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Faculty Film and Mass Media Students
Nicholson School Faculty, Students Win Big at BEA Conference
May 06, 2026
The Nicholson School Film and Mass Media program was well represented at the recent Broadcast Education Association national convention, April 17-21, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Written by:...
Film and Mass Media Students
Graduate Film Student Earns People’s Choice Award for Documentary
May 05, 2026
A Nicholson School of Communication and Media student blends personal history, documentary filmmaking and scientific storytelling to illuminate an untold story with global reach. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published May 5, 2026 For Nicholson School...
Alumni Film and Mass Media
NSCM Alumna Goes for the Gold with Olympic Internship
Mar 30, 2026
A broadcast journalism alumna supported the digital streaming of Olympic events for NBC Sports, helping deliver one of the world’s largest sporting events to audiences...
Games and Interactive Media Students
GaIM Students Turn Classroom Innovation into Commercial Success
Mar 09, 2026
GaIM students at NSCM transformed classroom game design projects into two officially published tabletop games, earning industry recognition while gaining hands-on experience. By: Majdulina Hamed...
Communication Faculty
UCF Faculty Member Advances Community Health and Youth Wellness in Central Florida
Mar 09, 2026
Dr. Rufus Barfield represents NSCM through leadership in maternal health advocacy and youth mental health education initiatives across Central Florida. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published March 9, 2026 Pictured from...
Games and Interactive Media Students
Students’ Creativity Unveil Through New Livestreamed Podcast
Mar 03, 2026
GaIM Live showcases student projects and creative conversations while providing hands-on professional production experience. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published March 3, 2026 A new livestreamed podcast...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
UCF Faculty and Alumni Earn Four Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards
Mar 02, 2026
An award-winning collaborative project led by NSCM faculty and alumni, showcased the power of interdisciplinary storytelling and community engagement. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published March 2, 2026 A collaborative project involving faculty and alumni...
Communication Faculty Film and Mass Media Games and Interactive Media News Students
Innovative Teaching Techniques at NSCM Inspire Creativity, Collaboration, and Confidence
Dec 08, 2025
Nicholson School of Communication and Media professors share what makes their teaching methods unique. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published December 8, 2025 At the Nicholson School...
Film and Mass Media
Award Winning Films Close Out the Year with Festival Success
Dec 08, 2025
Two UCF documentaries continue their remarkable festival success, with recent red-carpet appearances. By: Rick Brunson | Published December 8, 2025 Two documentaries collaboratively produced by the Nicholson...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Faculty Member Wins Best Comedy Screening in New York City
Dec 04, 2025
Adjunct Lecturer’s journey to screenwriting and recent Big Apple Film Festival win. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published December 4, 2025 The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) is celebrating...
Defining Experts
Communication Defining Experts
Defining Experts: Michelle Dusseau
Aug 06, 2024
On this edition of Defining Experts, Senior Lecturer and COS Faculty Fellow for Student Engagement, Michelle Dusseau, discusses her research interests, notable achievements, future projects,...
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 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...
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 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,...
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 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...
Communication
Communication Faculty
UCF Faculty Member Advances Community Health and Youth Wellness in Central Florida
Mar 09, 2026
Dr. Rufus Barfield represents NSCM through leadership in maternal health advocacy and youth mental health education initiatives across Central Florida. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published March 9, 2026 Pictured from...
Communication Faculty Film and Mass Media Games and Interactive Media News Students
Innovative Teaching Techniques at NSCM Inspire Creativity, Collaboration, and Confidence
Dec 08, 2025
Nicholson School of Communication and Media professors share what makes their teaching methods unique. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published December 8, 2025 At the Nicholson School...
Communication
Nicholson School of Communication and Media Course Earns Service-Learning Designation Connecting Students with Local Nonprofits
Oct 15, 2025
Principles of Advertising has officially become a Service-Learning course, giving students the opportunity to partner with local nonprofits. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published October 15,...
Communication Faculty
Nicholson School of Communication and Media Faculty Member Showcases Healthcare Communication Research on Global Stage
Oct 08, 2025
Dr. Rufus Barfield presents his research on communication processes among multidisciplinary bone marrow transplant teams at the 2025 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH)....
Alumni Communication Students
UCF Students & Alumni Connect, Learn, and Grow at AAF’s Voice of Advertising Summit
Jul 01, 2025
This past Spring, Advertising and Public Relations students had the unique opportunity to engage with professionals and peers at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District...
Communication Faculty
Exploring Service and Strength: Dr. Robert S. Littlefield Discusses His New Book
Jul 01, 2025
In a recent global release, author and communication scholar Dr. Robert S. Littlefield shared insight into the heart of humanitarian service during a historic moment...
