Are you looking for ways to get involved? Do you want to improve your skills or expand your network? Consider joining a School of Communication student organization! Organizations are open to all students of all majors. For more information, reach out to the organization via the contact information provided.
Website: https://u.osu.edu/communicationstudentorgs/
Black Advertising & Strategic Communication Association (BASCA) is a partnership between students, faculty, and professionals intended to develop and prepare students of color for careers in advertising, public relations, and marketing. Everyone is welcome regardless of major, year in school or whether you are a current member. For more information about membership, please visit the BASCA website or contact bascaosu@gmail.com. Follow BASCA on Instagram: @bascaosu and Twitter: @BASCA_OSU.
Kappa Tau Alpha (KTA) is an honorary for students planning careers in journalism and mass communication. Kappa Tau Alpha supports and promotes the academic achievement of its members and sponsors two annual scholarships for journalism and communication students at Ohio State. For more information please contact KTA advisor Nicole Kraft at kraft.42@osu.edu.
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) - Ohio State is a professional organization and advocacy group that seeks to support the experiences and advancement of journalists of color and media professionals globally. This organization is also appropriate for those who have an interest in telling the stories of marginalized communities. For more questions, please contact NABJ-OSU advisor Jasmine Roberts at roberts.827@osu.edu.
The PRactice is a PRSSA-accredited, student-run public relations firm that provides a professional environment for students to excel and learn skills pertaining to the public relations industry. The firm utilizes students of all majors and expertise levels to provide solutions for local and national clients involving social media, event planning, design, marketing and traditional public relations. Being run by students, the firm creates an innovative and fresh look to any client's campaign and an invaluable learning experience in the public relations creative process. Visit The Practice website to explore our blog and past work, or contact us at osuthepractice@gmail.com to learn more. Follow The PRactice on Instagram: @osuthepractice and Twitter: @OSUPRactice.
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) meets weekly to hold educational programs, visit local and regional public relations firms and media outlets and provide opportunities for social interaction with students of like interests and career goals. Organization for students interested in careers in public relations, event planning, media relations, communications, public affairs, advertising, marketing, or online communications after graduation. Meets Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. in Enarson 311. Visit the Ohio State PRSSA website to learn more or contact ohiostateprssa@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: @ohiostateprssa and Twitter: @OhioStatePRSSA.
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) student chapter at Ohio State has existed for 100 years. The purpose of this organization is to be a forum for intellectual exchange about issues related to journalism and mass communication. As the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, its student chapters seek to foster relationships between professionals and future journalists. For more information or to get involved, please contact SPJ advisor Nicole Kraft at kraft.42@osu.edu.
Black x Bold Magazine (BXB), founded by two Black journalism students in 2018, aims to create a space for aspiring writers and an outlet for creatives to share. The publication focuses on uplifting underrepresented communities and explores Ohio State’s culture within Columbus. The magazine produces multicultural multimedia and storytelling content built on unity, power, truth, creativity and justice. Black x Bold posts campus, local and global news, including profiles, photography, poetry, artwork, commentary and video packages. Students looking to produce content for Black x Bold should email blackxboldmag@gmail.com
