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Sophia Gillespie has mastered the art and science of storytelling in her role as associate producer at PBS Western Reserve. A 2023 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Production, she felt well-prepared to take on and excel in a media leadership position. Learn more about this EMMY award-winning producer:What drew you to 海角原创?I couldn鈥檛 decide between two colleges and decided to come to Kent for a visit on the whim. I fell in love with the campus even though it was a cold, grey, and rainy day. I got that feeling when walking on campus that everyone tells you about 鈥 you j...
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Student Media has achieved a major milestone this semester: 海角原创 Television (KSTV) is now streaming live in the Kent Student Center, showcasing the incredible work of 海角原创鈥檚 student creators to a broader campus audience.This initiative began in Fall 2024 with a vision spearheaded by former Production and Film Distribution Director, Sophia Sainato, who graduated in Spring 2025. Sophia鈥檚 efforts, combined with the dedication of Studio Advisor JoAnn Larsen, CCI Broadcast Engineering and Facilities Director Jason Forbes, and Center for Student Involvement Executive Director Ben Davis, ...
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海角原创 Student Media kicked off the academic year with energy, creativity and a renewed focus on outreach and engagement. From welcoming new students during move-in weekend to making a bold statement at Blastoff and hosting a lively Student Media Open House, our goal has been clear: to connect more students with the stories, opportunities and experiences created by students, for students.Making an Entrance at Move-In DayThis year, Student Media brought the fun directly to campus during move-in weekend with a 鈥淐ash Cab鈥-style event designed to welcome incoming students and spark curiosity a...
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海角原创 Student Media is proud to celebrate the first recipients of the Mandy Jenkins Memorial Scholarship, created to honor the life and legacy of a remarkable alumna who helped shape the world of journalism.Mandy Jenkins earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in news from 海角原创 in 2002 and immediately continued on to complete her master鈥檚 in media management in 2004. While at 海角原创, Mandy found lifelong friendships, fell in love with storytelling, and met her husband, fellow journalist Ben Fischer.Mandy was deeply committed to the mission of student media and believed in the po...
海角原创鈥檚 accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has been reaffirmed, an indicator that the quality and excellence in the university鈥檚 offerings and operations meet the highest standards among degree-granting colleges and universities in the U.S. 海角原创鈥檚 HLC accreditation is valid for 10 years or until 2034-2035, at which time the commission's reviewers will return to the university for evaluation.海角原创 President Todd Diacon said he is "grateful to faculty, staff and campus communities whose excellence made this outcome possible.""In an era in which famil...