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NSCM Senior Honored with Prominent Advertising Award
Film and Mass Media Students
NSCM Senior Honored with Prominent Advertising Award
Mar 07, 2024
A big congratulations is in order for Hailey Winder, a senior in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, on being named to the American...
Remembering Dylan Lyons
Film and Mass Media Students
Remembering Dylan Lyons
Mar 07, 2024
It has been one year since the tragedy that has occurred with NSCM alumnus, Dylan Lyons. Lyons was a NSCM graduate who worked for Spectrum...
Welcoming UCF Alumna Natalie Eck to the Curley & Pynn Team
Alumni
Welcoming UCF Alumna Natalie Eck to the Curley & Pynn Team
Mar 07, 2024
UCF Alumni have continued to show excellence after graduating by securing jobs and opportunities in their fields. Natalie Eck is the newest addition to the...
Spring Break Reminders and Safety Resources
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...
NSCM Students Receive 30 Under 30 UCF Alumni Award
Students
NSCM Students Receive 30 Under 30 UCF Alumni Award
Mar 07, 2024
A huge congratulations goes out to the students that were nominated for UCF’s 30 Under 30 Alumni Award! Two students from the Nicholson School of...
Award-Winning Filmmaker Releases Documentary
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Award-Winning Filmmaker Releases Documentary
Mar 07, 2024
Assistant Professor and award-winning filmmaker Georg Koszulinski has released his new science-outreach documentary, The Baffin Bay Deglacial Experiment. It will premiere internationally this spring at the...
FIEA Welcomes the New Year with its First Game Making Competition
FIEA
FIEA Welcomes the New Year with its First Game Making Competition
Feb 09, 2024
This past month, FIEA gathered 28 teams of students and professional game developers to compete in its first game jam. These competitions challenge participants to...
NSCM Doctoral Candidate Discusses Importance of Black History Month
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...
Award Winning Filmmakers Receive Esteemed Accolades
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...
NSCM Graduate Students Publish Article in Distinguished Journal
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,...
NSCM Students Create Dating App Video Game
Games and Interactive Media Students
NSCM Students Create Dating App Video Game
Feb 09, 2024
Celebrated on February 14, Valentine’s Day is a day where couples are celebrated, and single individuals are reminded of their singledom. A solution for people...
Producer at Shark Tank Provides Exciting Opportunities for NSCM Students
News
Producer at Shark Tank Provides Exciting Opportunities for NSCM Students
Feb 09, 2024
Shark Tank. Just the name of the television show brings a sense of awe and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and students alike. Students...
Tips for NSCM
Students
Tips for NSCM
Feb 09, 2024
The Nicholson School of Communication and Media has many great amenities that allows students to get hands on experience with professional equipment and services. Knowing...
Strategic Communication Doctorate Students Attend NCA Conference
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...
NSCM Instructors Discuss AI and the Future of Teaching
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...
UCF Speech and Debate has High Spirits for the New Year
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...
NSCM Lecturer Taylor Howard Explores the World of the Fallout Franchise
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...
MFA Student Wins First Place in 3 Minute Thesis Competition
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...
Maker Space Continues Workshop Series with Figure Painting
Maker Space Continues Workshop Series with Figure Painting
Nov 06, 2023
The Maker Space at UCF’s Downtown campus continued its series of free workshops with a class in figurine painting. While on the surface this may...
Conscious Conversation about Inclusive Culture
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...
Persuasion Class Persuades People to Donate to Knights Helping Knights Pantry
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...
The Impact of Our PhD Program on International Students
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...
Communicating During the Holidays with Dr. Harry Weger
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...
Film and History Students Exhibit Films at African American History Conference
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...
Defining Experts: Gabby Jarmoszko
Defining Experts Faculty Film and Mass Media
Defining Experts: Gabby Jarmoszko
Nov 03, 2023
Gabrielle “Gabby” Jarmoszko, advertising instructor in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media discusses her interests in the Ad/PR field and the projects she has...

Defining Experts

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

NSCM Doctoral Candidate Discusses Importance of Black History Month
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...
NSCM Graduate Students Publish Article in Distinguished Journal
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,...
Strategic Communication Doctorate Students Attend NCA Conference
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...
NSCM Instructors Discuss AI and the Future of Teaching
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...
UCF Speech and Debate has High Spirits for the New Year
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...
Conscious Conversation about Inclusive Culture
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...
Persuasion Class Persuades People to Donate to Knights Helping Knights Pantry
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...
The Impact of Our PhD Program on International Students
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...
Communicating During the Holidays with Dr. Harry Weger
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...
Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Ann Miller
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,...
Dr. Michael Strawser Receives Funding from National Communication Association
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...
