Latest news from the Department of Journalism


 

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Journalism Day makes triumphant return to Boulder

Oct. 8, 2024

More than 1,400 Colorado high school students and advisors visited CMCI to sharpen storytelling skills and learn about careers in media and communication.

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Demonstrative democracy: At forum, students show energy, curiosity about engaging with politics

Oct. 2, 2024

CMCI faculty panelists praised students for raising thoughtful, serious, nonpartisan questions about how to be active citizens.

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We’re not going to agree. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk

Sept. 19, 2024

Two CMCI professors took part in a community roundtable to explore how we can stay good neighbors amid intense polarization.

The Bookcliffs line the northern boundary of the Grand Valley, in western Colorado. The high desert region relies on irrigation to enable agriculture.

Reaping rewards of riveting river reporting

Sept. 11, 2024

Luke Runyon, co-director of CMCI’s Water Desk, earned a national Murrow Award for an in-depth podcast series on the declining Colorado River.

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Class acts: CMCI’s new faculty bring new ideas on A.I., identity, culture to Boulder

Aug. 22, 2024

Incoming professors bring an interest in cutting-edge topics at a time when the media landscape is undergoing dramatic change.

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Influential media conference becoming a CMCI showcase

Aug. 14, 2024

With multiple best paper awards, CMCI is building an impressive reputation at the annual AEJMC conference.

Donald Trump scowls as he leaves the stage of the NAJB convention.

In ‘other’ news: Can coverage be balanced when it comes to race, gender?

Aug. 6, 2024

When Donald Trump got the headlines from last week’s NABJ conference, it obscured the lost opportunity for reporters of color to share ideas on how to cover controversial newsmakers.

The Secret Service attempts to shield Donald Trump after he was shot at a rally.

Seeing what develops from an instantly iconic photo

July 15, 2024

A CMCI expert and photojournalist explains what makes the AP photo of Trump being shot so iconic.

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Accomplished journalists join newest class of Scripps Fellows

June 22, 2024

The new class of Ted Scripps Fellows in Environmental Journalism will expand their work at CMCI to share and educate the community through documentaries, audio series and research.

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CMCI Now: Student Work Gallery: Summer 2024

June 12, 2024

Students across CMCI find ways to bring together their personal interests and academic pursuits. Since the college’s founding, we have showcased this diverse collection of student work.

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