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Welcome Visiting Scholar, Dr. Juan Chen

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media would like to welcome visiting scholar, Dr. Juan Chen, the Director of the Center for Health Risk Monitoring…

Dr. Michelle Dusseau Awarded COS Faculty Fellow for Undergraduate Engagement

Congratulations to Associate Lecturer and Deputy Assistant Director of Scheduling and High Impact Programs in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, Dr. Michelle Dusseau.…

Don’t Miss Out on Intern Pursuit Spring 2023

A day that many Nicholson School of Communication and Media students wait for is almost here! Intern Pursuit will be taking place on March 8th,…

Conscious Conversation: March 2023

It is difficult to know where to begin this month for our conscious conversation. There is a lot going on in our community and in…

Defining Experts: Lindsay Hudock

For this edition of Defining Experts, I was able to sit down (via zoom) with Associate Instructor and AD/PR Program Coordinator, Lindsay Hudock. She describes…

During Black History Month, Dr. Rufus Barfield Shares His Experiences

Black History Month is an important time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black Excellence. It is also a time to reflect and honor…

Dr. Harry Weger Offers Advice About Relationships and Valentine’s Day

Chocolates, stuffed animals, and bouquets of flowers are displayed at the front of grocery stores as soon as you walk in, and you are once…

Defining Experts: Jonathan Conway and Forensics

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…

Dr. Harry Weger’s Customer Service Tips

The holiday season was a time for celebration, giving, and reflecting on the past year and things to come. But an area that is often…

The Nicholson School Celebrates Its First PhD Graduates!

It is with great excitement that the Nicholson School of Communication and Media announce the first two graduates of the Strategic Communication PhD program! Created…

NSCM Hosts Free Speech Week

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media was proud to host Free Speech Week from October 17th-20th. This celebration of the First Amendment was highlighted…

Intern Pursuit Opens Opportunities for AD/PR Students

In October, the Quotes club at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media had their Intern Pursuit event in the Student Union. According to Quotes,…

Student Spotlight: Doctoral Student and WUCF Executive Director

I had the opportunity to interview Jennifer Cook, a doctoral student at NSCM and an Interim Executive Director of WUCF. She talks about her goals,…

Free Speech Week Hosted by NSCM

Free Speech Week is an annual, weeklong celebration of the First Amendment. The event will take place from October 17th – 20th where The Nicholson…

Defining Experts: Dr. Deanna Sellnow and Instructional Risk and Crisis Communication

“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…

Nicholson School’s First Post-Doctoral Scholar Shares His Story

“Rhetoric accomplishes its work by inducing us to shift, at least potentially, how we dwell or see ourselves dwelling in the world.” This quote was…

UCF Doctoral Candidate Joins City of Orlando as Public Information Officer

“Journalism is the first rough draft of history.” This was said by Philip L. Graham, the co-owner of The Washington Post. This is especially relevant…

Research in 60 Seconds with Timothy Sellnow

Whether it’s solving the world’s biggest problems or investigating the potential of novel discoveries, researchers at UCF are on the edge scientific breakthroughs that aim…

Influencers in Strategic Communication Recognized

Each year, the International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference (ICRCC) recognizes those who have made a significant impact in the area of crisis and risk…

Knights at Work: From Puerto Rico to Downtown Orlando

For many Knights, Florida has always been home, but for Marielena Lozada, ’21, that was not always the case. Lozada moved to Orlando from Puerto…

Conscious Conversations about Inclusive Culture: Hispanic* Heritage Month

Two weeks ago kicked off Hispanic* Heritage Month in the United States and it will end on October 15. Like many heritage months, it began…

New Fellowship Honors the Memory of Retired Professor Emeritus Kyle “Phil” Taylor, Ph.D.