El Paso Documentary Featured on WKMG News 6 Podcast
Communication Faculty Students
El Paso Documentary Featured on WKMG News 6 Podcast
Sep 12, 2023
Amy Diaz, a journalism major at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media and political science major Ian Rodriguez were featured on WKMG News 6’s...
Crisis Communication in Response to 9/11: An Expert's Perspective
Communication
Crisis Communication in Response to 9/11: An Expert's Perspective
Sep 12, 2023
It has been 22 years since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. Since then, new crisis communication measures resulted from this catastrophe. Pegasus Professor...
UCF Alumni Recognized at Statewide PR Industry Awards Gala
Alumni Communication
UCF Alumni Recognized at Statewide PR Industry Awards Gala
Sep 12, 2023
At the annual Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Awards Gala, several team members at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management Inc. received awards...
Dr. Sally Hastings Presents at World Communication Association Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii
Communication Faculty
Dr. Sally Hastings Presents at World Communication Association Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii
Aug 02, 2023
Dr. Sally Hastings, Professor at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, had the exciting opportunity to attend and present a paper in Honolulu, Hawaii...
Two NSCM Graduates Recognized for Nation's Highest Public Relations Awards
Communication Students
Two NSCM Graduates Recognized for Nation's Highest Public Relations Awards
Jul 07, 2023
Last month, the Orange County Government Office of Communications Team was recognized by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), earning a pair of Anvils,...
NSCM Journalism Instructor Katie Coronado Joins UF and FAMU on Broadcasting Panel
Communication Faculty
NSCM Journalism Instructor Katie Coronado Joins UF and FAMU on Broadcasting Panel
Jul 07, 2023
Cheers to new partnerships! A look back at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media’s recent participation on an academic panel with FAMU and UF...
UCF Journalism Instructor and Student Cover Immigration Along U.S./Mexico Border
Communication Faculty Students
UCF Journalism Instructor and Student Cover Immigration Along U.S./Mexico Border
Jul 07, 2023
Nicholson School senior journalism instructor Rick Brunson was standing alone in a supply room for babies at Border Servant Corps, a faith-based facility that serves...
UCF Alumna Hosts Empowering Communication Workshop
Communication
UCF Alumna Hosts Empowering Communication Workshop
Jun 01, 2023
“Be the change you wish to see in the world” is a quote that Maeven Rogers and Dr. Michelle Dusseau live by. Rogers, Chief Sustainability...
Lindsay Hudock Earns Prestigious Professional Credential
Communication Faculty
Lindsay Hudock Earns Prestigious Professional Credential
Jun 01, 2023
Congratulations to Lindsay Hudock, Associate Instructor and Ad/PR Program Coordinator at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, who has earned the distinguished Certified Public...
NSCM Student Interns at Shark Tank
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...
Dr. Nan Yu Delivers Talk on Public Health in China
Communication Faculty
Dr. Nan Yu Delivers Talk on Public Health in China
May 05, 2023
Dr. Nan Yu attended an international conference held in Xiamen University in China and delivered a talk on History of Public Health in China: From...
NSCM Student Featured on Arthur W. Page Center Blog
Communication Students
NSCM Student Featured on Arthur W. Page Center Blog
May 05, 2023
Undergraduate student, Alexi Kim, is being recognized for a short essay she wrote as part of Dr. Melissa Dodd’s PR Research Methods course about ethics...
UCF Ranked #17 for Best Bachelor's Degrees in Advertising
Communication News
UCF Ranked #17 for Best Bachelor's Degrees in Advertising
May 05, 2023
The team at Best Accredited Colleges has released their 2023 rankings, and University of Central Florida has been ranked #17 on our list Best Bachelor’s...
Katie Coronado Coaches Students at Hunters Creek Middle School for Multicultural Night
Communication Faculty
Katie Coronado Coaches Students at Hunters Creek Middle School for Multicultural Night
May 05, 2023
NSCM’s Katie Coronado coached 2 Hunters Creek Middle School Student Emcees. The 8th grade Latinos in Action students, Paola and Sophia emceed the School’s Multicultural...
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Film & Mass Media

NSCM Senior Honored with Prominent Advertising Award
Film and Mass Media Students
NSCM Senior Honored with Prominent Advertising Award
Mar 07, 2024
A big congratulations is in order for Hailey Winder, a senior in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, on being named to the American...
Remembering Dylan Lyons
Film and Mass Media Students
Remembering Dylan Lyons
Mar 07, 2024
It has been one year since the tragedy that has occurred with NSCM alumnus, Dylan Lyons. Lyons was a NSCM graduate who worked for Spectrum...
Award-Winning Filmmaker Releases Documentary
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Award-Winning Filmmaker Releases Documentary
Mar 07, 2024
Assistant Professor and award-winning filmmaker Georg Koszulinski has released his new science-outreach documentary, The Baffin Bay Deglacial Experiment. It will premiere internationally this spring at the...