Communication Students
NSCM Student Writes One Act Comedy for Orlando Fringe Festival
May 01, 2025
Get ready to laugh out loud as the Orlando Fringe Festival spotlights the art of one act comedy! Known for its vibrant celebration of independent...
Film & Mass Media
Faculty Film and Mass Media Students
Nicholson School Faculty, Students Win Big at BEA Conference
May 06, 2026
The Nicholson School Film and Mass Media program was well represented at the recent Broadcast Education Association national convention, April 17-21, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Written by:...
Film and Mass Media Students
Graduate Film Student Earns People’s Choice Award for Documentary
May 05, 2026
A Nicholson School of Communication and Media student blends personal history, documentary filmmaking and scientific storytelling to illuminate an untold story with global reach. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published May 5, 2026 For Nicholson School...
Alumni Film and Mass Media
NSCM Alumna Goes for the Gold with Olympic Internship
Mar 30, 2026
A broadcast journalism alumna supported the digital streaming of Olympic events for NBC Sports, helping deliver one of the world’s largest sporting events to audiences...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
UCF Faculty and Alumni Earn Four Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards
Mar 02, 2026
An award-winning collaborative project led by NSCM faculty and alumni, showcased the power of interdisciplinary storytelling and community engagement. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published March 2, 2026 A collaborative project involving faculty and alumni...
Communication Faculty Film and Mass Media Games and Interactive Media News Students
Innovative Teaching Techniques at NSCM Inspire Creativity, Collaboration, and Confidence
Dec 08, 2025
Nicholson School of Communication and Media professors share what makes their teaching methods unique. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published December 8, 2025 At the Nicholson School...
Film and Mass Media
Award Winning Films Close Out the Year with Festival Success
Dec 08, 2025
Two UCF documentaries continue their remarkable festival success, with recent red-carpet appearances. By: Rick Brunson | Published December 8, 2025 Two documentaries collaboratively produced by the Nicholson...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Faculty Member Wins Best Comedy Screening in New York City
Dec 04, 2025
Adjunct Lecturer’s journey to screenwriting and recent Big Apple Film Festival win. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published December 4, 2025 The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) is celebrating...
Games & Interactive Media
Games and Interactive Media Students
GaIM Students Turn Classroom Innovation into Commercial Success
Mar 09, 2026
GaIM students at NSCM transformed classroom game design projects into two officially published tabletop games, earning industry recognition while gaining hands-on experience. By: Majdulina Hamed...
Games and Interactive Media Students
Students’ Creativity Unveil Through New Livestreamed Podcast
Mar 03, 2026
GaIM Live showcases student projects and creative conversations while providing hands-on professional production experience. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published March 3, 2026 A new livestreamed podcast...
Communication Faculty Film and Mass Media Games and Interactive Media News Students
Innovative Teaching Techniques at NSCM Inspire Creativity, Collaboration, and Confidence
Dec 08, 2025
Nicholson School of Communication and Media professors share what makes their teaching methods unique. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published December 8, 2025 At the Nicholson School...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Games and Interactive Media Instructor Publishes Original Card Game
Sep 09, 2025
Madeline Davis incorporates Lurking Legends in the classroom to bridge creative practices with multidisciplinary game design. Published to Nicholson News on September 9, 2025. If...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Dr. Natalie Underberg-Goode Publishes New Book on the Power of Digital Tools
Sep 08, 2025
Dr. Natalie Underberg-Goode, professor in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, has co-edited the newly published book Exploring Digital Ethnography: From Principles to Practice,...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Nine Years of Innovation and Research through the Virtual UCF Arboretum
Jul 01, 2025
Dr. Maria Harrington, associate professor at the University of Central Florida and director of The Harrington Lab, is helping bring the beauty of nature to...
Games and Interactive Media Students
Digital Media Alumni Joins Electronic Arts
Jul 01, 2025
Carlos Pinto Jimenez, a recent UCF graduate, has joined Electronic Arts (EA) in Redwood City, California as an Associate Game Designer. Pinto Jimenez earned his...
FIEA
FIEA Games and Interactive Media
UCF GaIM & FIEA Receive the Unreal Academic Partner Badge
Mar 10, 2025
We are excited to announce that the Nicholson School of Communication and Media’s Games and Interactive Media program (GaIM) and the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy...
FIEA Students
Third Time Entertainment, Inc. and Florida Poly Students Take Home First Places at the Annual FIEA Game Jam
Feb 03, 2025
Champs from Third Time Entertainment, Inc., Florida Polytechnic University, University of Florida, EA Orlando, Iron Galaxy, FIEA alumni, and others won top prizes after a...
