The University of Akron School of Communication

10/19/2026

Our co-curriculars are one of the best ways to gain hands-on professional experience! 

Members of both WZIP and ZTV had the opportunity to attend College Broadcasters, Inc. this year in Philadelphia, reeling in multiple awards while picking up valuable information about the media industry and networking with other students and professionals in the field.

10/07/2026

The University of Akron School of Communication was well represented at the Ohio Communication Association Conference, held October 2–3 at Ohio University. Dr. Amber Ferris was honored with the Earl W. Wiley Presidential Award, a well-deserved recognition of her contributions to the association. Drs. Rhiannon Kallis, Andrea Meluch, Yang Lin, and Amber Ferris also presented their research at the conference.

09/25/2026

Congrats to our director, Dr. Amber Ferris on your Ohio Communication Association award! 🥳👏

06/17/2026

Welcome to Kolbe Hall, UAkron College of Arts & Sciences CORE summer camp students. Professors Vietmeier and Keppler are guiding future content creators in developing expertise in podcasting and social media.

06/12/2026

Akron Community Internship Program is looking for students with design experience to work with METRO RTA.

05/20/2026

Lots of familiar faces being recognized for their community engagement!

05/12/2026

Congrats Anaya!

Congratulations are in order for Anaya! We can't wait to hear about the work you're doing with ArtXLove over the summer!

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05/09/2026

Congrats Zips! Spotted a few of our grads in here. So proud of you all! 🎓💙💛

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Mary Triece who was recognized with the EX[L] Excellence in Campus-Community Collaboration Award! Dr. Triece is an ACE Scholar for the and her work helps our students gain hands-on experience in the Akron community!

05/06/2026

And last, but certainly not least, our Assistant Director, Adviser, Professor of Instruction, Unit Morale Builder and Party Planner, and much more, McKenna Vietmeier (), or “Professor V,” as she’s known by her students. She received The University of Akron () Achievement Award for Supporting the Student Experience, which is the perfect honor to capture all she does for the students. The best way to sum it up is to hear from one of her student nominators:

“What truly sets Professor Vietmeier apart is her unwavering commitment to student success outside of the classroom. She has personally helped me with my academic schedule, assisted me in getting courses swapped when issues came, and took the time to teach me how to read and maximize Stellic so I could confidently track my progress and make informed decisions about my degree. These efforts reflect her genuine investment in her students academic and personal growth.

Equally meaningful is the encouragement and kindness Professor Vietmeier consistently offers. She never hesitates to offer words of support and reassurance, reminding students that their achievements matter. One moment that has stayed with me was when she reminded me that earning my associate degree was just as significant and worthy of celebration as earning a bachelor’s degree. That validation meant more than she may realize and gave me the confidence and motivation to continue pursuing my education.”

Thank you Professor V, for supporting each and every student you work with, which often includes all of the hundreds of Communication majors in our undergraduate program. Congratulations!