Spring 2019

Letter from the Director

There’s a lot going on and a lot I’d like to share with you: important research, teaching initiatives in development, and expanding alumni efforts to support the School…

School's Research Earns National Media Coverage

The Ohio State University School of Communication has lived up to its No. 1 communication research program ranking this academic year, with faculty publishing research…

Donor Spotlight: Steve Nidetz

A career in journalism is anything but ordinary. From last-minute interviews to 12-hour deadlines, the world of journalism is unpredictable, and this held true for Steve…

Alumni Spotlight: Alan VanderMolen

Alan VanderMolen owes his passions in communication, diversity and inclusion to his time as an undergraduate student at Ohio State. A member of Ohio State’s Board of Trustees, he has used his talents…

Faculty Spotlight: Kelly Garrett

After completing his PhD at “That School Up North,” Associate Professor Kelly Garrett decided to make the ultimate move and become a Buckeye. Garrett was drawn to Ohio State…

Graduate Spotlight: George Pearson

After living in England, Scotland, the Isles of Scilly, Africa and Asia, George Pearson decided it was time to come to the United States. Everyone has a different story on…

Undergraduate Spotlight: Tracey Lindsey

Wrapping up her year as president of the Black Advertising Strategic Communication Association (BASCA) at Ohio State, Tracey Lindsey will soon head off to graduate school at…