FIEA Students
Five FIEA Students Win at the Indienomicon MeGa Health Jam
Oct 02, 2024
Five FIEA students placed first and third at the Indienomicon MeGa Health Jam for their innovative prototypes for healthcare in Lake Nona. Similar to FIEA’s...
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
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...
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. ...
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...
Staff & Faculty
Faculty Film and Mass Media Students
Nicholson School Faculty, Students Win Big at BEA Conference
May 06, 2026
The Nicholson School Film and Mass Media program was well represented at the recent Broadcast Education Association national convention, April 17-21, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Written by:...
Communication Faculty
UCF Faculty Member Advances Community Health and Youth Wellness in Central Florida
Mar 09, 2026
Dr. Rufus Barfield represents NSCM through leadership in maternal health advocacy and youth mental health education initiatives across Central Florida. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published March 9, 2026 Pictured from...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
UCF Faculty and Alumni Earn Four Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards
Mar 02, 2026
An award-winning collaborative project led by NSCM faculty and alumni, showcased the power of interdisciplinary storytelling and community engagement. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published March 2, 2026 A collaborative project involving faculty and alumni...
Communication Faculty Film and Mass Media Games and Interactive Media News Students
Innovative Teaching Techniques at NSCM Inspire Creativity, Collaboration, and Confidence
Dec 08, 2025
Nicholson School of Communication and Media professors share what makes their teaching methods unique. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published December 8, 2025 At the Nicholson School...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Faculty Member Wins Best Comedy Screening in New York City
Dec 04, 2025
Adjunct Lecturer’s journey to screenwriting and recent Big Apple Film Festival win. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published December 4, 2025 The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) is celebrating...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
UCF Film Professor Premieres Documentary in New York City
Nov 07, 2025
Nicholson School of Communication and Media professor Georg Koszulinski debuts his feature documentary A Map of the World in Time at the Raw Science Film...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Award Winning Film Faculty Brings Hollywood Experience to the Classroom
Nov 03, 2025
Mark Schimmel brings real-world experience and heartfelt guidance to the next generation of filmmakers at UCF. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published November 3, 2025 From...
Alumni
Alumni Film and Mass Media
NSCM Alumna Goes for the Gold with Olympic Internship
Mar 30, 2026
A broadcast journalism alumna supported the digital streaming of Olympic events for NBC Sports, helping deliver one of the world’s largest sporting events to audiences...
Alumni Communication Students
UCF Students & Alumni Connect, Learn, and Grow at AAF’s Voice of Advertising Summit
Jul 01, 2025
This past Spring, Advertising and Public Relations students had the unique opportunity to engage with professionals and peers at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District...
Alumni Film and Mass Media Students
Nicholson Alumna Honored with Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Sound
Jul 01, 2025
Shortly after crossing the stage at graduation with a degree in broadcast journalism, Kayla Kissel has already made national headlines of her own. Kissel received...
Alumni Film and Mass Media Games and Interactive Media Students
International Students Share Their Cultural and Creative Journey at UCF
May 01, 2025
Completing higher education can be a daunting but rewarding endeavor, even more so when you travel to another country to a pursue it. Two international...
Alumni Games and Interactive Media
Digital Media Alumni Find Careers with Disney and VISIMIR Technologies
Mar 10, 2025
The Games and Interactive Media program at NSCM is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving world...
Alumni Film and Mass Media
Journalism Alumna from CBS Chicago Attends Live Student Broadcast
Mar 10, 2025
NSCM students had a unique opportunity to engage with a TV journalist when Nicholson journalism alumna Mary Kay Kleist, meteorologist at CBS News Chicago, attended...
Alumni Film and Mass Media
UCF Film Graduate Edits Film Starring Andrew McCarthy & John Owen Lowe
Feb 03, 2025
Film editor and UCF Film graduate ‘10, Corey Frost, recently edited the indie film Grace Point which was set to release on VOD January 28,...
Students
Faculty Film and Mass Media Students
Nicholson School Faculty, Students Win Big at BEA Conference
May 06, 2026
The Nicholson School Film and Mass Media program was well represented at the recent Broadcast Education Association national convention, April 17-21, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Written by:...
Film and Mass Media Students
Graduate Film Student Earns People’s Choice Award for Documentary
May 05, 2026
A Nicholson School of Communication and Media student blends personal history, documentary filmmaking and scientific storytelling to illuminate an untold story with global reach. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published May 5, 2026 For Nicholson School...
