JDM Senior Interview -- Hayley Smith

JDM Sophomore Rodney Adkins sits down with Senior Digital Media Production minor Hayley Smith in this special AUTV Eagle's Eye program. Hayley was a starter on the AU Women's Basketball team and a former Division II National Champion.

JDM Senior Interview -- Katelyn Meeks

JDM sophomore Dashia Lanai sits down with her friend senior Digital Media Journalism major Katelyn Meeks to discuss Katelyn's thoughts on her experiences at JDM and Ashland University. Katelyn was the Managing Editor of The Collegian for the past two years.

JDM Senior Interview -- Aidan Nayak

JDM junior Josh Bachinsky interviews senior Digital Media Production minor Aidan Nayak in this special Eagle's Eye program. Aidan was the Ashland University Undergraduate Student President this past academic year.

JDM Senior Interview -- Abigail Hassenzahl

JDM senior Katelyn Meeks converses with fellow JDM senior Abigail Hassenzahl about her time at Ashland University and the JDM program. Abigail, who is a Digital Media Production major, graduated in just three years. She recently presented her Honors Capstone project for the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Symposium and her Honors defense.

JDM Senior Interview -- Stephen Struckmann

Ethan Jenkins interviews fellow JDM senior Stephen Struckmann for this special Eagle's Eye program. Stephen is a Digital Media Production major who was the Program Director for AUTV this year.

JDM Senior Interview -- Ethan Jenkins

Stephen Struckmann interviews his good friend senior Digital Media Journalism major Ethan Jenkins about his time at Ashland University and JDM. Ethan is the outgoing student General Manager of AUTV. Ethan recently accepted a job as a Digital Content Producer at WSYX ABC 6 in Columbus, Ohio.

JDM Senior Interview -- Jesse Baker

Maddy Gorczynski sits down with senior Digital Media Production major Jesse Baker to talk about his time at Ashland University.

JDM students receive awards at the 2025 AU Academic Honors Convocation

Three JDM students were honored at the April 13th AU Academic Honors Convocation. Senior Digital Media Journalism major Katelyn Meeks, junior Digital Media Journalism major Lauren Gulden and sophomore Digital Media Journalism/Digital Media Production double major Dashia Johnson were feted at the ceremony. Congratulations to our scholarly students!

JDM majors present at the 2025 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium

Seven Ashland University Journalism and Digital Media majors presented their creative and scholarly work at the April 8th URCA Symposium held at Ashland University. Senior Abigail Hassenzahl described her Honors Capstone Thesis Assassin's Secret. JDM junior Lauren Gulden, senior Ethan Jenkins, junior Joe Monteith and senior Stephen Struckmann provided insight into their collaborative work on Producing Election '24. Senior Katelyn Meeks gave a talk on research for her Ashbrook Thesis How College Students Reconcile the Use of Generative AI with Their Personal Ethical Principles. JDM sophomore Dana Krukovska and Katelyn Meeks detailed their efforts on A Public Relations Campaign for EveryLibrary. JDM Chair Dr. Dave McCoy and Professional Instructor Kelly Meyer served as Faculty Sponsors for the JDM students.

JDM Spring 2025 Graduates

On May 3rd, Ashland University held its 2025 Commencement. Journalism and Digital Media majors and minors walked across the stage to receive their hard-earned diplomas. Spring 2025 graduates are: Jesse Baker Digital Media Production major---Cade Cracas Digital Media Journalism major---Abigail Hassenzahl Digital Media Production major----Ethan Jenkins Digital Media Journalism major----Alaina Kathrein Digital Media Production major----Katelyn Meeks Digital Media Journalism major----Stephen Struckmann Digital Media Production major----Andrew Talpas Digital Media Production major. Digital Media Production minors Avery Rosso and Hayley Smith and Aidan Nayak were also celebrated. Congratulations to our new JDM alumni!!!

Jay Pappas receives first Richard D. Leidy Alumni Award

On Saturday April 5th, the Ashland University Alumni Board bestowed the first Richard D. Leidy Alumni Award to Jay Pappas. Not only was Jay a graduate of the Ashland College Radio and Television program, he was also a faculty member, Coordinator of radio and General Manager of WRDL. Jay was a cornerstone of an excellent Radio and Television program, along with Richard D. Leidy and Larry Hiner. The Journalism and Digital Media department and WRDL would not be where they are today with the guiding influence, professionalism and support of Jay Pappas.

AUTV Collegian Update April Issue

For the latest on Ashland University news, sports and entertainment covered in the April issue of the award-winning Collegian newspaper, tune into this update anchored by Collegian Managing Editor Katelyn Meeks. You can access the Collegian at ashland-collegian.com.

JDM graduate Sophi Cudworth excels at Pulse

Journalism and Digital Media graduate Sophi Cudworth is creating outstanding media projects for PULSE, a Cleveland-based marketing firm. According to JDM Chair Dr. Dave McCoy, she is creatively collaborating with another one of his former students, Kelly Thewlis, and producing award-winning corporate programs.

Ashland vs Northern Michigan: NCAA Regional Tournament Semifinal

Watch WRDL Sports Director Ethan Jenkins in this wrap-up video of the Ashland University versus Northern Michigan Women's Basketball NCAA Regional semi-final game. The AU Eagles advance to play in the Monday March 17th NCAA Region Final. The game can be heard live on WRDL radio at wrdlfm.com with Ethan Jenkins and Cade Cracas calling the action.

88.9 WRDL will again host Vinylthon live event

On Saturday April 12th and Sunday April 13th, 88.9 WRDL will join hundreds of radio stations across the country and the world to celebrate the unique audio format of vinyl records. Vinylthon 2025 will be the tenth anniversary as WRDL will play only vinyl records for 48 hours. Journalism and Digital Media students, faculty and staff will serve as on-air personalities, as well as Ashland University faculty, Radio/Television and JDM alumni and friends of the station. Pleaae remember to tune in to 88.9 WRDL or listen online at wrdlfm.com from 12 am on Saturday April 12th to 12 pm on Sunday April 13th for Vinylthon 2025.

JDM Digital Media Journalism major promo

Ashland University Journalism and Digital Media department Professional Instructor Kelly Meyer explains the merits of majoring in Digital Media Journalism.