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Nicholson Student Stands Out in Blizzard Entertainment Art Contest
Games and Interactive Media Students
Nicholson Student Stands Out in Blizzard Entertainment Art Contest
Jun 05, 2024
Kyle Chen, a student in the Games and Interactive Media program at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, was placed as a runner up...
NBC Universal Unveils Orlando Tech Campus
NBC Universal Unveils Orlando Tech Campus
Jun 05, 2024
On May 15th, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined executives at NBCUniversal’s Orlando headquarters to celebrate the transformation from its Golf Channel roots to a leading...
Reflections of a PhD Strategic Communication Student 
Communication Students
Reflections of a PhD Strategic Communication Student 
Jun 05, 2024
Being in the Strategic Communication PhD program at UCF has taught me many things. The obvious, of course, is theory building, writing academic research papers,...
UCF IT Enterprise Applications Prepares Students to Solve Real World Problems
Games and Interactive Media
UCF IT Enterprise Applications Prepares Students to Solve Real World Problems
Jun 05, 2024
Dr. Maria Harrington’s innovative pilot program that was initiated last year is emerging as a truly impactful work force readiness experience for students, as well...
Film Student Wins Two Prestigious Awards
Film and Mass Media Students
Film Student Wins Two Prestigious Awards
Jun 05, 2024
Zoe Heafner, a student in the Film and Mass Media program in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at UCF won two prestigious awards...
Award Winning Alumni Enlighten the Next Generation of Filmmakers
Alumni Film and Mass Media
Award Winning Alumni Enlighten the Next Generation of Filmmakers
May 08, 2024
This past month, three outstanding UCF film alumni visited their alma mater to discuss their experiences in the film and mass media field. Monica Sorelle,...
Ad/PR Students Receive Recognition for their Hard Work
Communication Students
Ad/PR Students Receive Recognition for their Hard Work
May 08, 2024
Students at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media have continued to carry the torch of success as future communicators, journalists, filmmakers, web designers and...
Defining Experts: Ula Stoeckl
Defining Experts Faculty Film and Mass Media
Defining Experts: Ula Stoeckl
May 08, 2024
On this edition of defining experts, we are honoring Ula Stoeckl, former Associate Professor of Film and Veteran German Filmmaker. Ula Stoeckl is one of...
UCF Alumna Promoted to Senior Public Relations Strategist at Curley & Pynn
Alumni
UCF Alumna Promoted to Senior Public Relations Strategist at Curley & Pynn
May 08, 2024
UCF alumna and 30 Under 30 honoree, Sarah Kelliher, has been promoted to Senior Public Relations Strategist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations. Kelliher, who...
Film Professor’s work moves to Amazon Prime and GeoCinema
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Film Professor’s work moves to Amazon Prime and GeoCinema
May 08, 2024
Film Professor, George Koszulinski, has exciting news regarding his films! His feature sci-fi film, Red Earth, was released by Amazon Prime this spring. The film...

