Communication and Media Studies Department
Understanding the process of communication is as important to our democracy as public speaking was for the ancient Greeks. Students and faculty consider issues involving gender and communication, multiculturalism, ethics, social media, media and public policy, and more. Learn more about Communication and Media Studies Department.
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Maine Association of Broadcasters Award Recipients for 2021
Congrats to Hunter Mahon and Cullen McIntyre (pictured left to right). Hunter and Cullen are the 2020-2021 recipients of the Maine Association of Broadcasters Award.

Communication and Media Studies Grade Policy
The Department of Communication and Media Studies has adopted a policy regarding the pass/fail grade for major requirements as of February 21, 2021.
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Service Learning Project Gallery
Students majoring in Media Studies take the Service Learning Practicum as their capstone course. Here are a few video projects that were created in the course.

Accelerated Graduate Pathway to MA in Leadership Studies
Students in Communication may begin working towards a Masters in Leadership Studies while still pursuing their undergraduate degree.
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Media Studies Senior Course Optons
CMS 400 Senior Project Workshop; CMS 485 Senior Seminar in Media Studies or CMS 493 Advanced Internship & Professional Portfolio in Media Studies

Message from a Communication Alum
"USM has taught me how to go with the flow, embrace change, and trust that everyone has their own journey."

Communication and Media Studies Alum Wins Emmy!
Congratulations to CMS alum David Burton Lovejoy, who was awarded a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program.
Professor Ebben and Hannah Burgess on the USM Update
CMS Professor Maureen Ebben and Communication major Hannah Burgess discuss their UROP (Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project) project.
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Two USM students receive Maine Association of Broadcasters Award

USM alumnus wins second Emmy Award for Alaskan photography

Ebben warns parents of social media's 'Wild West' on WMTW-TV

Student filmmakers unveil documentaries and dramas for 2019 showcase

Professor Pierson Publishes in CR: The New Centennial Review

For these graduates, Commencement is a family affair
