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.

Eagles Eye JDM Senior Interview -- Brynn Meisse

Digital Media Journalism and DigitaL Media Production double major and December 2024 Ashland University graduate Brynn Meisse sits down with Cade Cracas to discuss her collegiate experience and future plans.

JDM Fall 2024 Graduates

The Journalism and Digital Media department celebrates five students who were December 2024 graduates. Each of them graduated in only 3 and a half years. All of them were contributors to AUTV, The Collegian and WRDL. They are: Digital Media Production major Mikehlah Carr, Digital Media Journalism/Digital Media Production double major Cade Cracas, Digital Media Journalism/Digital Media Production double major Brynn Meisse, Digital Media Production major Mason Niese and Digital Media Production major Andy Talpas. Good luck to them in their professional career pursuits.

Business As Usual: Ashland University Journalism and Digital Media Program

JDM Chair and AUTV Faculty Advisor Dr. Dave McCoy and Professional Instructor and WRDL General Manager Derek Wood sit down for a discussion about the innovative media programs offered by Ashland University.