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Communication Faculty
The Legacy of a Director
Dec 11, 2024
The Nicholson School of Communication and Media is the largest department within the College of Sciences, with almost 100 faculty members teaching over 4,000 students....
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Nicholson, CDL and Legal Studies Win 5 Emmy Awards for Films About Border Crisis
Dec 10, 2024
Senior Instructor of Journalism Rick Brunson won two Emmy Awards as field producer for the documentaries “A City That Cares” and “Beneath the Same Sky.”...
Communication Students
NSCM Graduate Students Attend and Present at NCA Conference
Dec 06, 2024
Communication scholars can be found anywhere but look no further than NSCM’s own graduate students. From November 21-24, students and faculty attended the National Communication...
Faculty
NSCM Faculty Recognized for Inclusive Design Best Practices
Dec 06, 2024
The College of Sciences Inclusive Design badge recognizes courses and the COS faculty who teach them who have made a commitment to implementing inclusive best practices that...
Communication Communication Graduate Teaching Assistants Students
International Student Shares Holiday Traditions
Dec 06, 2024
The holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s the time of year for reflection and spending quality time with friends and family. Each...
Film and Mass Media Students
NSCM Student Presents Film at Key West Film Festival
Dec 06, 2024
NSCM student, Erika Miyamoto, recently presented her junior BFA film, Attempt 101, at the Key West Film Festival. The festival highlights the next generation of filmmakers...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
UCF Projects Earn 10 Emmy Nominations, Screening Premiere
Dec 06, 2024
UCF’s Center for Distributed Learning has garnered national acclaim for its groundbreaking docuseries, A Break for Impact, and its latest short documentary, Beneath the Same Sky. Both...
Alumni
NSCM Hall of Famer Celebrates 15 Years of Charity Organization
Dec 06, 2024
UCF Alum and UCF NSCM Hall of Famer Heissam “I’m in” Jebailey has announced that they will be celebrating our 15 Year Anniversary of the...
Film and Mass Media Students
UCF Film MFA Graduate Releases Her Harrowing Psychological Thriller ‘DID I?’
Nov 22, 2024
UCF FILM MFA GRADUATE SARAH TICE RELEASES HER HARROWING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ‘DID I?’ ON VOD, DVD, AND BLU-RAY THROUGH GRAVITAS VENTURES ORLANDO, FL (November 12th,...
The Importance of Voting
Nov 01, 2024
The 2024 General Election in the United States is on Nov. 5. Voting is a fundamental right and an essential part of being an engaged...
Film and Mass Media Students
UCF Journalism Student Joins Documentary Crew
Nov 01, 2024
Raine Keenan, a senior studying journalism, joined the Northern Light Productions team to produce a documentary about the story of UCF Nicholson Communication and Media...
News Students
Nicholson Students Gain National Sports Media Experience at Big Noon Kickoff
Nov 01, 2024
FOX Sports’ Big Noon Kickoff came to UCF for the first time to watch the Knights take on the University of Colorado Rams. While the game may...
Communication Faculty
Dr. Christine Hanlon Awarded with Prestigious Opportunity Overseas
Nov 01, 2024
Dr. Christine Hanlon, Senior Lecturer, has been awarded the opportunity to participate in an Overseas Faculty Development Seminar with the Council of American Overseas Research...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
GaIM Professor Gives Workshop for Downtown Orlando’s UX Group
Nov 01, 2024
Games and Interactive Media Professor John Murray gave a workshop for downtown UCF’s UX group. DOUX recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, and its mission is...
Communication News
Free Speech Week Module Available on Webcourses
Nov 01, 2024
Free Speech Week is an annual nonpartisan celebration highlighting the fundamental principles of freedom of speech and the press. The event took place from October 21st...
Featured Film and Mass Media
Georg Koszulinski Wins Best Feature Film Award & Releases New Film
Nov 01, 2024
Film and Mass Media Assistant Professor Georg Koszulinski won Best Feature Film at the New York Science Fiction Film Festival for his feature film, Red...
Students
NSCM Students Partner with UCF Athletics for Sports Broadcasting Opportunity
Oct 02, 2024
Fall semester means football season. And with football games comes televised broadcasts, halftime shows, and large audiences watching at the field or on their screens....