Defining Experts

Defining Experts: Ula Stoeckl
Defining Experts Faculty Film and Mass Media
Defining Experts: Ula Stoeckl
May 08, 2024
On this edition of defining experts, we are honoring Ula Stoeckl, former Associate Professor of Film and Veteran German Filmmaker. Ula Stoeckl is one of...
Defining Experts: Gabby Jarmoszko
Defining Experts Faculty Film and Mass Media
Defining Experts: Gabby Jarmoszko
Nov 03, 2023
Gabrielle “Gabby” Jarmoszko, advertising instructor in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media discusses her interests in the Ad/PR field and the projects she has...
NSCM Launches First Ever Podcast, Behind the Soundbite
Defining Experts News
NSCM Launches First Ever Podcast, Behind the Soundbite
Sep 12, 2023
The goal of our podcast is to inform and tell the stories of students, faculty, staff, and alumni from UCF NSCM as well as industry...
Defining Experts: Dr. Natalie Underberg-Goode and Digital Storytelling
Defining Experts Games and Interactive Media
Defining Experts: Dr. Natalie Underberg-Goode and Digital Storytelling
May 05, 2023
For this month’s edition of Defining Experts, I had the opportunity to ask Dr. Natalie Underberg-Goode, Professor and Assistant Director for Games and Interactive Media,...
Defining Experts: Jonathan Conway and Forensics
Communication Defining Experts
Defining Experts: Jonathan Conway and Forensics
Feb 02, 2023
As a former speech and debate student who competed in forensics tournaments, I was particularly excited to speak with the Associate Instructor and Director of...
Defining Experts: Kate Shults and Filmmaking
Defining Experts Faculty Film and Mass Media
Defining Experts: Kate Shults and Filmmaking
Dec 01, 2022
“Create your own visual style. Let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.” Orson Welles, American actor, director, producer and screenwriter used...
Defining Experts: Dr. Jihyun Kim and Technology in Communication
Defining Experts
Defining Experts: Dr. Jihyun Kim and Technology in Communication
Oct 07, 2022
“Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don’t think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without talking about the other.” This quote stated...
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Communication

Reflections of a PhD Strategic Communication Student 
Communication Students
Reflections of a PhD Strategic Communication Student 
Jun 05, 2024
Being in the Strategic Communication PhD program at UCF has taught me many things. The obvious, of course, is theory building, writing academic research papers,...
Ad/PR Students Receive Recognition for their Hard Work
Communication Students
Ad/PR Students Receive Recognition for their Hard Work
May 08, 2024
Students at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media have continued to carry the torch of success as future communicators, journalists, filmmakers, web designers and...
Meteorologist and Doctoral Student Discusses the Importance of Earth Day
Communication Communication Graduate Teaching Assistants Students
Meteorologist and Doctoral Student Discusses the Importance of Earth Day
Apr 05, 2024
It is often said that April showers bring May flowers, probably alluding to the fact that Earth Day occurs during this month. Environmental communication is...
UCF Speech and Debate Charges to 10th in the Nation
Communication Students
UCF Speech and Debate Charges to 10th in the Nation
Apr 05, 2024
Over the weekend of March 7th-11th the UCF Speech and Debate Team attended the 2024 Pi Kappa Delta Biennial Tournament and Convention. This is the...
Doctoral Student Talks About Arab American Heritage Month
Communication Communication Graduate Teaching Assistants News Students
Doctoral Student Talks About Arab American Heritage Month
Apr 05, 2024
National Arab American Heritage Month was recognized in April 2021 by President Joe Biden. This month commemorates the excellence of Arab Americans, their contributions to...
UCF Downtown Hosts International Risk and Crisis Communication Conference
Communication Communication Graduate Teaching Assistants Faculty Students
UCF Downtown Hosts International Risk and Crisis Communication Conference
Apr 05, 2024
The International Risk and Crisis Communication Conference was hosted by our very own Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the downtown campus from March...
Shari Hodgson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Communication Faculty
Shari Hodgson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Apr 05, 2024
Senior Instructor, Shari Hodgson, won a lifetime award from the Winter Park city council. In an interview, Hodgson talks about what this incredible moment means...
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Film & Mass Media

