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Film and Mass Media Students
NSCM Graduate Interns on Award Winning Reality Show
Sep 04, 2024
NSCM graduate Emily Watrobsky had the exciting opportunity to be an intern and assist in the casting department on the Emmy award winning, network reality...
Film and Mass Media News
UCF Named One of Best Universities for Journalism 2025
Sep 04, 2024
The Nicholson School of Communication and Media ranks #20 among the best colleges for journalism in 2025 according to University Magazine. “UCF prepares graduates for...
Faculty Film and Mass Media News Staff Students
NSCM Debuts New Podcast Studio
Sep 04, 2024
NSCM has amenities and resources that students, faculty and staff can use on the main and downtown campuses. This includes 3D printing, a laser cutter,...
Communication Faculty
End of an Era: Retiring Faculty Reflects on NSCM and Future Plans
Sep 04, 2024
Celebrating the distinguished careers of beloved faculty who are retiring from the classroom may be bittersweet, but recognizing this milestone means entering a new chapter...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media Students
Digital Media Student Prepares Presentation for Prominent Conference
Sep 04, 2024
Digital Media and IST M&S MS student Christopher Webb completed research with Dr. Maria Harrington, defended a MS thesis last Spring, and is publishing and...
Alumni Film and Mass Media
Curley & Pynn Receive Top Awards at Florida Public Relations Association
Sep 04, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management received top accolades at the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Awards Gala...
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,...
Faculty
NSCM Faculty Boost College Readiness in PALS Program Participants
Jul 31, 2024
A team of NSCM faculty volunteered their time and expertise to give high schoolers a boost in communication skills during this summer’s Peace Ambassadors Leadership...
Games and Interactive Media
NSCM Professor’s Works Featured in Museum Exhibition
Jul 31, 2024
NSCM Associate Professor Matthew Mosher’s generative sculptures are part of the Rhythms exhibition at the Wharton Esherick Museum in Pennsylvania, which runs through September 8th....
Games and Interactive Media
GaIM Professor Wins Prestigious Award at Tribeca Festival
Jul 31, 2024
Assistant Professor of Games and Interactive Media, Sercan Sengun, and his team won the Tribeca X 2024 Award for Environmental Impact for Project Maji: Waters...
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
End of an Era: Retiring Faculty Reflects on NSCM and Future Plans
Sep 04, 2024
Celebrating the distinguished careers of beloved faculty who are retiring from the classroom may be bittersweet, but recognizing this milestone means entering a new chapter...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Film & Mass Media
Film and Mass Media Students
NSCM Graduate Interns on Award Winning Reality Show
Sep 04, 2024
NSCM graduate Emily Watrobsky had the exciting opportunity to be an intern and assist in the casting department on the Emmy award winning, network reality...
Film and Mass Media News
UCF Named One of Best Universities for Journalism 2025
Sep 04, 2024
The Nicholson School of Communication and Media ranks #20 among the best colleges for journalism in 2025 according to University Magazine. “UCF prepares graduates for...
Faculty Film and Mass Media News Staff Students
NSCM Debuts New Podcast Studio
Sep 04, 2024
NSCM has amenities and resources that students, faculty and staff can use on the main and downtown campuses. This includes 3D printing, a laser cutter,...
Alumni Film and Mass Media
Curley & Pynn Receive Top Awards at Florida Public Relations Association
Sep 04, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management received top accolades at the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Awards Gala...
Film and Mass Media
Film Professor Wins Award and has Two Film Premiers
Jul 31, 2024
Film and Mass Media Assistant Professor, Georg Koszulinski, had the amazing opportunity to premier two of his documentaries in in addition to receiving one very...
Film and Mass Media
Trailblazing Filmmaker Award Bestowed on Film Professor
Jul 31, 2024
Film and Mass Media Assistant Professor, Tim Ritter, was recently named the Robert Rodriguez Indie Auteur of the Year for his work in directing feature...
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...
Games & Interactive Media
Faculty Games and Interactive Media Students
Digital Media Student Prepares Presentation for Prominent Conference
Sep 04, 2024
Digital Media and IST M&S MS student Christopher Webb completed research with Dr. Maria Harrington, defended a MS thesis last Spring, and is publishing and...
Games and Interactive Media
NSCM Professor’s Works Featured in Museum Exhibition
Jul 31, 2024
NSCM Associate Professor Matthew Mosher’s generative sculptures are part of the Rhythms exhibition at the Wharton Esherick Museum in Pennsylvania, which runs through September 8th....
Games and Interactive Media
GaIM Professor Wins Prestigious Award at Tribeca Festival
Jul 31, 2024
Assistant Professor of Games and Interactive Media, Sercan Sengun, and his team won the Tribeca X 2024 Award for Environmental Impact for Project Maji: Waters...
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...
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...
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...
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....
FIEA
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...
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...
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...
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...
Staff & Faculty
Faculty Film and Mass Media News Staff Students
NSCM Debuts New Podcast Studio
Sep 04, 2024
NSCM has amenities and resources that students, faculty and staff can use on the main and downtown campuses. This includes 3D printing, a laser cutter,...
Communication Faculty
End of an Era: Retiring Faculty Reflects on NSCM and Future Plans
Sep 04, 2024
Celebrating the distinguished careers of beloved faculty who are retiring from the classroom may be bittersweet, but recognizing this milestone means entering a new chapter...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media Students
Digital Media Student Prepares Presentation for Prominent Conference
Sep 04, 2024
Digital Media and IST M&S MS student Christopher Webb completed research with Dr. Maria Harrington, defended a MS thesis last Spring, and is publishing and...
Faculty
NSCM Faculty Boost College Readiness in PALS Program Participants
Jul 31, 2024
A team of NSCM faculty volunteered their time and expertise to give high schoolers a boost in communication skills during this summer’s Peace Ambassadors Leadership...
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...
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...
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...
Alumni
Alumni Film and Mass Media
Curley & Pynn Receive Top Awards at Florida Public Relations Association
Sep 04, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management received top accolades at the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Awards Gala...
Alumni
Games and Interactive Media Alumni's Company Generated Nearly $2 Million in Revenue
Jul 31, 2024
NSCM graduate Kyle Morrand turned a side hustle into a multimillion-dollar company. Morrand, the founder and CEO of 302 Interactive, explained that his company provides...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Students
Film and Mass Media Students
NSCM Graduate Interns on Award Winning Reality Show
Sep 04, 2024
NSCM graduate Emily Watrobsky had the exciting opportunity to be an intern and assist in the casting department on the Emmy award winning, network reality...
Faculty Film and Mass Media News Staff Students
NSCM Debuts New Podcast Studio
Sep 04, 2024
NSCM has amenities and resources that students, faculty and staff can use on the main and downtown campuses. This includes 3D printing, a laser cutter,...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media Students
Digital Media Student Prepares Presentation for Prominent Conference
Sep 04, 2024
Digital Media and IST M&S MS student Christopher Webb completed research with Dr. Maria Harrington, defended a MS thesis last Spring, and is publishing and...
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...
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 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...
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...