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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Research-Based Podcast Event
Explore social media's benefits & consequences and your impact with the students of CMS 242, Com & Social Media and CMS 322, Digital Storytelling.
Communication and Media Studies 2019 Academic Film Showcase
The Communication & Media Studies Department to present a screening of the 2019 Academic Film Showcase Wednesday, May 8, 7-9pm
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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.
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Student Film Showcase
To view recent Media Studies student work, visit the Vimeo page.
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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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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.
The CMS VIMEO page
Here is your opportunity to view some recent student work.
Internships in Communication and Media Studies
Students discuss the benefits of a good internship.
Tour The CMS Production Studio
Take a video tour of the Communication and Media Studies Production Studio and learn a bit about some of the courses offered there.
News
Course aims to ease 'launch' into 'real world' after college
USM alum David Lovejoy earns Emmy Award for Alaskan photography
Communication and Media Studies Alum Wins Emmy!
Could USM's Olivia Mayo be the next Miss America?
Communication & Media Studies Hosts MFA Video Editing Bootcamp
Recent Media Studies Graduate to Moderate Gubernatorial Debate
Jennifer "Niffy" Allen and Ian Allen, 2018 Featured Graduates
USM volunteers donate 1,200 hours at 9th Husky Day of Service
Events
Apr
29
Mon
Student Social Media Podcast Storytelling Event
1:15 PM, April 29: CMS Production Studio, 21 Durham Street, Portland Campus(next to Sullivan Complex); April 30: Payson Smith 206, Portland Campus
Apr
30
Tue
Student Social Media Podcast Storytelling Event
11:45 AM, April 29: CMS Production Studio, 21 Durham Street, Portland Campus(next to Sullivan Complex); April 30: Payson Smith 206, Portland Campus
May
8
Wed
Communication and Media Studies 2019 Academic Film Showcase
7:00 PM, Talbot Auditorium in Luther Bonney Hall, at the USM Portland Campus.