Department of Media, Journalism & Film

05/18/2026

Five years ago, MJF Production & Technology Manager Matthew Crum set out to design and engineer a world-class, multimillion-dollar studio in the new Bachelor Hall, built to inspire and empower the next generation of storytellers.

In just a few months, we’ll welcome our first students into a space he helped bring to life, ready to learn, create, and share stories that inform and connect.

05/16/2026

The Oxford Free Press wrote about our move from Williams to Bachelor...
https://www.oxfreepress.com/students-professors-say-goodbye-to-williams-hall/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR1ndlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNUFFPdGZPeDB3R1hvZDdqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqOpqTVZppF0n_YHoJSR1WIpOahkqZxj8ppCq8XelB8OQoSEfW5ScbzDZI_E_aem_k87txtKDKyWvaxsXXytdHw

“That history of Miami nurturing a public radio station and supporting local news – that legacy is going to be physically gone.”

05/15/2026

After 67 years of service to Miami University and the Oxford community, MJF officially says goodbye to Williams Hall today.

Love and Honor old friend.

05/12/2026

Today, we celebrated the career of Jim Tobin, who retired after 20 years at Miami. He was a major influence over thousands of students in his tenure .
The journalism professor worked with Writing Scholars and Prodesse Scholars as well as served as adviser to both The Miami Student and The Miami Student Magazine. He also headed up the Committee for Student Media Organizations for several years.
He mentored many students over the years, some who now work at national news organizations like The New York Times, CNN, USA Today and NBC News.
“Year after year, Tobin continues to make an impact on his students and he will be incredibly missed at Miami,” said 2026 graduate Taylor Stumbaugh.
Olivia Patel, a 2026 graduate said his “pool of wisdom” was always welcome advice. “Of all the journalism faculty, Tobin has worked tirelessly to make me feel seen and heard, and he has been constantly in my corner since we met,” she said. “He's always kept it real with me, and he is one of those people I know I won't fall out of touch with.”
Besides the professional help, students also developed personal relationships.
“Professor Tobin made me change how I think about myself,” said Kethan Babu, a 2026 graduate. “He was the first person at Miami to really make me think twice about my mental health and pushed me to seek help when I should have long ago. Above all else, he was there for me even after I was done with his class, meeting with me and staying in contact when it wasn't required for him. That shows the kind of person he is, and he's a perfect example of how people should look out for one another.”
Tobin said his favorite experiences at Miami has been working with Miami Student staffers in the classroom and at the newspaper at the same time.
His final thought to students is what we all expect from Tobin. “Keep reading, keep writing, and fight for the worth of deep storytelling in this age of distraction.”
The alumni honored Tobin with a reception at the TMS 200 celebration in April and MJF celebrated his retirement at the end of the year luncheon.

05/08/2026

As the classes end in Williams, we will be packing up and moving to Bachelor Hall in the next few weeks. For the last two weeks, we have allowed our students to write on the walls. Whether it was to show love to Miami, our professors, our student media organizations or just to leave their mark, please enjoy this graffiti. Williams will be demolished this summer.

05/06/2026

MJF bid farewell to our graduating seniors this evening in the Rick Ludwin TV Studio!

It's not goodbye, simply until we meet again!

04/29/2026

On Saturday, May 9, at 12:30 pm, MJF's Dr. Andy Rice will participate in a faculty and staff roundtable discussion on the history of race-based projects at Miami University.

The "Miami and Slavery Student Symposium" caps off the yearlong 2026 Humanities Lab. In collaboration with the Walter Havighurst Special Collections, students returned to the university archives to explore Miami's founding history, bringing into view the longer, overlooked history of African American presence, contributions, and experiences at Miami and in Oxford.

From these investigations, they created campus tours, digital exhibits and collections, and individual research projects to share with the broader community.

RSVP here to attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFs3kL6tnomOHUqa2PlhGdjPH8V2kaPyPOBuLM6CiSGAoGgw/viewform

04/29/2026

Congratulations to double Strategic Communication & Journalism alum, Katherine Bukowski ('21), for being named a Rising Star in the 2026 PRNEWS Top Women in PR & Communications Awards!

