Dr. Akhavan, Chair of the Media and Communication Studies dept, recently presented “An Old War for New Purposes: Contemporary Sacred Defense Cinema & Iran's Divided State & Society ” at the Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies at Princeton University. Princeton University CUArts&Sciences

CONGRATS to MCS major Jason Uyakonwu and MCS employee Tess Rempel for their acceptances to graduate programs at Columbia. Jason is pursuing a MSc in Strategic Communications (with plans to become a showrunner), and Tess a MA in Climate Studies (with plans in climate journalism).

We are so proud of our talented and wonderful graduates!

The MCS department is pleased to announce our class of 2024 award recipients Will Coup ("Best Senior Thesis"), Jason Uyakonwu ("Facundo Montenegro Award for Excellent in Media Production") and Joey Brasco ("Academic Excellence") CONGRATULATIONS! CUArts&Sciences

Congrats to 2024 MCS major Ryn Cole who is interning at the Library of Congress in their Marketing and Communications Office this summer, and then pursuing an MA in PR at the University of the Arts London. #classof2024 @cuaartsandsciences

MCS Certificate in Video Production & Digital Storytelling student John Benavides is pursuing an MFA in documentary production & studies at the University of North Texas: "I want to especially thank Professor Anderson for everything he has done to support my journey."

Congratulations to Jacob Navarro for his acceptance to CUA's Columbus School of Law! Jacob credits his MCS degree and documentary filmmaking in particular as informing his approach to entertainment law. @cuaartsandsciences

Today is #Giving Tuesday! Your gift to the Media Studies Annual Fund allows students to combine their academic interests with outside opportunities - here are just a few examples! Select "Media Studies Annual Fund" at: advance.catholic.edu/giving/to/arts… Donations accepted until 12/31/24!

From Brookland to the Super Bowl! @cuamedisstudies alum and @eagles video staffer Sarah Campbell is heading to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX! 🦅 🏈 She may be part of the Eagles now, but we'll never forget her time roaming the sidelines for 𝘾𝘼𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙇𝙄𝘾 𝙐 𝙁𝙊𝙊𝙏𝘽𝘼𝙇𝙇 Congrats, Sarah!

Mariah Solis '25 is headed to the Disney College Program next Fall. Here's what she has to say about MCS: "Beyond technical skills, the program helped me develop confidence and the ability to manage projects independently, which are essential skills for my future career."

Jason Uyakonwu ‘24 is pursuing a MS in Strategic Communications at Columbia University, NYC. Here’s what he has to say Media and Communication Studies: "The MCS dept. gave me the right tools, literally and metaphorically, to allow me to actualize my goals and aspirations." #ThisIsCatholicU

#SeniorHighlight Pablo Mazariegos '25 is a Media & Communications major with a double minor in Data Analytics and Theology. Pablo is starting the CUA MSB program this fall after a summer internship at Monumental Sports. #ThisIsCatholicU @cuaartsandsciences

Nate Highley ‘22 is a strategic communications associate at the creative advocacy firm Avoq. Here's what he has to say Media and Communication Studies: "The analytical, practical and social skills we learned in MCS classes prepared us well for various career paths." #ThisisCatholicU

#SeniorHighlight Catherine McGovern '25 is a double major in media & comm studies and psychology with a minor in marketing. "While taking production courses, I realized I could combine my passion for content creation and movies to work in the entertainment industry."

Join us for CARDINAL REELS April 10th at 6:30pm! LOCATION: Crough Ctr, Koubek Auditorium, Room #140; ⭐ Use main entrance facing Michigan Ave; arrive btwn 6:15 and 7pm to gain building access. Directions: Type "Crough Center" on google map: catholic.edu/map/index.html

Check out the great summer courses being offered by Media & Communication Studies! @cuaartsandsciences

⭐️We look forward to seeing our graduating seniors and their families at our Senior Send-Off on May 16th! ⭐️Please RSVP by May 2nd: TINYURL.COM/RSVPMDIA25 @cuaartsandsciences

We are looking forward to celebrating our seniors and their guests at the Senior Send Off this Friday! PLEASE NOTE the location has changed to CROUGH B16. Please enter through the Media & Comm Studies entrance across from Pangborn Hall.