Award Winning Filmmakers Receive Esteemed Accolades
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...
MFA Student Wins First Place in 3 Minute Thesis Competition
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 History Students Exhibit Films at African American History Conference
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...
Defining Experts: Gabby Jarmoszko
Defining Experts Faculty Film and Mass Media
Defining Experts: Gabby Jarmoszko
Nov 03, 2023
Gabrielle “Gabby” Jarmoszko, advertising instructor in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media discusses her interests in the Ad/PR field and the projects she has...
UCF Film Hosts Panel on WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes
Film and Mass Media
UCF Film Hosts Panel on WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes
Nov 03, 2023
On the evening of Thursday, September 28th UCF Film hosted a panel discussion called “Writer and Actor Strikes in the Streaming Media Landscape.”  About 125...
Film Professor Betsy Kalin Presents New Documentary
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Film Professor Betsy Kalin Presents New Documentary
Oct 06, 2023
A documentary featuring lesbians and queer women who contributed to West Hollywood in the 1980s will screen at 1 pm, Friday, Oct. 20, as part...
MFA Student Lorraine Sovern Wins Best Short Film at Tallahassee Film Festival
Film and Mass Media Students
MFA Student Lorraine Sovern Wins Best Short Film at Tallahassee Film Festival
Oct 06, 2023
The Tallahassee Film Festival took place recently with 70 films across five screens and over 80 attending filmmakers and industry talent. During this event, groundbreaking...
Red Earth Receives Prestigious Award at Atlanta Film Festival
Film and Mass Media
Red Earth Receives Prestigious Award at Atlanta Film Festival
Sep 12, 2023
“I would love to use this screening as an opportunity to bring our students into the local film community and get better connected with the...
Dr. Tim Brown's Summer in Turkey Provides Potential Opportunities for NSCM Film Students
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Dr. Tim Brown's Summer in Turkey Provides Potential Opportunities for NSCM Film Students
Aug 02, 2023
Summer is the perfect time for traveling and new adventures. Dr. Tim Brown, Associate Professor at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media and his...
UCF Film Student Wins $1500 Scholarship in Contest Announced by GALECA
Film and Mass Media Students
UCF Film Student Wins $1500 Scholarship in Contest Announced by GALECA
Jul 07, 2023
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics and its Dorian Awards honor the best in film, television and, under its theater wing, Broadway and Off-Broadway. GALECA...
Two Film Student Documentaries Honored with Suncoast Regional Student Production Awards
Film and Mass Media Students
Two Film Student Documentaries Honored with Suncoast Regional Student Production Awards
Jul 07, 2023
The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a nonprofit Florida corporation dedicated to excellence in television. Also the same organization that...
Award-Winning Director and UCF Film Professor Discusses Upcoming Documentary
Film and Mass Media
Award-Winning Director and UCF Film Professor Discusses Upcoming Documentary
Jun 01, 2023
Award-winning Writer/Director/Producer of eleven feature fiction and documentary films and Assistant Professor at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, Georg Koszulinski is working on...
Red Earth Awarded ‘Special Mention for Best Cinematography’ at Atlanta Film Festival
Film and Mass Media
Red Earth Awarded ‘Special Mention for Best Cinematography’ at Atlanta Film Festival
May 05, 2023
April 2023—Red Earth was awarded a special jury award for cinematography at the 47th Atlanta Film Festival. The narrative feature screened at a sold-out World Premiere...
Dr. Kim Voss Published Her New Book,
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Dr. Kim Voss Published Her New Book, "Vivian Castleberry"
May 05, 2023
Dr. Kimberly Voss, Program Coordinator of Journalism and Professor has recently published her book Vivian Castleberry: Challenging the Traditions of Women’s Roles, Newspaper Content, and...
Director's Honor Roll Students Recognized at Luncheon
Communication FIEA Film and Mass Media Games and Interactive Media Students
Director's Honor Roll Students Recognized at Luncheon
May 05, 2023
On Friday, April 7th, NSCM held its first Director’s Honor Roll Luncheon here on the Main (Legacy) Campus, from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, in NSC 228. ...
NSCM Alumni Appointed New Integrated Sales Manager for COX Media Group
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...
Former Journalism Student Exceeds Expectations
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...
3 Knights to Debut Films at Oscar-qualifying Florida Film Festival
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...
Quotes Club Hosts Successful Intern Pursuit for Spring 2023
Communication Film and Mass Media Students
Quotes Club Hosts Successful Intern Pursuit for Spring 2023
Apr 03, 2023
Earlier last month, Quotes, the AD/PR Club hosted internship pursuit, an event that takes place once a semester in the fall and spring. I had...
