Media Production and Communications

Hands-on learning. Real stories. Statewide recognition. Six students in The University of Olivet’s Media Production and Communication (MPC) program are being recognized on a statewide stage after being named finalists in the 2026 Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Student Broadcast Awards competition. The finalists—Brayden Craig, Shae Lampinen, Gage McCrimmon, Josh Moore, Jack Webb, and Alisha…

When senior Stuart Donlan first stepped onto campus after arriving from his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, he immediately sensed something genuine about The University of Olivet. "I chose Olivet somewhat on a whim. I had gone on visits to a lot of different schools, and each had great things to offer. I was really conflicted…

When exploring colleges as a high school student, on senior Ella Gaffke's must-have list were opportunities to thrive and pursue her dreams. She found that in the media production and communication major at The University of Olivet. "When I stepped onto campus as a first-year student, I could have never guessed how my time at…

Senior Abbey Peters Empowers Communities Through Her Journalism Senior Abbey Peters, a business major with a minor in media production and communications (MPC), is one of five students in the state to receive the Michigan Press Association (MPA) Foundation scholarship, gifting her $2,000 to help her pursue a career in journalism. Abbey is the sole…

Media production and communication students and faculty attended the Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy presented by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 2. The event allowed students interested in careers in media to connect with Michigan broadcasters and content creators through breakout sessions ranging in topics…