Film Student Wins Two Prestigious Awards
Film and Mass Media Students
Film Student Wins Two Prestigious Awards
Jun 05, 2024
Zoe Heafner, a student in the Film and Mass Media program in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at UCF won two prestigious awards...
Award Winning Alumni Enlighten the Next Generation of Filmmakers
Alumni Film and Mass Media
Award Winning Alumni Enlighten the Next Generation of Filmmakers
May 08, 2024
This past month, three outstanding UCF film alumni visited their alma mater to discuss their experiences in the film and mass media field. Monica Sorelle,...
Defining Experts: Ula Stoeckl
Defining Experts Faculty Film and Mass Media
Defining Experts: Ula Stoeckl
May 08, 2024
On this edition of defining experts, we are honoring Ula Stoeckl, former Associate Professor of Film and Veteran German Filmmaker. Ula Stoeckl is one of...
Film Professor’s work moves to Amazon Prime and GeoCinema
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Film Professor’s work moves to Amazon Prime and GeoCinema
May 08, 2024
Film Professor, George Koszulinski, has exciting news regarding his films! His feature sci-fi film, Red Earth, was released by Amazon Prime this spring. The film...
NSCM Senior Honored with Prominent Advertising Award
Film and Mass Media Students
NSCM Senior Honored with Prominent Advertising Award
Mar 07, 2024
A big congratulations is in order for Hailey Winder, a senior in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, on being named to the American...
Remembering Dylan Lyons
Film and Mass Media Students
Remembering Dylan Lyons
Mar 07, 2024
It has been one year since the tragedy that has occurred with NSCM alumnus, Dylan Lyons. Lyons was a NSCM graduate who worked for Spectrum...
Award-Winning Filmmaker Releases Documentary
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Award-Winning Filmmaker Releases Documentary
Mar 07, 2024
Assistant Professor and award-winning filmmaker Georg Koszulinski has released his new science-outreach documentary, The Baffin Bay Deglacial Experiment. It will premiere internationally this spring at the...
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Games & Interactive Media

Nicholson Student Stands Out in Blizzard Entertainment Art Contest
Games and Interactive Media Students
Nicholson Student Stands Out in Blizzard Entertainment Art Contest
Jun 05, 2024
Kyle Chen, a student in the Games and Interactive Media program at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, was placed as a runner up...
UCF IT Enterprise Applications Prepares Students to Solve Real World Problems
Games and Interactive Media
UCF IT Enterprise Applications Prepares Students to Solve Real World Problems
Jun 05, 2024
Dr. Maria Harrington’s innovative pilot program that was initiated last year is emerging as a truly impactful work force readiness experience for students, as well...
NSCM Professor Goes Above and Beyond with Research and Achievements
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
NSCM Professor Goes Above and Beyond with Research and Achievements
May 08, 2024
Associate Professor at the Digital Media and the Games and Interactive Media program, Dr. Maria Harrington, has had a busy semester advancing her research and...
Digital Media Students make an Impression during Showcase
Games and Interactive Media Students
Digital Media Students make an Impression during Showcase
May 08, 2024
For most students, the end of the semester is marked by a final exam proving their understanding of the course material taught throughout the semester....
Defining Experts with Sercan Sengun
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Defining Experts with Sercan Sengun
Apr 05, 2024
On this edition of Defining Experts, Assistant Professor of Games and Interactive Media, Sercan Sengun, discusses his research interests, notable achievements, future projects, and advice...
GaIM Professor and Team Develop Immersive VR Thriller with Mental Health Message
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
GaIM Professor and Team Develop Immersive VR Thriller with Mental Health Message
Apr 05, 2024
Dr. Sercan Sengun, Assistant Professor of Games and Interactive Media (GaIM), released Missing, an immersive VR thriller with a mental health message at its core,...
NSCM Students Create Dating App Video Game
Games and Interactive Media Students
NSCM Students Create Dating App Video Game
Feb 09, 2024
Celebrated on February 14, Valentine’s Day is a day where couples are celebrated, and single individuals are reminded of their singledom. A solution for people...
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FIEA