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) is offering a new fellowship in honor of the late, retired Professor Emeritus Kyle “Phil” Taylor, Ph.D.…

Conscious Conversations about Inclusive Culture: Accessibility as Culture not Compliance

Many of us are working in more face-to-face or hybrid environments this fall and that is presenting unique challenges when considering accessibility. Accessibility broadly defined…

Remembering MA Student Chrioni Lenertz

Between 2018 and 2020, Chrioni Lenertz attended the Nicholson School’s graduate program in communication. Although she excelled academically, her battle with cancer and associated health problems…

Legislative Scholars: Elbow Rubbing with Florida’s Leadership

For Nicholson School of Communication and Media student, Kayla Rau, a number of opportunities have presented themselves since her completion of the Legislative Scholars internship…

UCF Joins Ohio State, Missouri and Arizona as New Partners in NBCU Academy Supporting Journalism, Media Students

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

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

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…

Journalism Student’s Project Featured on NPR Next Generation Florida Newsroom

Who Where When Journalism Student Marian Summerall NPR Next Generation Radio Spring 2023 What Why Summerall has produced a story that will air throughout Florida…

NABJ President and Spectrum News 13 Anchor Continue to Empower Black Voices

Miranda Camp, National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President at UCF Can you please introduce yourself? “My name is Miranda Camp, I am the NABJ…

Film MFA Student Wins Award at Film Festival

Film director Christopher Nolan once said, “every film should have its own world, a logic and feel to it that expands beyond the exact image…

Defining Experts: Kate Shults and Filmmaking

“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…

Visiting Scholar Impresses UCF Instructors

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media would like to welcome visiting scholar, Tang Zheng, a professor in the School of Journalism of Renmin University…

UCF Journalism Students Honored with SPJ Campus Chapter of the Year Award

Recently, the Nicholson School of Communication’s Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) group won Campus Chapter of the Year and Campus Program of the Year! Instructor…

Record Number of UCF Student Films Recognized at Film Showcase

The 30th Annual Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase took place in November with student work being showcased from all over the state of Florida. In…

Prominent Television Station Provides Tour to Students

“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” This quote said by James Humes, author and former presidential speechwriter, pertains to communicating the news…

Film MFA Candidate Receives UFVA Graduate Fellowship

Film MFA Candidate Clio Yang was honored with University Film & Video Association’s Graduate Fellowship to attend this year’s UFVA conference in July. She will…

Award Winning News Producers Visit UCF Knightly News

WFLA TV News Channel 8 (NBC Tampa affiliate) news producers, Ginger Thorpe and Daniel Woodrum shared their experiences with Katie Coronado’s Knightly News students. The…

Free Speech Week Hosted by NSCM

Free Speech Week is an annual, weeklong celebration of the First Amendment. The event will take place from October 17th – 20th where The Nicholson…

Telly Awards Honors UCF Global Perspectives TV Show

WUCF television show Global Perspectives was recognized and honored with a Telly award. Hosted by David Dumke, an experienced Middle East Specialist, and journalist, Katie Coronado,…

“The Moore Project” Earns UCF Journalism Students Ed Murrow Award

This past month, UCF Journalism students received the prestigious Ed Murrow Award, which honors individuals or organizations whose work has fostered the growth, quality, and…

Feature Film Adds Golden Film Award Winner to Cast

L. Patrick Bienvenu is directing an action packed, heart pounding docu-drama as his UCF Master of Fine Arts feature film, entitled “Red Flag Rising.” “‘Red…

Shark Tank’s Clay Newbill Wins Shining Knight Award

UCF Alumni announced its Shining Knights Award recipients for 2021-22, celebrated for their commitment to the university in the categories of Distinguished Alumni, Honorary Alumni,…

Viral Videos Lead Alumnus to Produce Series with Comedian Bill Burr

UCF film alumnus Tyler Falbo ’14 created, wrote and directed the series “Immoral Compass,” then collaborated with comedians Bill Burr and Bobby Lee to bring…

Film Students Shoot Livestream Broadcast of ‘Friday Night Lights’ Game

Associate Lecturer Kevin Smith and Instructor and Broadcast Production Specialist II Dylan Yonts executed a remote broadcast for University of Central Florida students at Lake Mary…