UCF Joins Ohio State, Missouri and Arizona as New Partners in NBCU Academy Supporting Journalism, Media Students
Film and Mass Media Students
UCF Joins Ohio State, Missouri and Arizona as New Partners in NBCU Academy Supporting Journalism, Media Students
Mar 02, 2023
NBCU Academy has selected UCF as one of 15 new partners nationwide in a program that will strengthen how the Nicholson School of Communication and...
Mary Shanklin Introduces Her New Book
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Mary Shanklin Introduces Her New Book
Mar 02, 2023
Writing and publishing a book for some is a dream. Visiting Instructor at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, Mary Shanklin, made this dream...
MFA Student Promotes Film Documentary to Community
Film and Mass Media Students
MFA Student Promotes Film Documentary to Community
Mar 02, 2023
Students in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media continue to exceed expectations with their accomplishments. Melanie Cedeño, a second-year MFA Film Production student at...
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Games & Interactive Media

NSCM Students Create Dating App Video Game
Games and Interactive Media Students
NSCM Students Create Dating App Video Game
Feb 09, 2024
Celebrated on February 14, Valentine’s Day is a day where couples are celebrated, and single individuals are reminded of their singledom. A solution for people...
NSCM Lecturer Taylor Howard Explores the World of the Fallout Franchise
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...
Dr. Maria Harrington takes her Virtual Arboretum to the University of Pittsburgh
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....
Games and Interactive Media Professor Featured in New Exhibition
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...
Limbitless Solutions Receives Epic MegaGrant to Create Multiplayer Prosthetics-Training Game
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...
Kicking off Fall Events with 3D Printing
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,...
Dr. Maria Harrington's Virtual UCF Arboretum Gains Attention
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...
Nicholson School of Communication and Media Receives Unity Workforce Grant
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...
GaIM Students Work Being Recognized Nationally
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...
Student Featured in a Leading Media Outlet for Game Development
Alumni Games and Interactive Media
Student Featured in a Leading Media Outlet for Game Development
Jul 07, 2023
Alumni from the Games and Interactive Media (GaIM) program at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at UCF continues to highlight exceptional work with...
Digital Media Students Showcase Their Talents
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: Dr. Natalie Underberg-Goode and Digital Storytelling
Defining Experts Games and Interactive Media
Defining Experts: Dr. Natalie Underberg-Goode and Digital Storytelling
May 05, 2023
For this month’s edition of Defining Experts, I had the opportunity to ask Dr. Natalie Underberg-Goode, Professor and Assistant Director for Games and Interactive Media,...
Director's Honor Roll Students Recognized at Luncheon
Communication FIEA Film and Mass Media Games and Interactive Media Students
Director's Honor Roll Students Recognized at Luncheon
May 05, 2023
On Friday, April 7th, NSCM held its first Director’s Honor Roll Luncheon here on the Main (Legacy) Campus, from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, in NSC 228. ...
The Princeton Review Ranks UCF in Top 10 Video Game Design Universities
FIEA Games and Interactive Media
The Princeton Review Ranks UCF in Top 10 Video Game Design Universities
Apr 03, 2023
The UCF Nicholson School of Communication and Media’s undergraduate Games and Interactive Media Program (GaIM) is now the #6 ranked game design program in the...
GaIM Student Produced MLB the Show 23 at Sony
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...
Digital Media Students Win Awards in International Game Jam
Games and Interactive Media Students
Digital Media Students Win Awards in International Game Jam
Apr 03, 2023
Video games engage millions of players each year to cooperate, compete and ultimately have fun with other players around the world. However, these experiences aren’t...
Dr. Maria Harrington’s Paper Published in a Premiere International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Faculty FIEA Games and Interactive Media
Dr. Maria Harrington’s Paper Published in a Premiere International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Apr 03, 2023
Associate Professor of Digital Media, in the Games and Interactive Media Program at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, Dr. Maria Harrington continues to...
New FIEA Student Organization Awarded Grant
FIEA Games and Interactive Media Students
New FIEA Student Organization Awarded Grant
Mar 02, 2023
Taking a leap of faith and creating a new organization is no small feat. Students in FIEA have recently founded a new registered student organization...
Dr. Maria Harrington Presents Digital Twins of Nature in AR and VR
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Dr. Maria Harrington Presents Digital Twins of Nature in AR and VR
Jan 04, 2023
“People who know how to make games need to start focusing on the task of making real life better for as many people as possible.”...
Dr. Maria Harrington Discusses M3DVR and the Virtual UCF Arboretum
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Dr. Maria Harrington Discusses M3DVR and the Virtual UCF Arboretum
Nov 01, 2022
Dr. Maria Harrington, an associate professor at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, is interested in how humans respond and grow to understand the...
Dr. Maria Harrington Presents Course on Virtual Nature as a Digital Twin in Vancouver
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Dr. Maria Harrington Presents Course on Virtual Nature as a Digital Twin in Vancouver
Sep 02, 2022
Dr. Maria C. R. Harrington, an Associate Professor of Digital Media in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, was recently invited to present her...
