The department of Journalism and Mass Communication conducted the 22nd annual Gutenberg Celebration Thursday in the Hunter Welcome Center. The awards are given to outstanding alumni of the JMC department. The Gutenberg award is named after Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. "It seems so appropriate to name the award in ... [Read More…]
Student agency wins production award
Two commercials produced by 99 West, ACU's student multimedia agency, recently received awards at local and national competitions. 99 West is in its first year of existence in the JMC Department, and they have already produced award-winning work. The agency entered their ads for the Frontier Texas museum and ACU's Campus Store in the local ... [Read More…]
JMC and COBA students visit NYC
ACU students travel to New York City to learn about PR and its role in business. Video/editing by: Jaci Isham ... [Read More…]
Gutenberg JMC dinner honors alumni
Students, faculty and alumni from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication celebrated the 21st annual Gutenberg Celebration Thursday night in the Hunter Welcome Center. Three alumni received the department's Gutenberg award. Gary G. Hamilton ('04), Elvin Ong ('95) and Kate Vein ('99) were recognized for distinguished professional ... [Read More…]
COBA, JMC faculty to lead trip to New York City
COBA and JMC majors will have the opportunity to spend next semester’s fall break in New York City. David Swearingen, executive in residence of the college of business administration, led a group of about 20 COBA majors to New York City during spring break two years ago. Swearingen was formerly the vice president of corporate communications for ... [Read More…]
JMC department to bid seniors farewell with event
The Department of Journalism & Mass Communication is hosting a Senior Send-off event on April 22 from 8-9:30 p.m. The location has not yet been decided. ACU’s Senior Send-off is an event that takes place towards the end of each spring semester and is centered on launching the graduating class of that year into their futures. This event is ... [Read More…]
New media agency compements department
The new media agency, 99 West Media, is a new and active part of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication. The JMC department values the hands on opportunities for students. The Morris and Mitchell agency allows for Ad/PR majors to gain some hands on experience, just as the Optimist is a way for journalism majors to gain experience. ... [Read More…]
JMC department gives back to community
During department Chapel on Tuesday, Dr. Cheryl Bacon, professor and chair of the department of journalism and mass communication, announced that the JMC department received a donation of $500,000. Elise Smith Mitchell, ACU alum and president and CEO of Mitchell Communications Group in Fayetteville, Ark., said she chose to make a donation to the ... [Read More…]
JMC students ‘pay it forward’
Students honor Elise Smith Mitchell, JMC alum and CEO of Mitchell Communications Group, by sharing with others in the Abilene community. Video/Editing by: Marcus Bowen Video by: Lucius Patenaude, Brance Armstrong, JP Festa, Will Rogers ... [Read More…]
Scripps leader to make visit to JMC department
A renowned news industry leader is visiting ACU to speak on servant journalism on Thursday. Mizell Stewart III’s resume stretches across 13 different markets, including coverage of the controversial 2000 presidential election. He was also on a Pulitzer Prize winning staff for reporting on Hurricane Katrina. Stewart is now the vice president of ... [Read More…]