Scholarship Honors the Extensive Legacy of Anthony B. Major

The Anthony B. Major Endowed Scholarship, created in the memory of producer, director, documentary filmmaker and beloved Nicholson School professor, Anthony B. Major, targets Nicholson…

Student Corner: The Magic of Merging Technology and Film

After taking a class to learn Photoshop in high school, Nicholson School student Stephanie Cox was exposed to the concept of being able to create…

NSCM Counts Down to Halloween with Spooky Films and Games

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…

Reconstructing a Cinematic Portrait: ‘Della’

The film “Della,” which features a moving-picture portrait of the life of an African American woman named Della Fleming, was originally produced and released during…

Film Program Continues to Make Headlines

The film program continues to make headlines as three UCF films were recently shared in Orlando Sentinel, the primary newspaper of the Central Florida region.…

New FIEA Student Organization Awarded Grant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 student Aaron Cendan is focused on making video games more accessible to everyone. Providing more opportunities for people with disabilities in the video game…

Saving Lives is the Focus of International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference

Communication challenges during mass evacuations, managing the risk communication in a culturally diverse workplace and bridging the gap between health risks and perception are but three of…

UCF Team Wins Space-Themed Game Jam

A team of UCF students and alumni won first place in a local game development contest dedicated to space. “Indie Galactic Space Jam” is a…

FIEA Alum’s Big Emmy Win

Jeremiah Graves (’12) won a Daytime Emmy for “ASTEROIDS!”, a VR, interactive short story starring two bumbling aliens. Graves earned a master’s degree on interactive…

Alumna Leans In

“Story is king,” Karen McCarthy ’13 said with emphasis when asked about how she approaches making a character. The Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) alumna and…

New Name. New Opportunities.

The university’s communication program has been through changes since it started in 1967 and this might be the biggest one yet. By combining communication, film…

Welcome Visiting Scholar, Dr. Juan Chen

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media would like to welcome visiting scholar, Dr. Juan Chen, the Director of the Center for Health Risk Monitoring…

Dr. Michelle Dusseau Awarded COS Faculty Fellow for Undergraduate Engagement

Congratulations to Associate Lecturer and Deputy Assistant Director of Scheduling and High Impact Programs in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, Dr. Michelle Dusseau.…

Mary Shanklin Introduces Her New Book

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…

Conscious Conversation: March 2023

It is difficult to know where to begin this month for our conscious conversation. There is a lot going on in our community and in…

Defining Experts: Lindsay Hudock

For this edition of Defining Experts, I was able to sit down (via zoom) with Associate Instructor and AD/PR Program Coordinator, Lindsay Hudock. She describes…

During Black History Month, Dr. Rufus Barfield Shares His Experiences

Black History Month is an important time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black Excellence. It is also a time to reflect and honor…

Dr. Harry Weger Offers Advice About Relationships and Valentine’s Day

Chocolates, stuffed animals, and bouquets of flowers are displayed at the front of grocery stores as soon as you walk in, and you are once…

Nicholson Makes Global Connections in Washington, DC

Who Where When UCF Global Perspectives Washington, D.C. January 23rd – 27th What Why Global Perspectives and International Initiatives Network with international partners UCF Global…

Dr. Harry Weger’s Customer Service Tips

The holiday season was a time for celebration, giving, and reflecting on the past year and things to come. But an area that is often…

Dr. Maria Harrington Presents Digital Twins of Nature in AR and VR

“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.”…

Honoring Dr. Dan Holsenbeck

On December 5th, Dr. Dan Holsenbeck passed away with his family by his side. Holsenbeck has been with UCF for over 30 years and had…

NSCM Partners with International University, TU Ilmenau

New York Times bestselling author, coach and speaker once said, “a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”…

Defining Experts: Kate Shults and Filmmaking

“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…

NSCM Professors Attend and Present at Annual NCA Conference

This past month, the National Communication Association held its annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana which professors and instructors from the Nicholson School of Communication…

Visiting Scholar Impresses UCF Instructors

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media would like to welcome visiting scholar, Tang Zheng, a professor in the School of Journalism of Renmin University…

