Current Headlines: Communication and the media

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

CMU, 9&10 News expand partnership

A relationship between Central Michigan University and a local television station has expanded to give CMU's aspiring broadcasters professional positions and valuable experience working on newscasts - all while they are still in school. Read the Story

Thursday, April 17, 2008

CMU names Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship recipients

Two high school seniors have been selected to receive a prestigious Central Michigan University journalism scholarship. Read the Story

Monday, April 14, 2008

CMU's student-run TV station is state's best for seventh consecutive year

Central Michigan University students have taken top honors yet again in one of the state's most respected broadcasting contests. Read the Story

Monday, March 17, 2008

CMU-RC announces new leadership

Central Michigan University Research Corporation's Board of Directors has selected a new president and chief executive officer to lead initiatives in advancing the research park. Ken Van Der Wende will begin his term April 1. As president and CEO of... Read the Story

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

CMU broadcasting group hosting 48-Hour Film Competition

Mid-Michigan's most talented student filmmakers will be put to the test in April when a Central Michigan University student group encourages them to create original films in just two short days. CMU's student chapter of the National Broadcasting Society is... Read the Story

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

CMU journalism students launch Web magazine

Web-based journalism continues to rise in popularity, and some ambitious journalists-in-training at Central Michigan University are embracing the trend by starting an online publication. Read the Story

Thursday, February 7, 2008

CMU journalism student heads to China for internship

Having recently landed in China for a semester-long, university-sponsored internship, a Central Michigan University student journalist believes he "could not ask for a better professional opportunity. Read the Story

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

CMU graduate assistant awarded national broadcasting scholarship

Academic excellence and cocurricular involvement have led one Central Michigan University graduate student to receive a nationally competitive broadcasting scholarship. Read the Story

Friday, November 9, 2007

Not so 'dull': CMU comedy is best in nation

Central Michigan University's "3 Dull Guys" definitely don't live up to their moniker. Read the Story

Thursday, November 8, 2007

CMU photojournalists featured in new picture book

From a bingo hall to a tattoo parlor and everywhere in between, Central Michigan University photojournalists set out to capture daily life in Jackson County for a new, documentary-style book that highlights the area. Read the Story

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

CMU student wins national public relations award

A Central Michigan University senior is one of only two students in the nation to be recognized for outstanding achievement in and commitment to the practice of public relations. Read the Story

Monday, October 22, 2007

CMU professor's 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' set for Halloween release

A Central Michigan University professor describes his newest book quite simply: "A cult film analyzed." Read the Story

Friday, September 28, 2007

CMU's WMHW-FM gets power upgrade, now broadcasting at 13K watts

Some 35 years ago, Central Michigan University's student-run radio station went on the air, broadcasting with a modest signal of not even 40 watts. As of Sept. 28, the station's power has expanded to more than 351 times that figure.... Read the Story

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

CMU grad is tops in international fellowship program

A summer spent working for "NBC Nightly News" in New York City has earned a recent Central Michigan University graduate recognition as one of the best in her field. Read the Story

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

CMU journalism prof predicts Murdoch 'will dump The Wall Street Journal in a few years, just like he dumped DirecTV'

Rupert Murdoch-led News Corp. has purchased Wall Street Journal publisher Dow Jones in a transaction valued at $5.6 billion. According to a statement released by Dow Jones, the purchase agreement also calls for "an editorial agreement that provides for the establishment of a five-member, special committee with the objective of assuring the continued journalistic and editorial integrity and independence of Dow Jones' publications and services." Central Michigan University journalism professor John K. Hartman is available to comment on the merger and its potential implications. Read the Story

Monday, July 30, 2007

CMU broadcasting student wins prestigious national scholarship

For the third consecutive year, a Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts student has been selected to receive a competitive national scholarship from The John Bayliss Broadcast Foundation. Read the Story

Monday, June 25, 2007

CMU JOURNALISM CHAIRWOMAN MARRON ELECTED TO INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP POST

The chairwoman of Central Michigan University's journalism department has added a new leadership role to her resume. Read the Story

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

TWO CMU STUDENTS WIN DISTRICT ADDY AWARDS FROM THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION

Two Central Michigan University graphic design students have received regional awards from the American Advertising Federation. Read the Story

