Communication and Development Studies at Ohio University

Communication and Development Studies at Ohio University The M.A. degree offered through the Communication & Development Studies program at Ohio University focuses on media and social change.

A resource for students, faculty, and alumni of the Communication and Development Studies master’s program at Ohio University, and for communication and development practitioners around the world. Read more here: http://www.commdev.ohio.edu/About%20the%20Program/Program%20Overview.html

Happy Fall 2026 Semester!🍂 Hello everyone welcome to the Communication and Development Studies community and the start ...
08/24/2026

Happy Fall 2026 Semester!🍂

Hello everyone welcome to the Communication and Development Studies community and the start of an exciting new semester! We’re so glad to have you here.

As we step into fall 2026, we hope this season brings you clarity, motivation, and steady progress in everything you’re working on. Whether you’re starting fresh, continuing your studies, or preparing for new goals, we’re wishing you all the best as you dive into the months ahead.

Wishing everyone a productive season ahead happy fall, and let’s make it a great semester!✨

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With the beginning of the semester, it’s so wonderful to see this lovely union between the Director and the CommDevers ...
08/14/2026

With the beginning of the semester, it’s so wonderful to see this lovely union between the Director and the CommDevers ❤️the perfect start to what we know will be an amazing chapter for everyone.

Here’s to new ideas, meaningful connections, smooth collaboration, and lots of wonderful moments as the semester gets underway. 🌟

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📣 Last day to submit! Today is your final chance to be part of the 3rd Annual 3C Photo Exhibition. Share your perspectiv...
08/07/2026

📣 Last day to submit! Today is your final chance to be part of the 3rd Annual 3C Photo Exhibition. Share your perspective, tell your story through photography, and have the opportunity to see your work professionally printed and exhibited this fall at Ohio University. Don’t miss out submit your photos today!

Gallow at Ohio University Student Farm.This summer, Gallow Jawneh, one of our CommDev students, completed an internship ...
07/29/2026

Gallow at Ohio University Student Farm.

This summer, Gallow Jawneh, one of our CommDev students, completed an internship at the Ohio University Student Farm. During the placement, he helped with a range of day-to-day farm tasks, including planting, harvesting, weeding, watering crops, and other routine responsibilities.

According to his experience, the internship offered a hands-on opportunity to learn about sustainable farming and the work required to produce food. He also emphasized that much of what he enjoyed most was being outdoors and working as part of a supportive team. Each day, he said, brought different tasks and opportunities to learn something new while also allowing him to see the results of the work being done.

This internship helped Gallow build practical experience, strengthen his ability to work in a team environment, and deepen his appreciation for sustainability and agriculture. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity and for the lessons he gained throughout the summer.

Adetola at the Planning and Development Office in Chillicothe.One of our CommDev students, Adetola Fajembola, spent the ...
07/29/2026

Adetola at the Planning and Development Office in Chillicothe.

One of our CommDev students, Adetola Fajembola, spent the summer interning in the Planning and Development office of Mayor Luke Feeney’s administration in Chillicothe, Ohio, through the MORPC Intern Program. Her work ranged from launching The Chillicothe Pulse ,the city’s first summer newsletter to writing grant applications, creating social media content, conducting policy research, and producing video content for the Mayor’s office.

What she has loved most is the variety; she has been able to use her communications, research, and policy skills all in one role, and she has seen firsthand how local government turns big ideas into services that touch people’s everyday lives. She has also found it especially rewarding to take skills from her graduate work in Communication and Development and apply them in a real municipal setting.

This experience has sharpened her grant-writing and communication skills, deepened her understanding of local governance, and reinforced her commitment to community-centered service.

Sarah & Emmanuella at CFI.This summer, two of our ComDev students, Sarah Namubiru and Emmanuella Kwamee, served as Fello...
07/29/2026

Sarah & Emmanuella at CFI.

This summer, two of our ComDev students, Sarah Namubiru and Emmanuella Kwamee, served as Fellows with Athens’ Community Food Initiatives (CFI) through the International Student Community Engagement Academic Fellowship Fund, supported by the Sugar Bush Foundation.

Their work centered on strategic communication for CFI, including developing a full communication audit, newsletters, creating social media content, and expanding CFI’s photo library.

Beyond communications, Sarah and Emmanuella immersed in CFI’s day-to-day operations. They rolled up their sleeves for hands-on gardening work, from seed sowing and watering to mulching and harvesting. They also connected with CFI’s community partners through outreach programs at the Athens Farmers Market and mobile produce sales through the “Veggie Van” to ensure equitable access to healthy local food across Athens County.

Through this fellowship, Sarah and Emmanuella gained firsthand insight into how CFI connects families to fresh, healthy, local food while supporting local farmers and strengthening community ties through gardening. Their experience reflects the core of what Communication and Development Studies is about, using communication not just to inform, but to build relationships, strengthen institutions, build communities and support social change from the ground up.

We are grateful to the Sugar Bush Foundation for this partnership and to Community Food Initiatives for warmly welcoming our students.

☀️ This summer holiday,some of the CommDev family and friends enjoyed an unforgettable cultural experience in Cleveland,...
07/14/2026

☀️ This summer holiday,some of the CommDev family and friends enjoyed an unforgettable cultural experience in Cleveland, Ohio.

The two-day trip was designed to bring together art, community, and local culture with visits to Cleveland’s most iconic lakefront park and a world-class arts institution, plus time spent engaging with the city’s vibrant festival atmosphere.

One of the biggest highlights was Parade the Circle,a beloved annual celebration in the University Circle neighborhood ,featuring handcrafted puppets, creative costumes, stilt walkers, live music, and participatory art. 🎭🎶

A journey which was meaningful, fun, and full of discovery. 💛

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Happy 4th of July✨
07/05/2026

Happy 4th of July✨

Happy Africa Day!On behalf of the Communication and Development Studies (CommDev) Program, we celebrate the cultures, hi...
05/26/2026

Happy Africa Day!
On behalf of the Communication and Development Studies (CommDev) Program, we celebrate the cultures, histories, and achievements of African communities and peoples.
Each year, CommDev becomes a home for students from Africa-supporting their academic success, fostering belonging, and amplifying their diverse perspectives.
Happy Africa Day!

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Another round of applause for the Class of 2026💚🤍
05/02/2026

Another round of applause for the Class of 2026💚🤍

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