChatGPT cannot accurately predict how people judge right and wrong—even though its answers appear similar at first…
Nicole Kraft, School of Communication professor of practice, will be featured at the Jan. 11 Science Sundays: “Who do you trust? Why journalism still matters.” The event will be held at…
Twelve members of the Public Relations Student Society of America chapter at Ohio State traveled to Washington, D.C., in late October for the organization’s annual international…
School of Communication Director and Professor Kelly Garrett, received the National Communication Association's Charles H. Woolbert Research Award for publishing an article that has…
School of Communication alum Qin Li (PhD, 2024) received the Lynda Lee Kaid Outstanding Dissertation Award for her dissertation titled “In People We Trust: How Trust and Network…
Assistant Professor Sara Grady was featured on the Opinion Science podcast, hosted by Andy Luttrell, to discuss “The Value of Entertainment.” In the episode, they explore what…
Assistant Professor Dominik Stecuła recently co-authored a chapter to an Oxford University Press volume on climate obstruction. The chapter explores the political and psychological roots…
Associate Professor Graham Dixon and his graduate students Katie Snelling, a current Ph.D student, and 2024 graduate Samuel Bashian recently published an article in the Journal of…
The School of Communication and the Sports and Society Initiative at Ohio State are gathering some of college football’s foremost experts for a Nov. 20 event to answer the question: Does the…
Professor William “Chip” Eveland co-edited a special issue of the journal Media and Communication devoted to the topic of listening in political conversation with Hernando Rojas of the…
Associate Professor Matthew Grizzard was invited as one of three featured scholars for the 2025 Charles K. Atkin Distinguished Speaker Series at Michigan State University on Oct. 17. His…
Associate Professor Hillary Shulman focuses on research that bridges the gap between complex information and public understanding. Her recent work highlights the importance of clear,…