Caring Professor Focuses on Students’ Success

According to American Communication theorist David Berlo, “meanings are in people, not in words.” This quote is especially relevant to Stephanie Rice, radio and television…

Conscious Conversations About Inclusive Culture

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…

Dr. Maria Harrington Discusses M3DVR and the Virtual UCF Arboretum

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…

Defining Experts: Dr. Deanna Sellnow and Instructional Risk and Crisis Communication

“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…

Dr. Maria Harrington Presents Course on Virtual Nature as a Digital Twin in Vancouver

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…

Telly Awards Honors UCF Global Perspectives TV Show

WUCF television show Global Perspectives was recognized and honored with a Telly award. Hosted by David Dumke, an experienced Middle East Specialist, and journalist, Katie Coronado,…

NAHJ and NABJ Recognizes the Hispanics in Media LatinX Voices Textbook

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) recognized LatinX Voices: Hispanics in Media in the U.S, a…

Nicholson School’s First Post-Doctoral Scholar Shares His Story

“Rhetoric accomplishes its work by inducing us to shift, at least potentially, how we dwell or see ourselves dwelling in the world.” This quote was…

The Journey of a Doctoral Student during her Professional Leave

Michelle Obama once said, “You may live in the world as it is, but you can still work to create the world as it should…

Winter Park Sunshine Podcast Engages Listeners and Students

Rooted in a government transparency mission, the Winter Park Sunshine Podcast provides UCF journalism students a wealth of leadership and professional experiences. One of those students,…

Remembering Award Winning Journalist and NSCM Alumnus Dylan Lyons

  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Shark Tank’s Clay Newbill Wins Shining Knight Award

UCF Alumni announced its Shining Knights Award recipients for 2021-22, celebrated for their commitment to the university in the categories of Distinguished Alumni, Honorary Alumni,…

Viral Videos Lead Alumnus to Produce Series with Comedian Bill Burr

UCF film alumnus Tyler Falbo ’14 created, wrote and directed the series “Immoral Compass,” then collaborated with comedians Bill Burr and Bobby Lee to bring…

‘I’m in’ Support of NSCM: Jebailey Commits Fund to Mentorship Program

Advisory board member, Hall of Famer and NSCM alum, Heissam “I’m in” Jebailey, recently committed $25,000.00 over the next five years toward the Nicholson School…

Knights at Work: From Puerto Rico to Downtown Orlando

For many Knights, Florida has always been home, but for Marielena Lozada, ’21, that was not always the case. Lozada moved to Orlando from Puerto…

Student Spends Summer with the Television Academy

The Television Academy Foundation allows undergraduate students and young professionals who have a strong interest in television, film and media to meet and connect with…

New Fellowship Honors the Memory of Retired Professor Emeritus Kyle “Phil” Taylor, Ph.D.

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) is offering a new fellowship in honor of the late, retired Professor Emeritus Kyle “Phil” Taylor, Ph.D.…

Honoring PR Superheroes: FPRA Orlando Image Awards

The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Orlando Area Chapter hosted the 2021 FPRA Orlando Area Chapter Image Awards, “An Adventurous Celebration: Honoring Our PR Superheroes.”…

‘In Journalism You Have the Opportunity to Witness History’

She’s only 28, but Nicholson School alumna Christal Hayes ’15 has already covered some of the most momentous events in modern American history – from…

Nicholson Knight Heading to Tokyo’s Paralympics

Kyle Coon ’13, pictured right, will be representing Team USA as well as the Nicholson School at the Paralympics, occurring on August 24 – September…

A Rising Star Among Stars: Alumna Interviews Country Music Royalty

Alumna Lauren Black believes that it is important to follow one’s passion and heart. When she was young, her parents always listened to country music…

NSCM Mentorship Program Proves Its Value

The freedom to explore different career paths in college can be a burden as much as a gift for students, including Abbigale Martin ’21 BA.…

