Category Archives: Media

2016 Journalism and Public Relations Awards

The Department of Journalism and Public Relations held its annual awards ceremony April 8, 2016, in the Bowen Thompson Student Union. It was an opportunity to honor outstanding current students as well as successful alumni. Also receiving awards but unable … Continue reading

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PR graduate stays involved with student media

by Molly Duraney Reporting Student We’ve all heard the age-old advice to get involved on campus, but 2000 graduate Sarah Bednarski-Hartigan is proof that campus involvement truly can lay the groundwork for future success and professional involvement. As the most … Continue reading

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BG News group gains insight on the future of college student media

A contingent of five BG News editors and advisers participated in hands-on workshops and interactive lectures on where college student media might be headed. The group attended “The Future of College Student Media,” a two-day summit hosted by the College … Continue reading

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PR students make it a social media Halloween

Several PR majors from the department decided to make Halloween a social media event by dressing up as various social media sites.

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Toledo Press Club Awards

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High school journalists learn new skills at workshop

High school students from Northwest Ohio converged at Bowling Green State University on Oct. 13 to learn new skills in journalism involving, among other things, social media, TV news and newswriting. Department of Journalism and Public Relations faculty members, along … Continue reading

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The BG News Wins Big at Ohio Newspaper Convention

The BG News won three first prizes in the Ohio Newspaper Association’s Collegiate Competition, Division A, for sports coverage, headlines and photography. The awards were announced this week at the Ohio Newspaper Association’s annual convention in Columbus. The winners for … Continue reading

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Recruitment event promotes student involvement

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Public Relations Students Get Inside Look at White House Press Room

From BGSU Zoom News:   For six lucky BGSU public relations students, the White House came calling for them over fall break. Members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) attended the national PRSSA convention in Washington, D.C., … Continue reading

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Veteran investigative reporter shares her expertise

Dayton Daily News investigative reporter Lynne Hulsey spoke to J2500 reporting students on April 7 about her 20-year career as a journalist.  She shared insights into her coverage of the Cincinnati riots of 2001, along with her general tips for … Continue reading

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BG24 News expanding under strong student leadership

by Ken Garland, adviser BG24 News is a more productive, innovative and creative organization. And it is better because of the student leaders. The organization has grown substantially within the last year. The most notable growth has come in the number … Continue reading

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BG24 News hits stride

  Freshman Brooke Ebersole almost attended Ohio University, but one student organization at BGSU got her to change her mind: BG24 News. BG24 News is the student-run news program on campus that airs live sports, news and public affairs shows … Continue reading

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BG News Nationally Recognized for Website

The BG News has won second place for its website, bgnews.com, in the recently completed national Best of Show competition sponsored by the Associated College Press. The winners were announced at ACP/College Media Advisers national student media convention held Oct. … Continue reading

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