News
Nicholson School of Communication and Media Welcomes International Graduate Students
Oct 02, 2024
International graduate students bring unique perspective and enthusiasm to UCF graduate programs. But they often arrive in Orlando at great personal sacrifice, equipped for a...
Faculty Film and Mass Media Students
Documentary Crew on Nicholson School of Communication and Media Campus
Oct 02, 2024
A crew from Northern Lights Productions was on campus on behalf of the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism, based at Penn and the University...
Alumni
5 Questions with UCF Alum Richard Bilbao: New Editor-in-Chief of Orlando Business Journal
Oct 02, 2024
Richard Bilbao, a journalism alum, has worked for the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ) since 2008, previously serving as a reporter, digital producer and an associate...
Film and Mass Media Students
UCF Students Shine at Prestigious NAHJ Conference in Los Angeles
Oct 02, 2024
Thousands of college students and journalism professionals from the U.S. and around the world gathered this past week to network and learn the latest in...
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...
Featured Games and Interactive Media
Dr. Maria Harrington Honored with Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Research
Oct 02, 2024
Associate Professor, Dr. Maria Harrington is deeply honored and grateful to have received two awards offered by UCF Faculty Excellence. The first one is the...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
GaIM Professor Becomes a Board Member to Games for Change Local Chapter
Oct 02, 2024
Games for Change (also known as G4C) is a prestigious nonprofit organization in the game development community and industry. The organization provides support, visibility, and...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Rick Brunson Named Faculty Champion
Oct 02, 2024
Senior Instructor Rick Brunson was named one of 34 national Faculty Champions by the Center for Community News, based at the University of Vermont. The...
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...
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...
Communication Defining Experts Faculty
Defining Experts: Dr. Deanna Sellnow and Instructional Risk and Crisis Communication
Sep 02, 2022
“Together, we will build a world where the accomplishments of our daughters will be celebrated, rather than diminished.” As a professor in higher education, this...
Communication
Communication Faculty
The Legacy of a Director
Dec 11, 2024
The Nicholson School of Communication and Media is the largest department within the College of Sciences, with almost 100 faculty members teaching over 4,000 students....
Communication Students
NSCM Graduate Students Attend and Present at NCA Conference
Dec 06, 2024
Communication scholars can be found anywhere but look no further than NSCM’s own graduate students. From November 21-24, students and faculty attended the National Communication...
Communication Communication Graduate Teaching Assistants Students
International Student Shares Holiday Traditions
Dec 06, 2024
The holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s the time of year for reflection and spending quality time with friends and family. Each...
Communication Faculty
Dr. Christine Hanlon Awarded with Prestigious Opportunity Overseas
Nov 01, 2024
Dr. Christine Hanlon, Senior Lecturer, has been awarded the opportunity to participate in an Overseas Faculty Development Seminar with the Council of American Overseas Research...
Communication News
Free Speech Week Module Available on Webcourses
Nov 01, 2024
Free Speech Week is an annual nonpartisan celebration highlighting the fundamental principles of freedom of speech and the press. The event took place from October 21st...
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...
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...
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...
Communication Featured Students
NSCM Doctoral Candidate Discusses Importance of Black History Month
Feb 09, 2024
Black History Month (BHM) is an important time for acknowledgement and celebration of the critical contributions Black individuals and communities have made throughout the history...
Communication Students
NSCM Graduate Students Publish Article in Distinguished Journal
Feb 09, 2024
A group of students in the Strategic Communication PhD program have recently published an article in the Journal of Emergency Management. One of the authors,...
Communication Students
Strategic Communication Doctorate Students Attend NCA Conference
Dec 06, 2023
The National Communication Association conference took place last month in National Harbor, Maryland and celebrated its 109th annual convention. This conference is dedicated to communication...
Communication Communication Graduate Teaching Assistants Faculty
NSCM Instructors Discuss AI and the Future of Teaching
Dec 06, 2023
Nicholson School of Communication and Media faculty and staff had the exciting opportunity to present a report of what they learned at the Teaching and...