Faculty Member’s First Textbook Approaches Virtual Narratives in a New Way
Faculty Games and Interactive Media
Faculty Member’s First Textbook Approaches Virtual Narratives in a New Way
Feb 24, 2022
Daniel “Dan” Cox is a Ph.D. candidate and visiting instructor in the Games and Interactive Media (GaIM) program who teaches across both Game Design and...
Fierce Competition in Virtual Reality Conference
Games and Interactive Media
Fierce Competition in Virtual Reality Conference
Feb 24, 2022
The IEEE VR Conference is an annual event that hosts the presentation of research results and accomplishments in virtual, augmented and mixed reality. Each conference...
New AR and VR Content Pack Makes the Virtual World Bloom
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...
September Faculty Spotlight: Nicholas “Noah” Hunter, from Student to Faculty
Games and Interactive Media
September Faculty Spotlight: Nicholas “Noah” Hunter, from Student to Faculty
Aug 31, 2021
The September Faculty Spotlight is on Nicholas “Noah” Hunter, who started teaching in the Games and Interactive Media (GaIM) program in Spring 2021. Specializing in...
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FIEA

FIEA Welcomes the New Year with its First Game Making Competition
FIEA
FIEA Welcomes the New Year with its First Game Making Competition
Feb 09, 2024
This past month, FIEA gathered 28 teams of students and professional game developers to compete in its first game jam. These competitions challenge participants to...
FIEA Cohort 19 Capstone Game Presentations at Downtown Campus
FIEA
FIEA Cohort 19 Capstone Game Presentations at Downtown Campus
Aug 02, 2023
Four groups from FIEA’s Cohort 19 will be presenting their capstone projects that will be released soon on STEAM to download and play. The presentations...
Director's Honor Roll Students Recognized at Luncheon
Communication FIEA Film and Mass Media Games and Interactive Media Students
Director's Honor Roll Students Recognized at Luncheon
May 05, 2023
On Friday, April 7th, NSCM held its first Director’s Honor Roll Luncheon here on the Main (Legacy) Campus, from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, in NSC 228. ...
The Princeton Review Ranks UCF in Top 10 Video Game Design Universities
FIEA Games and Interactive Media
The Princeton Review Ranks UCF in Top 10 Video Game Design Universities
Apr 03, 2023
The UCF Nicholson School of Communication and Media’s undergraduate Games and Interactive Media Program (GaIM) is now the #6 ranked game design program in the...
Dr. Maria Harrington’s Paper Published in a Premiere International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Faculty FIEA Games and Interactive Media
Dr. Maria Harrington’s Paper Published in a Premiere International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Apr 03, 2023
Associate Professor of Digital Media, in the Games and Interactive Media Program at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, Dr. Maria Harrington continues to...
New FIEA Student Organization Awarded Grant
FIEA Games and Interactive Media Students
New FIEA Student Organization Awarded Grant
Mar 02, 2023
Taking a leap of faith and creating a new organization is no small feat. Students in FIEA have recently founded a new registered student organization...
Central Florida Gaming Studios Support UCF Graduate Students
FIEA Students
Central Florida Gaming Studios Support UCF Graduate Students
Jan 04, 2023
Orlando is a city of innovation, widely recognized for the multitude of gaming studios that call it home. The Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA), UCF’s...
UCF Wins World’s Best Graduate Game Design Program for Third Time
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 Grads Show Off in Showcase
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...
New AR and VR Content Pack Makes the Virtual World Bloom
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...
NSCM Counts Down to Halloween with Spooky Films and Games
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 Alums Awarded $1 Million NSF Grant for Upcoming Game
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...
Princeton Names FIEA No.1 – for Third Time
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...
Iron Galaxy Studios Orlando Gives a Galactic Gift to the Nicholson School
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...
Post-Pandemic Job Search? FIEA & EA Provide Resources
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...
GameLab 2020 Projects Coming Up from FIEA
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...
Winning Streak: FIEA Continues Dominance at Intel Showcase
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...
NSCM Armed Against Coronavirus with New App
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,...
Video Games & Films: What to Watch During Quarantine
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...
Staff Member Awarded Tech Grant to Help Students
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...
Rankings are in – UCF’s Game Design Programs Top the Charts
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...
‘Long Arm of the Law’ Grabs Two Awards
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...
Celebrate the Arts Panel Talks Career Advice
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,...
Pokémon Go Enhances Tourism One Pokéstop at a Time
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...
Press Play Conference: Access the game 2019
FIEA Students
Press Play Conference: Access the game 2019
Feb 05, 2019
FIEA student Aaron Cendan is focused on making video games more accessible to everyone. Providing more opportunities for people with disabilities in the video game...
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Staff & Faculty

Spring Break Reminders and Safety Resources
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...