Journalism Students Score National Summer Internships

As vaccination rates increase and the Covid-19 pandemic continues to recede in many states across the U.S., more news companies have restarted their internship programs.…

Nicholson School Journalism Alumna Part of Pulitzer Prize-Winning Team at The New York Times

A Nicholson School of Communication and Media alumna was part of the data collection team that helped The New York Times win the 2021 Pulitzer…

Limbitless Solutions Changed Their Lives

Two Nicholson graduates say their college experience would not have been complete without the time spent at Limbitless Solutions, a UCF-based engineering innovation company that…

Nicholson Alums Continue to Climb the Career Ladder

Alumnae Danielle Benghiat and Sarah Kelliher have reached major milestones at Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management – The Strategic Firm. ® Kelliher was promoted…

UCF’s Highest Honor Taps Nicholson Student

Due to the breadth of accomplishments required for this award, the Order of Pegasus is the highest student award that can be attained at UCF.…

UCF Joins Ohio State, Missouri and Arizona as New Partners in NBCU Academy Supporting Journalism, Media Students

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…

Don’t Miss Out on Intern Pursuit Spring 2023

A day that many Nicholson School of Communication and Media students wait for is almost here! Intern Pursuit will be taking place on March 8th,…

New FIEA Student Organization Awarded Grant

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…

MFA Student Promotes Film Documentary to Community

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…

Journalism Student’s Project Featured on NPR Next Generation Florida Newsroom

Who Where When Journalism Student Marian Summerall NPR Next Generation Radio Spring 2023 What Why Summerall has produced a story that will air throughout Florida…

NABJ President and Spectrum News 13 Anchor Continue to Empower Black Voices

Miranda Camp, National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President at UCF Can you please introduce yourself? “My name is Miranda Camp, I am the NABJ…

Remembering BFA Graduate Lissie Tiralongo

It is with great sadness that the Nicholson School of Communication and Media announces the passing of BFA Graduate Elizabeth “Lissie” Tiralongo. Zachary Beckler, an…

Film MFA Student Wins Award at Film Festival

Film director Christopher Nolan once said, “every film should have its own world, a logic and feel to it that expands beyond the exact image…

Central Florida Gaming Studios Support UCF Graduate Students

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…

The Nicholson School Celebrates Its First PhD Graduates!

It is with great excitement that the Nicholson School of Communication and Media announce the first two graduates of the Strategic Communication PhD program! Created…

NSCM Partners with International University, TU Ilmenau

New York Times bestselling author, coach and speaker once said, “a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”…

UCF Journalism Students Honored with SPJ Campus Chapter of the Year Award

Recently, the Nicholson School of Communication’s Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) group won Campus Chapter of the Year and Campus Program of the Year! Instructor…

Record Number of UCF Student Films Recognized at Film Showcase

The 30th Annual Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase took place in November with student work being showcased from all over the state of Florida. In…

Prominent Television Station Provides Tour to Students

“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” This quote said by James Humes, author and former presidential speechwriter, pertains to communicating the news…

Intern Pursuit Opens Opportunities for AD/PR Students

In October, the Quotes club at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media had their Intern Pursuit event in the Student Union. According to Quotes,…

Film MFA Candidate Receives UFVA Graduate Fellowship

Film MFA Candidate Clio Yang was honored with University Film & Video Association’s Graduate Fellowship to attend this year’s UFVA conference in July. She will…

Student Spotlight: Doctoral Student and WUCF Executive Director

I had the opportunity to interview Jennifer Cook, a doctoral student at NSCM and an Interim Executive Director of WUCF. She talks about her goals,…

Top Public Relations Award Recognizes UCF Graduates

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…

“The Moore Project” Earns UCF Journalism Students Ed Murrow Award

This past month, UCF Journalism students received the prestigious Ed Murrow Award, which honors individuals or organizations whose work has fostered the growth, quality, and…

UCF Doctoral Candidate Joins City of Orlando as Public Information Officer

“Journalism is the first rough draft of history.” This was said by Philip L. Graham, the co-owner of The Washington Post. This is especially relevant…