Communication Students
UCF Speech and Debate has High Spirits for the New Year
Dec 06, 2023
Jonathan Conway, Director of Forensics at NSCM, talks about the recent success of the UCF Speech and Debate team and shares his hopes for the...
Communication Conscious Conversations
Conscious Conversation about Inclusive Culture
Nov 03, 2023
November 2023 A note on care during crisis: There are many devastating things happening around the world and the grief and heaviness is real. We...
Communication Students
Persuasion Class Persuades People to Donate to Knights Helping Knights Pantry
Nov 03, 2023
This semester’s Persuasion and Communication class recently put their theory in action to raise money for Knights Helping Knights pantry. KHK is an entirely student...
Communication Students
The Impact of Our PhD Program on International Students
Nov 03, 2023
Students from the Nicholson School of Communication and Media come from all corners of the world. In an interview, two doctoral students discuss why they...
Communication
Communicating During the Holidays with Dr. Harry Weger
Nov 03, 2023
We are coming up on another holiday season and for many of us, it means dealing with lots of hassles and headaches related to traveling...
Communication Faculty
Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Ann Miller
Oct 06, 2023
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for education, information and promotion of regular screening and early detection of breast cancer. Dr. Ann Miller,...
Communication Faculty
Dr. Michael Strawser Receives Funding from National Communication Association
Oct 06, 2023
Associate Professor at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, Dr. Michael Strawser secured significant funding from the National Communication Association (NCA) to strengthen K-12...
Film & Mass Media
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Nicholson, CDL and Legal Studies Win 5 Emmy Awards for Films About Border Crisis
Dec 10, 2024
Senior Instructor of Journalism Rick Brunson won two Emmy Awards as field producer for the documentaries “A City That Cares” and “Beneath the Same Sky.”...
Film and Mass Media Students
NSCM Student Presents Film at Key West Film Festival
Dec 06, 2024
NSCM student, Erika Miyamoto, recently presented her junior BFA film, Attempt 101, at the Key West Film Festival. The festival highlights the next generation of filmmakers...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
UCF Projects Earn 10 Emmy Nominations, Screening Premiere
Dec 06, 2024
UCF’s Center for Distributed Learning has garnered national acclaim for its groundbreaking docuseries, A Break for Impact, and its latest short documentary, Beneath the Same Sky. Both...
Film and Mass Media Students
UCF Film MFA Graduate Releases Her Harrowing Psychological Thriller ‘DID I?’
Nov 22, 2024
UCF FILM MFA GRADUATE SARAH TICE RELEASES HER HARROWING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ‘DID I?’ ON VOD, DVD, AND BLU-RAY THROUGH GRAVITAS VENTURES ORLANDO, FL (November 12th,...
Film and Mass Media Students
UCF Journalism Student Joins Documentary Crew
Nov 01, 2024
Raine Keenan, a senior studying journalism, joined the Northern Light Productions team to produce a documentary about the story of UCF Nicholson Communication and Media...
Featured Film and Mass Media
Georg Koszulinski Wins Best Feature Film Award & Releases New Film
Nov 01, 2024
Film and Mass Media Assistant Professor Georg Koszulinski won Best Feature Film at the New York Science Fiction Film Festival for his feature film, Red...
Faculty Film and Mass Media Students
Documentary Crew on Nicholson School of Communication and Media Campus
Oct 02, 2024
A crew from Northern Lights Productions was on campus on behalf of the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism, based at Penn and the University...
Film and Mass Media Students
UCF Students Shine at Prestigious NAHJ Conference in Los Angeles
Oct 02, 2024
Thousands of college students and journalism professionals from the U.S. and around the world gathered this past week to network and learn the latest in...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Rick Brunson Named Faculty Champion
Oct 02, 2024
Senior Instructor Rick Brunson was named one of 34 national Faculty Champions by the Center for Community News, based at the University of Vermont. The...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Film and Mass Media
Award Winning Filmmakers Receive Esteemed Accolades
Feb 09, 2024
The Film and Mass Media department at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media have wonderful news to share. Alum and professors have incredible things...
Film and Mass Media Students
MFA Student Wins First Place in 3 Minute Thesis Competition
Dec 06, 2023
Congratulations to third year MFA student Melanie Cedeño-López and NSCM Advisor Betsy Kalin for winning first place and a $1000 scholarship at UCF’s Three-Minute Thesis...