Award-Winning Filmmaker Releases Documentary
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Award-Winning Filmmaker Releases Documentary
Mar 07, 2024
Assistant Professor and award-winning filmmaker Georg Koszulinski has released his new science-outreach documentary, The Baffin Bay Deglacial Experiment. It will premiere internationally this spring at the...
NSCM Instructors Discuss AI and the Future of Teaching
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...
NSCM Lecturer Taylor Howard Explores the World of the Fallout Franchise
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: Gabby Jarmoszko
Defining Experts Faculty Film and Mass Media
Defining Experts: Gabby Jarmoszko
Nov 03, 2023
Gabrielle “Gabby” Jarmoszko, advertising instructor in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media discusses her interests in the Ad/PR field and the projects she has...
Dr. Maria Harrington takes her Virtual Arboretum to the University of Pittsburgh
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....
Games and Interactive Media Professor Featured in New Exhibition
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...
Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Ann Miller
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,...
Film Professor Betsy Kalin Presents New Documentary
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Film Professor Betsy Kalin Presents New Documentary
Oct 06, 2023
A documentary featuring lesbians and queer women who contributed to West Hollywood in the 1980s will screen at 1 pm, Friday, Oct. 20, as part...
Dr. Michael Strawser Receives Funding from National Communication Association
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...
Limbitless Solutions Receives Epic MegaGrant to Create Multiplayer Prosthetics-Training Game
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...
El Paso Documentary Featured on WKMG News 6 Podcast
Communication Faculty Students
El Paso Documentary Featured on WKMG News 6 Podcast
Sep 12, 2023
Amy Diaz, a journalism major at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media and political science major Ian Rodriguez were featured on WKMG News 6’s...
COS Staff Excellence Award Winners Include NSCM Staff
Staff
COS Staff Excellence Award Winners Include NSCM Staff
Aug 02, 2023
The College of Sciences announced the staff members who were nominated for the Staff Everyday Excellence award for the month of June. Faculty and staff...
Dr. Tim Brown's Summer in Turkey Provides Potential Opportunities for NSCM Film Students
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Dr. Tim Brown's Summer in Turkey Provides Potential Opportunities for NSCM Film Students
Aug 02, 2023
Summer is the perfect time for traveling and new adventures. Dr. Tim Brown, Associate Professor at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media and his...
NSCM Faculty Give Their Best Tips For a New Semester
Faculty Students
NSCM Faculty Give Their Best Tips For a New Semester
Aug 02, 2023
As the Fall semester draws near, it may be a stressful time for faculty and students when it comes to preparing for classes. Faculty at...
Dr. Sally Hastings Presents at World Communication Association Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii
Communication Faculty
Dr. Sally Hastings Presents at World Communication Association Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii
Aug 02, 2023
Dr. Sally Hastings, Professor at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, had the exciting opportunity to attend and present a paper in Honolulu, Hawaii...
Two NSCM Faculty Receive Fulbright Scholarships
Faculty
Two NSCM Faculty Receive Fulbright Scholarships
Aug 02, 2023
The Nicholson School of Communication and Media at UCF is pleased to announce that Dr. Boyd Lindsley and Elizabeth Kritzer have received Fulbright U.S. Scholar...
NSCM Journalism Instructor Katie Coronado Joins UF and FAMU on Broadcasting Panel
Communication Faculty
NSCM Journalism Instructor Katie Coronado Joins UF and FAMU on Broadcasting Panel
Jul 07, 2023
Cheers to new partnerships! A look back at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media’s recent participation on an academic panel with FAMU and UF...
UCF Journalism Instructor and Student Cover Immigration Along U.S./Mexico Border
Communication Faculty Students
UCF Journalism Instructor and Student Cover Immigration Along U.S./Mexico Border
Jul 07, 2023
Nicholson School senior journalism instructor Rick Brunson was standing alone in a supply room for babies at Border Servant Corps, a faith-based facility that serves...
NSCM Faculty Receive Promotions
Faculty
NSCM Faculty Receive Promotions
Jun 01, 2023
Dean Maggy Tomova recognized faculty in the College of Sciences last month who were recently promoted or tenured. Among these, faculty from the Nicholson School...
Lindsay Hudock Earns Prestigious Professional Credential
Communication Faculty
Lindsay Hudock Earns Prestigious Professional Credential
Jun 01, 2023
Congratulations to Lindsay Hudock, Associate Instructor and Ad/PR Program Coordinator at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, who has earned the distinguished Certified Public...
Congratulations COS Ace Award Winners!
Staff
Congratulations COS Ace Award Winners!
May 05, 2023
The College of Sciences is excited to recognize two exceptional College of Sciences staff members and winners of the COS Ace Award. Winners of the...