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

CMU'S SCHOOL OF BROADCAST AND CINEMATIC ARTS PRESENTS AWARDS TO OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

Multiple Central Michigan University students have been recognized for their exceptional efforts and dedication to their studies in broadcast and cinematic arts. Read the Story

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

CMU LIBRARIES TO OBSERVE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

Central Michigan University libraries are planning a host of activities from April 16 through 20 to celebrate National Library Week. Read the Story

Friday, April 6, 2007

CMU GRADUATE STUDENT SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS SUMMER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

A Central Michigan University graduate student has been selected to a highly competitive summer broadcasting fellowship program. Read the Story

Friday, April 6, 2007

CMU'S NATIONAL BROADCASTING SOCIETY CHAPTER EARNS ACCOLADES AT ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION

Central Michigan University's chapter of the National Broadcasting Society was honored several times over during the organization's annual convention. Read the Story

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

FOR SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, CMU'S MHTV IS STATE'S TOP COLLEGE STATION

Central Michigan University's student-run television station has earned the Michigan Association of Broadcasters' top award for the sixth year in a row. Read the Story

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

SAGINAW SENIOR SELECTED AS CMU'S 2007 LEM TUCKER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Central Michigan University has selected a Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy senior to receive the university's annual Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship, an award named for one of the nation's first African-American television reporters. Read the Story

Friday, February 23, 2007

CMU TO HOST NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT

Some of the nation's best student speakers and debaters will soon visit Mount Pleasant as Central Michigan University plays host to a prestigious national competition. Read the Story

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

CMU ALUMNA, 'LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG WORLD' STAR AMY ROLOFF WILL VISIT ALMA MATER, ADDRESS COMMUNITY IN MARCH

A Central Michigan University graduate whose life is the focus of a popular cable documentary show will share her thoughts on diversity - including her experiences living with dwarfism - during a March event at CMU. Read the Story

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

CMU REELS IN 14 TV, RADIO AWARDS IN MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS CONTEST

Central Michigan University has again made a stellar showing in the Michigan Association of Broadcasters College Broadcast Awards, bringing home more than a dozen honors in the annual contest. Read the Story

Friday, January 19, 2007

CMU RECEIVES GRANT FOR STUDENT TV STATION'S SPORTS UNIT

Central Michigan University broadcasting students will call plays and conduct postgame interviews using upgraded equipment thanks to a grant from their professional peers in the Motor City. Read the Story

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

MEDIA BROKER, CMU ADJUNCT PROFESSOR LARRY PATRICK STARTS MICHIGAN ASSOC. OF BROADCASTERS SCHOLARSHIP FOR CMU

Central Michigan University is the among the first institutions in the state to have its own endowed scholarship fund with the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, courtesy of an adjunct professor with a longstanding connection to the university. Read the Story

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

CMU'S ORLIK, THREE COLLEAGUES PEN TEXTBOOK ON ELECTRONIC MEDIA'S HISTORY, FUTURE TRENDS

A well-known Central Michigan University broadcast educator and three colleagues from across the nation have crafted a "focused, concise introduction to electronic media" that will save broadcasting students time and money while teaching them the basics of their field. Read the Story

Thursday, December 21, 2006

CMU CAPTURES 22 FIRST-PLACE AWARDS IN NATIONAL BROADCASTING SOCIETY REGIONAL CONTEST

Central Michigan University capitalized on its home court advantage, winning first place in 22 out of 32 categories in the 2006 National Broadcasting Society Region 2 Production Competition during the regional conference in November in Mount Pleasant. Read the Story

Thursday, December 14, 2006

CMU'S 'NEWS CENTRAL 34' WINS FIRST PLACE IN REGIONAL CONTEST

Central Michigan University's only student-run television news show has reeled in a regional honor. Read the Story

Thursday, December 14, 2006

CMU HONORS STUDENT DEVELOPS PODCASTS FOR CAPSTONE PROJECT

A Central Michigan University honors student has combined her interests in journalism, broadcasting and technology to deliver information to the Internet community. Read the Story