Film and Mass Media Students
Film and History Students Exhibit Films at African American History Conference
Nov 03, 2023
UCF Film documentary student Jones Reeves and History graduate student Sebastian Garcia presented two documentary films in September at the Association for the Study of...
Games & Interactive Media
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
GaIM Professor Gives Workshop for Downtown Orlando’s UX Group
Nov 01, 2024
Games and Interactive Media Professor John Murray gave a workshop for downtown UCF’s UX group. DOUX recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, and its mission is...
Featured Games and Interactive Media
Dr. Maria Harrington Honored with Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Research
Oct 02, 2024
Associate Professor, Dr. Maria Harrington is deeply honored and grateful to have received two awards offered by UCF Faculty Excellence. The first one is the...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
GaIM Professor Becomes a Board Member to Games for Change Local Chapter
Oct 02, 2024
Games for Change (also known as G4C) is a prestigious nonprofit organization in the game development community and industry. The organization provides support, visibility, and...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
NSCM Lecturer Taylor Howard Explores the World of the Fallout Franchise
Dec 06, 2023
Taylor Howard, lecturer at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, has just published his first book “The World of Fallout” which explores and examines...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Dr. Maria Harrington takes her Virtual Arboretum to the University of Pittsburgh
Oct 09, 2023
Dr. Maria Harrington, associate professor at NSCM, will be presenting the Virtual UCF Arboretum as part of a seminar series at the University of Pittsburgh....
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Games and Interactive Media Professor Featured in New Exhibition
Oct 06, 2023
Associate Professor at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, Matthew Mosher, is very excited to announce the opening of his duo exhibition with Christy...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Limbitless Solutions Receives Epic MegaGrant to Create Multiplayer Prosthetics-Training Game
Oct 06, 2023
Two Nicholson School of Communication and Media faculty members and the nonprofit Limbitless Solutions received an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games to develop training games...
Games and Interactive Media
Kicking off Fall Events with 3D Printing
Oct 06, 2023
The Maker Space recently kicked off its list of fall events with a beginner’s workshop on 3D printing. Led by Maker Space Manager Jordan Lipscomb,...
Games and Interactive Media
Dr. Maria Harrington's Virtual UCF Arboretum Gains Attention
Sep 12, 2023
The ACM SIGGRAPH community is a global nonprofit organization serving the evolution of computer graphics and interactive techniques. This year, they celebrated the 50th conference...
Featured Games and Interactive Media News
Nicholson School of Communication and Media Receives Unity Workforce Grant
Sep 12, 2023
Orlando, FL (September 6, 2023)– The Games and Interactive Media (GaIM) program in UCF’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media’s is among the recipients of...
Games and Interactive Media Students
GaIM Students Work Being Recognized Nationally
Aug 02, 2023
The summer may be a break for some, but for others the work does not slow down. Students from the Nicholson School of Communication and...
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...
Games and Interactive Media
Digital Media Students Showcase Their Talents
Jun 01, 2023
Faculty in the Gaming and Interactive Media program at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media continue to make strides in their work and creative...
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 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
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...
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...
Featured FIEA
UCF Wins World’s Best Graduate Game Design Program for Third Time
Mar 31, 2022
The University of Central Florida’s graduate game design program is the best in the world for the third straight year, according to “The Princeton Review,”...
FIEA
FIEA Grads Show Off in Showcase
Jan 26, 2022
Creating a video game requires a tremendous group effort. Students at the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) know firsthand the challenges and rewards that can...
Faculty Featured FIEA Games and Interactive Media
New AR and VR Content Pack Makes the Virtual World Bloom
Oct 29, 2021
ORLANDO, FL (November 3, 2021) – Software developers now have new tools that can make their virtual worlds bloom. Thanks to The Harrington Lab at...
FIEA Film and Mass Media Students
NSCM Counts Down to Halloween with Spooky Films and Games
Sep 30, 2021
Nicholson School students and alumni have a legacy of crafting imaginative and heart-pumping films as well as video games. One of the most well-known horror...