FIEA Welcomes the New Year with its First Game Making Competition
FIEA
FIEA Welcomes the New Year with its First Game Making Competition
Feb 09, 2024
This past month, FIEA gathered 28 teams of students and professional game developers to compete in its first game jam. These competitions challenge participants to...
FIEA Cohort 19 Capstone Game Presentations at Downtown Campus
FIEA
FIEA Cohort 19 Capstone Game Presentations at Downtown Campus
Aug 02, 2023
Four groups from FIEA’s Cohort 19 will be presenting their capstone projects that will be released soon on STEAM to download and play. The presentations...
Director's Honor Roll Students Recognized at Luncheon
Communication FIEA Film and Mass Media Games and Interactive Media Students
Director's Honor Roll Students Recognized at Luncheon
May 05, 2023
On Friday, April 7th, NSCM held its first Director’s Honor Roll Luncheon here on the Main (Legacy) Campus, from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, in NSC 228. ...
The Princeton Review Ranks UCF in Top 10 Video Game Design Universities
FIEA Games and Interactive Media
The Princeton Review Ranks UCF in Top 10 Video Game Design Universities
Apr 03, 2023
The UCF Nicholson School of Communication and Media’s undergraduate Games and Interactive Media Program (GaIM) is now the #6 ranked game design program in the...
Dr. Maria Harrington’s Paper Published in a Premiere International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Faculty FIEA Games and Interactive Media
Dr. Maria Harrington’s Paper Published in a Premiere International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Apr 03, 2023
Associate Professor of Digital Media, in the Games and Interactive Media Program at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, Dr. Maria Harrington continues to...
New FIEA Student Organization Awarded Grant
FIEA Games and Interactive Media Students
New FIEA Student Organization Awarded Grant
Mar 02, 2023
Taking a leap of faith and creating a new organization is no small feat. Students in FIEA have recently founded a new registered student organization...
Central Florida Gaming Studios Support UCF Graduate Students
FIEA Students
Central Florida Gaming Studios Support UCF Graduate Students
Jan 04, 2023
Orlando is a city of innovation, widely recognized for the multitude of gaming studios that call it home. The Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA), UCF’s...
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Staff & Faculty

Defining Experts: Ula Stoeckl
Defining Experts Faculty Film and Mass Media
Defining Experts: Ula Stoeckl
May 08, 2024
On this edition of defining experts, we are honoring Ula Stoeckl, former Associate Professor of Film and Veteran German Filmmaker. Ula Stoeckl is one of...
Film Professor’s work moves to Amazon Prime and GeoCinema
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Film Professor’s work moves to Amazon Prime and GeoCinema
May 08, 2024
Film Professor, George Koszulinski, has exciting news regarding his films! His feature sci-fi film, Red Earth, was released by Amazon Prime this spring. The film...
NSCM Professor Goes Above and Beyond with Research and Achievements
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
NSCM Professor Goes Above and Beyond with Research and Achievements
May 08, 2024
Associate Professor at the Digital Media and the Games and Interactive Media program, Dr. Maria Harrington, has had a busy semester advancing her research and...
Defining Experts with Sercan Sengun
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Defining Experts with Sercan Sengun
Apr 05, 2024
On this edition of Defining Experts, Assistant Professor of Games and Interactive Media, Sercan Sengun, discusses his research interests, notable achievements, future projects, and advice...
GaIM Professor and Team Develop Immersive VR Thriller with Mental Health Message
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
GaIM Professor and Team Develop Immersive VR Thriller with Mental Health Message
Apr 05, 2024
Dr. Sercan Sengun, Assistant Professor of Games and Interactive Media (GaIM), released Missing, an immersive VR thriller with a mental health message at its core,...
UCF Downtown Hosts International Risk and Crisis Communication Conference
Communication Communication Graduate Teaching Assistants Faculty Students
UCF Downtown Hosts International Risk and Crisis Communication Conference
Apr 05, 2024
The International Risk and Crisis Communication Conference was hosted by our very own Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the downtown campus from March...
Shari Hodgson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Communication Faculty
Shari Hodgson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Apr 05, 2024
Senior Instructor, Shari Hodgson, won a lifetime award from the Winter Park city council. In an interview, Hodgson talks about what this incredible moment means...
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Alumni