Games and Interactive Media Students
GaIM Students Turn Classroom Innovation into Commercial Success
Mar 09, 2026
GaIM students at NSCM transformed classroom game design projects into two officially published tabletop games, earning industry recognition while gaining hands-on experience. By: Majdulina Hamed...
Games and Interactive Media Students
Students’ Creativity Unveil Through New Livestreamed Podcast
Mar 03, 2026
GaIM Live showcases student projects and creative conversations while providing hands-on professional production experience. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published March 3, 2026 A new livestreamed podcast...
Communication Faculty Film and Mass Media Games and Interactive Media News Students
Innovative Teaching Techniques at NSCM Inspire Creativity, Collaboration, and Confidence
Dec 08, 2025
Nicholson School of Communication and Media professors share what makes their teaching methods unique. By: Majdulina Hamed | Published December 8, 2025 At the Nicholson School...
Students
Nicholson School of Communication and Media Doctoral Student Presents Research at International Congress for Conservation Biology
Sep 02, 2025
Micaiala Hamner presented a component of her dissertation in Brisbane, Australia while leading forum sessions with the Society for Conservation Biology. By: Majdulina Hamed |...
Games and Interactive Media Students
Digital Media Alumni Joins Electronic Arts
Jul 01, 2025
Carlos Pinto Jimenez, a recent UCF graduate, has joined Electronic Arts (EA) in Redwood City, California as an Associate Game Designer. Pinto Jimenez earned his...
Theses and Dissertations
- Competing Narratives and Converging Perspectives: Analyzing the Dynamics of the Pulse Memorial Crisis
by Amy E. Maciel on August 29, 2024In the wake of the Pulse nightclub massacre, the effort to create a memorial devolved into a crisis and ultimate failure amidst a complex interplay of divergent claims. This study explored the evolving memorialization […]
- The Art And Business Of Documentary Filmmaking: Insights From “La Buena Cosecha” And Its Role In Highlighting Latino Contributions To The United Statesby Melanie Cedeno-Lopez on August 26, 2024
La Buena Cosecha is a feature-length documentary that explores the remarkable contributions of Latino business owners in Orlando and the United States. The film delves into the journeys of two families of entrepreneurs from […]
- Holding an Empathic Lantern to Help Depressed Friends Find their Way out of the Darkness: An Examination of Intention to Offer Social Support Guided by the Reasoned Action Approachby Laura Boutemen on June 18, 2024
Guided by the reasoned action approach, this two-fold research first used an online open-ended elicitation survey to identify beliefs held by undergraduate students (N = 397) pertaining to offering social support to […]
- Giving Voice to The Voiceless: Health Communication and Female Fieldworkers in Central Floridaby Sofia Salazar on May 28, 2024
This qualitative research project examined health experiences of female agricultural workers in central Florida. Specifically, this study identified the most common physical and mental health illnesses and issues reported by […]
- Student Perceptions of Campus Crime and Victim Servicesby Tracy Gulliford on January 17, 2024
Few would argue that college campus crime is a serious problem across the United States. Debate arises, however, regarding why the problem is so pervasive and how best to address it. This dissertation addresses that gap by […]
- The Study of Crisis Narratives Over Time: Mayfield, KY in the Aftermath of the 2021 Tornadoesby Rebecca Freihaut on January 17, 2024
This study was a year-long longitudinal qualitative research project using the case study of Mayfield, KY after the catastrophic tornado event that impacted their community on December 10, 2021. Oral histories were collected […]
- Painting and Fear: The Creation of Death's Visageby Mark A. Felbinger on January 17, 2024
Death's Visage is a feature film that was created from an idea developed due to a personal relationship with an artist, who was a professional illustrator and painter. The film follows a young woman who becomes entrapped in […]
- A Puerto Rican Diasporic Study in Central Floridaby Chelsea Vélez on May 26, 2023
This study seeks to explicate the intercultural experiences of Puerto Ricans within the diaspora of Central Florida. Specifically, the navigation of communication behaviors among intergroup and outgroup behaviors as Puerto […]
- Christian Perspectives on Natural Disasters Using a Religious Systems Approachby Lakelyn Taylor on May 26, 2023
This study investigated how Christian beliefs and the perceived importance of practice at each level of the religious systems model may impact Protestant Christian beliefs about natural disasters and natural disaster […]
- It's in the Design: Student Perceptions of Intercultural Interactions in Online Communication Classroomsby Darius Lana on May 26, 2023
This study identifies how intercultural interaction takes place in online communication courses within higher education. Radically politicized efforts to remove discussion around identity and difference from education and […]