FIEA
FIEA Alums Awarded $1 Million NSF Grant for Upcoming Game
Aug 31, 2021
A group that emerged out of the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) a few years ago have now been awarded their second National Science Foundation...
FIEA
Princeton Names FIEA No.1 – for Third Time
May 27, 2021
The University of Central Florida’s graduate video game design program has been recognized by the Princeton Review as the top graduate game design program in...
FIEA
Iron Galaxy Studios Orlando Gives a Galactic Gift to the Nicholson School
Jan 29, 2021
Iron Galaxy Studios Orlando, an American video game developer studio, has donated $100,000 to establish a new fund to help support Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy...
FIEA Games and Interactive Media Students
Post-Pandemic Job Search? FIEA & EA Provide Resources
Aug 31, 2020
The partnership between Electronic Arts (EA) and UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) is offering hope for 70 students learning to adapt as they prepare...
FIEA Students
GameLab 2020 Projects Coming Up from FIEA
Jun 30, 2020
Monday, April 27th, Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) graduate students will be showing off eight new research prototype projects developed with subject-matter experts from national...
FIEA Games and Interactive Media
Winning Streak: FIEA Continues Dominance at Intel Showcase
May 29, 2020
The Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) has dominated at the Intel University Games Showcase, and this year is no exception. FIEA game “Malediction,” which was...
FIEA Games and Interactive Media
NSCM Armed Against Coronavirus with New App
May 05, 2020
The University of Central Florida is aiding in the fight against coronavirus with the creation of a new app called 2 Step Cleaning. The app,...
FIEA Games and Interactive Media
Video Games & Films: What to Watch During Quarantine
May 05, 2020
With the global pandemic forcing everyone inside, video games and films are proving to be a good way to reduce stress and keep busy. The...
FIEA
Staff Member Awarded Tech Grant to Help Students
May 05, 2020
The grants keep coming for the Nicholson School of Communication & Media. Staff member Jordan Lipscomb has recently been chosen for funding by UCF’s Technology...
FIEA Students
Rankings are in – UCF’s Game Design Programs Top the Charts
Apr 01, 2020
UCF’s graduate game design program is No.1 in North America, according to The Princeton Review and PC Gamer magazine in 2020. This is the second...
Alumni FIEA Games and Interactive Media Students
‘Long Arm of the Law’ Grabs Two Awards
Jul 30, 2019
Motor Rockwell, a lone robot sheriff maneuvering with only one arm, searches for the bandit clan responsible for stealing his other limb through a treacherous...
Alumni FIEA Games and Interactive Media
Celebrate the Arts Panel Talks Career Advice
Jun 28, 2019
UCF’s fifth annual Celebrate the Arts, which took place April 5-14, 2019, showcased interactive displays of student artworks and included events such as alumni socials,...
Faculty FIEA Staff
Pokémon Go Enhances Tourism One Pokéstop at a Time
May 01, 2019
Pokémon Go, an augmented reality (AR) app that tasks players with finding Pokémon in real-world locations, took the world by storm, getting people out of their...
Staff & Faculty
Communication Faculty
The Legacy of a Director
Dec 11, 2024
The Nicholson School of Communication and Media is the largest department within the College of Sciences, with almost 100 faculty members teaching over 4,000 students....
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Nicholson, CDL and Legal Studies Win 5 Emmy Awards for Films About Border Crisis
Dec 10, 2024
Senior Instructor of Journalism Rick Brunson won two Emmy Awards as field producer for the documentaries “A City That Cares” and “Beneath the Same Sky.”...
Faculty
NSCM Faculty Recognized for Inclusive Design Best Practices
Dec 06, 2024
The College of Sciences Inclusive Design badge recognizes courses and the COS faculty who teach them who have made a commitment to implementing inclusive best practices that...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
UCF Projects Earn 10 Emmy Nominations, Screening Premiere
Dec 06, 2024
UCF’s Center for Distributed Learning has garnered national acclaim for its groundbreaking docuseries, A Break for Impact, and its latest short documentary, Beneath the Same Sky. Both...