Dr. Nan Yu Delivers Talk on Public Health in China
Communication Faculty
Dr. Nan Yu Delivers Talk on Public Health in China
May 05, 2023
Dr. Nan Yu attended an international conference held in Xiamen University in China and delivered a talk on History of Public Health in China: From...
Dr. Kim Voss Published Her New Book,
Faculty Film and Mass Media
Dr. Kim Voss Published Her New Book, "Vivian Castleberry"
May 05, 2023
Dr. Kimberly Voss, Program Coordinator of Journalism and Professor has recently published her book Vivian Castleberry: Challenging the Traditions of Women’s Roles, Newspaper Content, and...
Katie Coronado Coaches Students at Hunters Creek Middle School for Multicultural Night
Communication Faculty
Katie Coronado Coaches Students at Hunters Creek Middle School for Multicultural Night
May 05, 2023
NSCM’s Katie Coronado coached 2 Hunters Creek Middle School Student Emcees. The 8th grade Latinos in Action students, Paola and Sophia emceed the School’s Multicultural...
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Alumni

Welcoming UCF Alumna Natalie Eck to the Curley & Pynn Team
Alumni
Welcoming UCF Alumna Natalie Eck to the Curley & Pynn Team
Mar 07, 2024
UCF Alumni have continued to show excellence after graduating by securing jobs and opportunities in their fields. Natalie Eck is the newest addition to the...
Local TV News Anchor Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Alumni News
Local TV News Anchor Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 12, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15th to October 15th every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, contributions, and cultures...
UCF Alumni Recognized at Statewide PR Industry Awards Gala
Alumni Communication
UCF Alumni Recognized at Statewide PR Industry Awards Gala
Sep 12, 2023
At the annual Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image Awards Gala, several team members at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management Inc. received awards...
UCF FIEA Alum Talks About Experience as a Creator
Alumni
UCF FIEA Alum Talks About Experience as a Creator
Aug 02, 2023
Blake Battle, a 2012 MS Alum from UCF Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA), is an accomplished producer for Bungie, a game company which has developed...
Student Featured in a Leading Media Outlet for Game Development
Alumni Games and Interactive Media
Student Featured in a Leading Media Outlet for Game Development
Jul 07, 2023
Alumni from the Games and Interactive Media (GaIM) program at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at UCF continues to highlight exceptional work with...
2023 Orlando International Film Festival Collaborates with “Art Infusion”
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...
The Impact of NSCM GaIM and Digital Media Program on Three Alumni
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...
NSCM Student Interns at Shark Tank
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...
World's Largest Black and White Weekend for Charity and Wellness run by a UCF NSCM Hall of Famer
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,...
NSCM Alumni Appointed New Integrated Sales Manager for COX Media Group
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...
Central Florida Radio Announcer Scott Anez Inducted into the NSCM Hall of Fame
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...
Former Journalism Student Exceeds Expectations
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...
GaIM Student Produced MLB the Show 23 at Sony
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...
3 Knights to Debut Films at Oscar-qualifying Florida Film Festival
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...
Honors NSCM Alumna Presented TEDx Talk
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...
CEO and Advisory Board Member Celebrate Women's History Month
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...
Remembering Award Winning Journalist and NSCM Alumnus Dylan Lyons
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...
NSCM Advisory Board Set Goals for the New Year
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...
Conscious Conversations About Inclusive Culture
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...
Hall of Fame Honors NSCM Alumni
Alumni
Hall of Fame Honors NSCM Alumni
Oct 07, 2022
The Nicholson School of Communication and Media recognized Allison McGinley, news director of WKMG News 6 and Executive Chair of the National Radio Television Digital...
Top Public Relations Award Recognizes UCF Graduates
Alumni Students
Top Public Relations Award Recognizes UCF Graduates
Sep 02, 2022
Earlier this month, the Orange County Government Office of Communications received the state’s highest recognition for Public Relations strategy and execution—the Dick Pope All Florida...
Two UCF Film Alumni Make Their Marks in the Industry
Alumni
Two UCF Film Alumni Make Their Marks in the Industry
Sep 02, 2022
UCF Alumni, Tyler Falbo and Omar Young from the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, are achieving their dreams. In an interview with them, Falbo...
Survey Recognizes UCF as a Top Talent Producer for Major Tech Companies
Alumni Featured
Survey Recognizes UCF as a Top Talent Producer for Major Tech Companies
Apr 29, 2022
UCF is the No. 2 university in Florida for producing highly skilled employees for some of the world’s most prominent technology companies, according to a new...
30 Under 30 Alumni Award Winners are Named for 2022
Alumni Students
30 Under 30 Alumni Award Winners are Named for 2022
Mar 30, 2022
UCF Alumni has announced its annual 30 Under 30 Award winners. They stand out among their peers as innovators, entrepreneurs, teachers and more. Above all...