Award Winning Alumni Enlighten the Next Generation of Filmmakers
Alumni Film and Mass Media
Award Winning Alumni Enlighten the Next Generation of Filmmakers
May 08, 2024
This past month, three outstanding UCF film alumni visited their alma mater to discuss their experiences in the film and mass media field. Monica Sorelle,...
UCF Alumna Promoted to Senior Public Relations Strategist at Curley & Pynn
Alumni
UCF Alumna Promoted to Senior Public Relations Strategist at Curley & Pynn
May 08, 2024
UCF alumna and 30 Under 30 honoree, Sarah Kelliher, has been promoted to Senior Public Relations Strategist at Curley & Pynn Public Relations. Kelliher, who...
Welcoming UCF Alumna Natalie Eck to the Curley & Pynn Team
Alumni
Welcoming UCF Alumna Natalie Eck to the Curley & Pynn Team
Mar 07, 2024
UCF Alumni have continued to show excellence after graduating by securing jobs and opportunities in their fields. Natalie Eck is the newest addition to the...
Local TV News Anchor Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Alumni News
Local TV News Anchor Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 12, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15th to October 15th every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, contributions, and cultures...
UCF Alumni Recognized at Statewide PR Industry Awards Gala
Alumni Communication
UCF Alumni Recognized at Statewide PR Industry Awards Gala
Sep 12, 2023
At the annual Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Awards Gala, several team members at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management Inc. received awards...
UCF FIEA Alum Talks About Experience as a Creator
Alumni
UCF FIEA Alum Talks About Experience as a Creator
Aug 02, 2023
Blake Battle, a 2012 MS Alum from UCF Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA), is an accomplished producer for Bungie, a game company which has developed...
Student Featured in a Leading Media Outlet for Game Development
Alumni Games and Interactive Media
Student Featured in a Leading Media Outlet for Game Development
Jul 07, 2023
Alumni from the Games and Interactive Media (GaIM) program at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at UCF continues to highlight exceptional work with...
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Students

Nicholson Student Stands Out in Blizzard Entertainment Art Contest
Games and Interactive Media Students
Nicholson Student Stands Out in Blizzard Entertainment Art Contest
Jun 05, 2024
Kyle Chen, a student in the Games and Interactive Media program at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, was placed as a runner up...
Reflections of a PhD Strategic Communication Student 
Communication Students
Reflections of a PhD Strategic Communication Student 
Jun 05, 2024
Being in the Strategic Communication PhD program at UCF has taught me many things. The obvious, of course, is theory building, writing academic research papers,...
Film Student Wins Two Prestigious Awards
Film and Mass Media Students
Film Student Wins Two Prestigious Awards
Jun 05, 2024
Zoe Heafner, a student in the Film and Mass Media program in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at UCF won two prestigious awards...
Ad/PR Students Receive Recognition for their Hard Work
Communication Students
Ad/PR Students Receive Recognition for their Hard Work
May 08, 2024
Students at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media have continued to carry the torch of success as future communicators, journalists, filmmakers, web designers and...
Digital Media Students make an Impression during Showcase
Games and Interactive Media Students
Digital Media Students make an Impression during Showcase
May 08, 2024
For most students, the end of the semester is marked by a final exam proving their understanding of the course material taught throughout the semester....
Meteorologist and Doctoral Student Discusses the Importance of Earth Day
Communication Communication Graduate Teaching Assistants Students
Meteorologist and Doctoral Student Discusses the Importance of Earth Day
Apr 05, 2024
It is often said that April showers bring May flowers, probably alluding to the fact that Earth Day occurs during this month. Environmental communication is...
UCF Speech and Debate Charges to 10th in the Nation
Communication Students
UCF Speech and Debate Charges to 10th in the Nation
Apr 05, 2024
Over the weekend of March 7th-11th the UCF Speech and Debate Team attended the 2024 Pi Kappa Delta Biennial Tournament and Convention. This is the...
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