Communication Faculty
Dr. Christine Hanlon Awarded with Prestigious Opportunity Overseas
Nov 01, 2024
Dr. Christine Hanlon, Senior Lecturer, has been awarded the opportunity to participate in an Overseas Faculty Development Seminar with the Council of American Overseas Research...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
GaIM Professor Gives Workshop for Downtown Orlando’s UX Group
Nov 01, 2024
Games and Interactive Media Professor John Murray gave a workshop for downtown UCF’s UX group. DOUX recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, and its mission is...
Faculty Film and Mass Media Students
Documentary Crew on Nicholson School of Communication and Media Campus
Oct 02, 2024
A crew from Northern Lights Productions was on campus on behalf of the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism, based at Penn and the University...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
GaIM Professor Becomes a Board Member to Games for Change Local Chapter
Oct 02, 2024
Games for Change (also known as G4C) is a prestigious nonprofit organization in the game development community and industry. The organization provides support, visibility, and...
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Rick Brunson Named Faculty Champion
Oct 02, 2024
Senior Instructor Rick Brunson was named one of 34 national Faculty Champions by the Center for Community News, based at the University of Vermont. The...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Faculty Staff Students
Spring Break Reminders and Safety Resources
Mar 07, 2024
This year, UCF’s Spring Break is Monday, March 18 through Sunday, March 24, 2024. Spring Break can give students time to recharge and relax. It...
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...
Communication Communication Graduate Teaching Assistants Faculty
NSCM Instructors Discuss AI and the Future of Teaching
Dec 06, 2023
Nicholson School of Communication and Media faculty and staff had the exciting opportunity to present a report of what they learned at the Teaching and...
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
NSCM Lecturer Taylor Howard Explores the World of the Fallout Franchise
Dec 06, 2023
Taylor Howard, lecturer at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, has just published his first book “The World of Fallout” which explores and examines...
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...
Alumni
Alumni
NSCM Hall of Famer Celebrates 15 Years of Charity Organization
Dec 06, 2024
UCF Alum and UCF NSCM Hall of Famer Heissam “I’m in” Jebailey has announced that they will be celebrating our 15 Year Anniversary of the...
Alumni
5 Questions with UCF Alum Richard Bilbao: New Editor-in-Chief of Orlando Business Journal
Oct 02, 2024
Richard Bilbao, a journalism alum, has worked for the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ) since 2008, previously serving as a reporter, digital producer and an associate...
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...
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...
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...
Alumni
2023 Orlando International Film Festival Collaborates with “Art Infusion”
Jul 07, 2023
For the first time, film enthusiasts, artists, filmmakers, producers, directors, and spectators from around the world will gather July 13 -16, 2023, at the newly...
Alumni Students
The Impact of NSCM GaIM and Digital Media Program on Three Alumni
Jul 07, 2023
Ann Martinez – Digital Media “Graduating from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media was a great challenge and...
Alumni Communication Students
NSCM Student Interns at Shark Tank
May 05, 2023
It’s exciting to hear about students’ accomplishments and successes throughout the years. Dylan Dearman, a Nicholson School of Communication and Media student majoring in radio-television...
Alumni News
World's Largest Black and White Weekend for Charity and Wellness run by a UCF NSCM Hall of Famer
May 05, 2023
I’m in. Events. and BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation will host their 13th Annual Black and White Weekend at Full Capacity once again on Saturday,...
Alumni Communication Film and Mass Media
NSCM Alumni Appointed New Integrated Sales Manager for COX Media Group
May 05, 2023
Wes Halliwell, NSCM UCF alumni class of 2003, Radio/TV Major, was appointed the new Integrated Sales Manager for COX Media Group. Halliwell has been a...
Alumni
Central Florida Radio Announcer Scott Anez Inducted into the NSCM Hall of Fame
Apr 24, 2023
For Immediate Release Contact: Katie Coronado katie.coronado@ucf.edu (FLORIDA) April 27th, 2023 – Nicholson School of Communication and Media alumnus Scott Anez will be this year’s...
Alumni Film and Mass Media
Former Journalism Student Exceeds Expectations
Apr 03, 2023
Students and alumni from the Nicholson School of Communication and Media continue to achieve greatness even after they’ve walked these halls. Former digital/print track journalism...
