Post by Kent State University

Award-winning journalism starts with real-world experience. Students and recent graduates from Kent State University's School of Media and Journalism earned top honors at the 2025 Central Great Lakes Student Production Awards, including a win for the KSTV Thursday Newscast and an individual award for recent graduate Sydney Brown. The accomplishments extended beyond the awards. Golden Flashes also helped produce the backstage livestream for the Central Great Lakes Emmy Awards, working alongside industry professionals in a live production environment. "Our students didn't just win at the regional Emmys — they helped run them," said Emily Metzgar, director of the School of Media and Journalism. "Competing for awards while also producing the event's backstage livestream for a room full of working professionals is a remarkable experience, and one that captures what makes MDJ unique." Congratulations to our students, recent graduates and faculty! ⚡ https://bit.ly/4ft5wXV