New Pence podcast studio named

The College of Communication and Information is pleased to announce the naming of the Elizabeth “Scoobie” Ryan Podcast and Multimedia Studio, which will be housed in the newly renovated Pence Hall, set to open in Fall 2025.

 

Ryan was a beloved member of the School of Journalism and Media since 1988, teaching part-time and joining the faculty as an assistant professor in 1996. She eventually served as an associate professor and associate director of the School before her retirement in August 2023. During her time at the University of Kentucky, Ryan also served as a great mentor and friend to many students and colleagues, including Associate Professor Kakie Urch, whose incredible generosity made this naming opportunity possible.

 

The studio will allow CI students to produce audio and multimedia content and give our students access to state-of-the-art equipment, software and instruction, as they continue the School’s award-winning tradition. The space is one of the first named spaces in Pence Hall, which will become the front door of the College of Communication and Information in 2025.