Alumni Games and Interactive Media Students
GaIM Student Produced MLB the Show 23 at Sony
Apr 03, 2023
Nicholson School of Communication and Media, Games and Interactive Media alumna Sydnie Labrousse had the exciting opportunity to work as a producer on MLB the...
Alumni Film and Mass Media Students
3 Knights to Debut Films at Oscar-qualifying Florida Film Festival
Apr 03, 2023
For the second time in UCF history, three MFA feature films have been selected for the Florida Film Festival, an Oscar-qualifying event that showcases the...
Alumni Students
Honors NSCM Alumna Presented TEDx Talk
Apr 03, 2023
It’s always inspiring to see how far alumni from the Nicholson School of Communication and Media have gone in their careers, their achievements, and positive...
Alumni
CEO and Advisory Board Member Celebrate Women's History Month
Apr 03, 2023
In 2018, Karen and Richard Moore, owners of the marketing and public affairs agency Moore, invested in a five-year growth program leading to the agency’s...
Alumni Featured
Remembering Award Winning Journalist and NSCM Alumnus Dylan Lyons
Feb 23, 2023
This is a message from Dr. Robert Littlefield, Director of the Nicolson School of Communication and Media: It is with sadness that I...
Alumni
NSCM Advisory Board Set Goals for the New Year
Feb 02, 2023
Who Where When UCF Advisory Board UCF Downtown January 25th What Why Advisory Board Meeting Board members meet to discuss future plans and initiatives for...
Alumni Communication Graduate Teaching Assistants Faculty Staff
Conscious Conversations About Inclusive Culture
Nov 01, 2022
How do we have an actual “conscious conversation” anyway? Around this time of year, I usually start to get some requests for information about how...
Students
Communication Students
NSCM Graduate Students Attend and Present at NCA Conference
Dec 06, 2024
Communication scholars can be found anywhere but look no further than NSCM’s own graduate students. From November 21-24, students and faculty attended the National Communication...
Communication Communication Graduate Teaching Assistants Students
International Student Shares Holiday Traditions
Dec 06, 2024
The holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s the time of year for reflection and spending quality time with friends and family. Each...
Film and Mass Media Students
NSCM Student Presents Film at Key West Film Festival
Dec 06, 2024
NSCM student, Erika Miyamoto, recently presented her junior BFA film, Attempt 101, at the Key West Film Festival. The festival highlights the next generation of filmmakers...
Film and Mass Media Students
UCF Film MFA Graduate Releases Her Harrowing Psychological Thriller ‘DID I?’
Nov 22, 2024
UCF FILM MFA GRADUATE SARAH TICE RELEASES HER HARROWING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ‘DID I?’ ON VOD, DVD, AND BLU-RAY THROUGH GRAVITAS VENTURES ORLANDO, FL (November 12th,...
Film and Mass Media Students
UCF Journalism Student Joins Documentary Crew
Nov 01, 2024
Raine Keenan, a senior studying journalism, joined the Northern Light Productions team to produce a documentary about the story of UCF Nicholson Communication and Media...
News Students
Nicholson Students Gain National Sports Media Experience at Big Noon Kickoff
Nov 01, 2024
FOX Sports’ Big Noon Kickoff came to UCF for the first time to watch the Knights take on the University of Colorado Rams. While the game may...
Students
NSCM Students Partner with UCF Athletics for Sports Broadcasting Opportunity
Oct 02, 2024
Fall semester means football season. And with football games comes televised broadcasts, halftime shows, and large audiences watching at the field or on their screens....
Faculty Film and Mass Media Students
Documentary Crew on Nicholson School of Communication and Media Campus
Oct 02, 2024
A crew from Northern Lights Productions was on campus on behalf of the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism, based at Penn and the University...
Film and Mass Media Students
UCF Students Shine at Prestigious NAHJ Conference in Los Angeles
Oct 02, 2024
Thousands of college students and journalism professionals from the U.S. and around the world gathered this past week to network and learn the latest in...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Faculty Staff Students
Spring Break Reminders and Safety Resources
Mar 07, 2024
This year, UCF’s Spring Break is Monday, March 18 through Sunday, March 24, 2024. Spring Break can give students time to recharge and relax. It...