First-Gen Graduate Striving for Success
Alumni
First-Gen Graduate Striving for Success
Feb 24, 2022
Nicholson School alumna Toni-Ann Burke ‘17 has been striving for success since graduating with her bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations (Ad/PR). After meeting...
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Students

NSCM Senior Honored with Prominent Advertising Award
Film and Mass Media Students
NSCM Senior Honored with Prominent Advertising Award
Mar 07, 2024
A big congratulations is in order for Hailey Winder, a senior in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, on being named to the American...
Remembering Dylan Lyons
Film and Mass Media Students
Remembering Dylan Lyons
Mar 07, 2024
It has been one year since the tragedy that has occurred with NSCM alumnus, Dylan Lyons. Lyons was a NSCM graduate who worked for Spectrum...
Spring Break Reminders and Safety Resources
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...
NSCM Students Receive 30 Under 30 UCF Alumni Award
Students
NSCM Students Receive 30 Under 30 UCF Alumni Award
Mar 07, 2024
A huge congratulations goes out to the students that were nominated for UCF’s 30 Under 30 Alumni Award! Two students from the Nicholson School of...
NSCM Doctoral Candidate Discusses Importance of Black History Month
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...
NSCM Graduate Students Publish Article in Distinguished Journal
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,...
NSCM Students Create Dating App Video Game
Games and Interactive Media Students
NSCM Students Create Dating App Video Game
Feb 09, 2024
Celebrated on February 14, Valentine’s Day is a day where couples are celebrated, and single individuals are reminded of their singledom. A solution for people...
Tips for NSCM
Students
Tips for NSCM
Feb 09, 2024
The Nicholson School of Communication and Media has many great amenities that allows students to get hands on experience with professional equipment and services. Knowing...
Strategic Communication Doctorate Students Attend NCA Conference
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...
UCF Speech and Debate has High Spirits for the New Year
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...
MFA Student Wins First Place in 3 Minute Thesis Competition
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...
Persuasion Class Persuades People to Donate to Knights Helping Knights Pantry
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...
The Impact of Our PhD Program on International Students
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...
Film and History Students Exhibit Films at African American History Conference
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...
MFA Student Lorraine Sovern Wins Best Short Film at Tallahassee Film Festival
Film and Mass Media Students
MFA Student Lorraine Sovern Wins Best Short Film at Tallahassee Film Festival
Oct 06, 2023
The Tallahassee Film Festival took place recently with 70 films across five screens and over 80 attending filmmakers and industry talent. During this event, groundbreaking...
El Paso Documentary Featured on WKMG News 6 Podcast
Communication Faculty Students
El Paso Documentary Featured on WKMG News 6 Podcast
Sep 12, 2023
Amy Diaz, a journalism major at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media and political science major Ian Rodriguez were featured on WKMG News 6’s...
GaIM Students Work Being Recognized Nationally
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...
NSCM Faculty Give Their Best Tips For a New Semester
Faculty Students
NSCM Faculty Give Their Best Tips For a New Semester
Aug 02, 2023
As the Fall semester draws near, it may be a stressful time for faculty and students when it comes to preparing for classes. Faculty at...
UCF Film Student Wins $1500 Scholarship in Contest Announced by GALECA
Film and Mass Media Students
UCF Film Student Wins $1500 Scholarship in Contest Announced by GALECA
Jul 07, 2023
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics and its Dorian Awards honor the best in film, television and, under its theater wing, Broadway and Off-Broadway. GALECA...
Two NSCM Graduates Recognized for Nation's Highest Public Relations Awards
Communication Students
Two NSCM Graduates Recognized for Nation's Highest Public Relations Awards
Jul 07, 2023
Last month, the Orange County Government Office of Communications Team was recognized by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), earning a pair of Anvils,...
Two Film Student Documentaries Honored with Suncoast Regional Student Production Awards
Film and Mass Media Students
Two Film Student Documentaries Honored with Suncoast Regional Student Production Awards
Jul 07, 2023
The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a nonprofit Florida corporation dedicated to excellence in television. Also the same organization that...
The Impact of NSCM GaIM and Digital Media Program on Three Alumni
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...
UCF Journalism Instructor and Student Cover Immigration Along U.S./Mexico Border
Communication Faculty Students
UCF Journalism Instructor and Student Cover Immigration Along U.S./Mexico Border
Jul 07, 2023
Nicholson School senior journalism instructor Rick Brunson was standing alone in a supply room for babies at Border Servant Corps, a faith-based facility that serves...
Journalism Student Courtney McLain Recaps Study Abroad Program in Portugal and Spain
Students
Journalism Student Courtney McLain Recaps Study Abroad Program in Portugal and Spain
Jun 01, 2023
Courtney McLain, a student in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, had the opportunity of a lifetime to travel to Portugal and Spain to...
NSCM Student Interns at Shark Tank
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...
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