Winter Park Sunshine Podcast Engages Listeners and Students

Rooted in a government transparency mission, the Winter Park Sunshine Podcast provides UCF journalism students a wealth of leadership and professional experiences. One of those students,…

From Orlando to the Big Apple: Journalism Student gets Internship with The Wall Street Journal

Nelly Ontiveros is a senior journalism student who has made major strides in her career, going from being student in the Nicholson School of Communication…

Two Nicholson Students Add to the Future of Storytelling

Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of entertainment. While more traditional methods are still popular, some storytellers take a modern approach, exploring transmedia storytelling…

UCF Speech and Debate Shines on State and National Levels

This Speech and Debate season the Florida Intercollegiate Forensics Association (Speech and Debate) embarked on an unprecedented venture. They hosted a two-part, two-weekend state championship.…

Storm Forecasts: Humans vs Machines

Ph.D. students Rob Eicher and Lakelyn Taylor collaborated with Associate Professor of Film and Mass Media Tim Brown, Ph.D., to produce an award-winning paper about…

New FIEA Student Organization Awarded Grant

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Electronic Arts Endows ‘Inclusion in Gaming’ Scholarship for Future NSCM Students

Five months prior to the expected opening of its new studio at the Creative Village in Downtown Orlando, Electronic Arts (EA) has already started fulfilling…

GaIM Assistant Professor’s First Academic Book: ‘Unstable Aesthetics’

When a game releases, it can take on different forms. Through players’ and artists’ creativity, it can become something that has infinitesimal variations. This is…

July Faculty Spotlight: The Multifaceted David Negrin

The July spotlight has fallen on David Negrin, visiting instructor in the Games and Interactive Media (GaIM) program. As a game designer, screenwriter, immersive theater…

Virtual Nature: Making Knowledge Beautiful

Assistant Professor Maria C.R. Harrington, Ph.D., recently presented at The Central Florida Chapter of the Global Association for Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).…

March Faculty Spotlight: Daniel Cox, A Rhetorical Lens on Code Pedagogy

The March Faculty spotlight has fallen on one of our more recently hired faculty members, Daniel Cox. Cox is a visiting instructor in the Games…

The Nicholson Maker Space at UCF Downtown Reopens for Safe Use

Soon after the Nicholson School of Communication and Media opened a new 3,500-square-foot Games and Interactive Media Maker Space last fall, the COVID-19 pandemic hit…

Storytelling All Around

Natalie Underberg-Goode, Ph.D., has a love and respect for storytelling, folklore and above all, culture. With studies ranging from a bachelor’s degree in Sociocultural Anthropology…

Magical Research: Mixing Science Fiction, Fantasy Literature and Gaming

The Nicholson School is spotlighting staff and faculty members every month. The October spotlight has fallen on Kenton Taylor Howard, English extraordinaire and gaming aficionado.…

Post-Pandemic Job Search? FIEA & EA Provide Resources

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…

Harrington Receives Grant – and it’s Epic

Ever seen the iridescent blue-violet tones of a blossoming Forked Bluecurl in the grass or a little white Bog Button in the marshes? What about…

Winning Streak: FIEA Continues Dominance at Intel Showcase

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

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

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…

Changing the Playing Field: Two Students Win Game Changer Scholarship

Digital media majors Alexandria Rybinski and Delaney Lekien have just won a game-changing experience — a chance to attend the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) in tech-laden…

Submissions invited for ACM Hypertext 2020

The 31st ACM Hypertext conference is coming to UCF in July 2020. Co-chaired by UCF faculty member Anastasia Salter and John Barber of University of…

Only All-Women Team at San Diego Game Jam Defies Odds

Rachel Donley (pictured left) is in the new digital media MA program through NSCM and is expected to graduate spring 2020. When she’s not studying…

UCF-Led Animation Camp Brings Kids’ Stories to Life

Thanks to an intensive weeklong storytelling and animation summer camp, 20 fourth and fifth graders had the chance to create their own animated films and…