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School of Media and Journalism director set to leave Kent

Savana Capp, Hard Beat Reporter • April 15, 2026

Kent State’s School of Media and Journalism director, Emily Metzgar is transitioning to dean of Penn State Bellisario College of Communications this summer. Metzgar was named the new dean March...

Dix Media Ethics lecture aims to inspire new, young journalists

Danielle Stehle, Reporter • February 28, 2023

Award-winning reporter and newsroom executive Mizell Stewart III plans to spread the importance of information during the Dix Media Ethics lecture “Journalism as a Civic Good” March 1 at 7 p.m. in...

“Around the Sphere” focuses on different areas in MDJ

Chong Chen, Reporter • March 6, 2022

Editor's Note: Maddy Haberberger, guest of the podcast, serves as the social media manager for The Kent Stater and KentWired. Given her role and relationship to the story, KentWired interviewed her as...

New CCI directors find home at Kent State despite challenges of pandemic

Jessica Cobb Regionals/CCI reporter • November 1, 2020

New directors in the College of Communication and Information came into their roles at a difficult time, but are working toward greater involvement despite the COVID-19 pandemic.Among these administrators...

Organization for disabled adults extends opportunity to Kent State Trumbull

Jessica Cobb Regionals/Teaching reporter • September 28, 2020

Students with disabilities can be integrated into university culture and prepare themselves for career success with a partnership at Kent State’s Trumbull campus. The campus is home to Siffrin Academy...

Emily Metzgar announced as JMC director

Brady Warmbein Reporter • February 20, 2020

Emily Metzgar, the director of undergraduate studies for the Media School at Indiana University, was announced as the next director for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication on February 20.Metzgar...