Doctoral student Ashley Carter accepting the first place award for best paper

CMCI becoming ‘one of the best-represented programs’ at influential media conference

Aug. 22, 2023

The College of Media, Communication and Information earned seven Best Paper Awards at the 2023 AEJMC conference in the college’s continued strong showing at this influential event.

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From Barbie to superheroes—Faculty, students share pop culture insights atÌęFan Expo Denver

Aug. 4, 2023

How does pop culture reflect and inform cultural values? The unique media studies programs in the College of Media, Information and Communication challenge students to become critics of culture and “kind of as evangelists” for improving society.

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Experts eager to study ethics of artificial intelligence, journalism

July 7, 2023

How does artificial intelligence shape the news we see online? Researchers in the College of Media, Communication and Information are ready to examine the ethics and fairness of recommender systems in journalism, thanks to a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

CMCI Now fall 2022 edition

Pages for the ages: CMCI magazine honored for centennial celebration

July 6, 2023

CMCI Now earned a bronze Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for its fall 2022 edition, which offered a look back at the founding—and impact—of the Department of Journalism.

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For brands, when it comes to Pride Month, you’re either in or you’re out

June 14, 2023

Media and communications experts say when brands try to please everyone, they vex everyone. Authenticity is key. Instead, identify your customer and cater to that audience.

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Public relations students place 2nd in national competition

June 1, 2023

A team of College of Media, Communication and Information students took second place in a competition for their campaign, which was designed to help fight fake news for the News Literacy Project.

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Building a better ‘bionic pancreas’

May 31, 2023

Could technology like smart watches and mobile apps change how patients manage Type 1 diabetes? A $1.2 million grant is helping faculty explore ways to give patients a better quality of life.

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Research addresses burning questions on firefighter culture

May 31, 2023

For eight summers, Jody Jahn earned money for college working as a wildland firefighter on U.S. Forest Service crews. Now, instead of rappelling out of helicopters to fight fires, she's an associate professor of communication who studies the culture of wildland firefighting crews.

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Journalism students investigate long-term impacts of the Marshall Fire

Dec. 19, 2022

Seven CMCI journalism students, with the help of established journalists in the field, are shining a light on the undercovered impacts of the Marshall Fire through a recently published investigation.

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Rethinking plastic

Dec. 12, 2022

Of all the troubles in the world, why should single-use shopping bags and straws concern you? Ask Associate Professor Phaedra Pezzullo, who spells out the chilling ramifications of plastic use in her new podcast and book.

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