Katherine works for Narrative Strategies based out of Washington, D.C. She has become a connective force across disciplines, pairing quantitative and qualitative research with messaging strategy to develop cohesive communications that align with organizational goals and client priorities. Her ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable counsel has established her as one of the firm's most trusted strategic minds.

04/28/2026

Up next in MJF's alumni highlight series is Srimathi Sridhar (JRN '11)

Tell us about yourself:

I work in multimedia and communications at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. In my current role, I lead on video productions highlighting the impactful work helping alleviate poverty around the world for people and the planet. My projects have taken me to Benin, Kenya, Korea, Bosnia, Ecuador, and France. Seeing development in action helps fuel my work and desire to share impactful stories that resonate with audiences.

Why MJF at Miami:

I've always loved to write, that bug bit me at a young age with a journalist father. I would say double majoring in English Lit and Journalism allowed me to hone in on my writing skills and be creative when I needed to be, and be newsy and direct when that was needed. In my career today, I see how dabbling in different forms of writing, researching, and creative arts in college helped shape how I now try to translate heavy and oftentimes tough content into digestible, compelling narratives.

Advice for current students:

Stay curious, stay open. When I was a freshman at Miami, I joined the Indian Student Association more out of curiosity than having been immersed in my culture previously (which I hadn't, by the way!). I stayed on because I happened to become best friends with my next door dorm neighbor from Tappan Hall, and it was the best decision I made: those four years gave me some of my greatest friends and memories. So do things that you wouldn't normally do. Take a chance. These are some of the best years of your life to truly grow into who you are, what you like, what you don't like, and where you want to be.

Advice for graduating seniors:

Life is just getting started: take the best moments forward, learn from the worst ones, and know that no matter where you go or what you do, the Oxford bubble truly never leaves you. It's like the saying goes..."How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."

Fondest memory of Miami:

I have too many memories to count, but I would say the Diwali dance show the Indian Student Association put on every year. As someone who danced in this show freshman through senior year of college, it really gave me some of the most fun memories and best of friends. It also made me appreciate my culture in a way I hadn't before and it was good to have that in my life at that time. I also have to give a shout out to King Library, where I worked all four years of college. King will always have a special place in my heart!

What does being a Miami alum mean to you:

It gives me a lot of pride being a Miami alum! I would say being an alum means carrying forward the lessons, friendships, and growth I experienced during my time there. It's also about having this sense of belonging — knowing that no matter where I go, I’m connected to a broader family that has shaped who I am today.

04/16/2026

This week's MJF Alumni highlight is Todd Resnick (Mass Comm '02)

Tell us about yourself:

I am the CEO of an independent WEALTH management firm called OneSeven

Why MJF at Miami:

Even though I focused my time and energy on film and television production, my career progressed over the years towards more of sales and marketing. The classes and work I did at Miami really helped me learn how to best communicate with people and build an early foundation for leadership. My true passion is in building community, which is something that develops through group projects, and bigger efforts I made within the major while at school.

Advice for current students:

Stay open to what the world presents. I chose film and television because at the time it connected my passions and interests together with my studies. My focus and vision for my life changed over the years and it took me into the world of finance and leadership. While this isn’t something that I studied at Miami, I think I was prepared to make the changes and take advantage of opportunities that presented to me as time went on.

Advice for graduating seniors:

I really enjoyed working with Dr. Kleinman and the other professors at the time on all sorts of productions. I was part of the radio station and also worked on lots of live production within the studio which created so much connection with my classmates.

Fondest memory of Miami:

Spending the summer of 2005 in Washington D.C. with friends from Inside Washington. My mentor and current colleague, Chad Pergram (Miami Alum) brought us to this city and many of us still call it home.

What does being a Miami alum mean to you:

It’s always wonderful to meet other graduates in my course of work and be able to reflect on the time that we spent in such a great city and college community