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

CMU COMEDY TELEVISION SHOW RECEIVES THREE NATIONAL HONORS

"A-OK" is all right - and then some. The sketch comedy show on Central Michigan University's student-run Moore Hall Television recently brought home national honors in the 2006 College Broadcasters Inc. National Student Production Awards competition. Read the Story

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2006 CMU JOURNALISM HALL OF FAME BANQUET

A Central Michigan University tradition continues this fall with the induction of the CMU Journalism Hall of Fame's Class of 2006, and tickets for the celebration are now available. Read the Story

Friday, August 25, 2006

CMU STUDENTS WIN PRESTIGIOUS BAYLISS RADIO SCHOLARSHIPS

Two students from Central Michigan University's School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts have been selected to receive competitive national scholarships from The John Bayliss Broadcast Foundation. Read the Story

Friday, June 30, 2006

CMU TO HOST MULTICULTURAL JOURNALISM SYMPOSIUM

Central Michigan University will host a meeting of journalistic minds when dozens of professional journalists and journalism educators gather for a discussion of multiculturalism in their field. Read the Story

Thursday, June 8, 2006

ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES FOUNDATION TAPS RECENT CMU GRAD FOR PRESTIGIOUS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

A prolific producer for Central Michigan University's student-run television station has been selected as an Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation intern and will work on a hit network television series. Read the Story

Thursday, May 25, 2006

CMU'S BROADCAST AND CINEMATIC ARTS DEPARTMENT TAKES STEP FORWARD, BECOMES SCHOOL OF BCA

A popular Central Michigan University academic program recently received a boost in stature after decades of successfully preparing broadcast media professionals. Read the Story

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

NATIONAL BROADCASTING SOCIETY PRESENTS CMU STUDENTS WITH AWARDS

Central Michigan University broadcast and cinematic arts students have received several top honors from a national organization. Read the Story

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

CMU STUDENT REPORTS TV NEWS THROUGH NEW 9&10 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Central Michigan University's aspiring television newscasters can find themselves in the know and on the news thanks to a new partnership with northern Michigan's TV 9&10 News. Read the Story

Monday, April 3, 2006

CMU PREPARES FOR ANNUAL LEM TUCKER JOURNALISM EVENT

Central Michigan University will honor an Allen Park High School senior and present a talk by an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist during the 10th annual Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship and Speaker Series event. Read the Story

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

CMU FACULTY MEMBER TO DISCUSS REALITY TV WITH MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOURNALISM STUDENTS

A Central Michigan University broadcast and cinematic arts faculty member will discuss the "real world" of reality television with Macomb Community College students during a late March teleconference lecture. Read the Story

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

ALLEN PARK SENIOR HONORED AS CMU'S LEM TUCKER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Central Michigan University has selected an Allen Park High School senior to receive the university's annual Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship, an award named for one of the nation's first African-American reporters. Read the Story

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

LIST OF CMU'S MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS COMPETITION WINNERS

The complete list of winners can be found online at http://www.michmab.com/MABF/hscolawards06.html. Winners from Central Michigan University are listed below.The 2006 CMU MHTV television winners:Sportscast/Play by Play: --1st place: Dan Empson, West Olive graduate student; Kevin Crouse, Mount Pleasant junior;... Read the Story

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

CMU'S STUDENT TELEVISION, RADIO STATIONS LEAD ANNUAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE BROADCASTING COMPETITION

The Michigan Association of Broadcasters has presented Central Michigan University's student television and radio stations with 15 awards, including the coveted College Television Station of the Year distinction. Read the Story

Friday, February 10, 2006

IMPACT OF HURTFUL WORDS TO BE EMPHASIZED DURING ANNUAL COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL ACTION CONFERENCE

A takeoff on an old adage about name-calling will serve as the theme for an annual communication conference at Central Michigan University in mid-February. Read the Story

Friday, February 10, 2006

Communication and Social Action Conference schedule of events

The schedule of Communication and Social Action Conference events is as follows.Friday, Feb. 17All Friday events will take place in Townsend Kiva, Moore Hall1 to 1:50 p.m. - Keynote speech: "Tough Talk: Culture, Perception and the Power of Words"Joanne... Read the Story

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