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Three JMC alums awarded at Gutenberg Celebration

October 9, 2014 by Elijah Evans

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…]

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Student agency wins production award

March 18, 2014 by Allison Brown

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…]

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JMC and COBA students visit NYC

November 1, 2013 by Jaci Isham

ACU students travel to New York City to learn about PR and its role in business. Video/editing by: Jaci Isham ... [Read More…]

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Gutenberg JMC dinner honors alumni

October 18, 2013 by Melany Cox

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…]

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Gutenberg JMC dinner honors alumni

October 18, 2013 by Melany Cox

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…]

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COBA, JMC faculty to lead trip to New York City

April 18, 2013 by Josh Garcia

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…]

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JMC department to bid seniors farewell with event

April 18, 2013 by Margo Herrera

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…]

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New media agency compements department

April 9, 2013 by Christina Williamson

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…]

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Video: JMC students ‘pay it forward’

January 24, 2013 by Marcus Bowen

Students honor Elise Smith Mitchell, JMC alum and CEO of Mitchell Communications Group, by sharing with others in the Abilene community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svGH2xc2d08 Video/Editing by: Marcus Bowen Video by: Lucius Patenaude, Brance Armstrong, JP Festa, Will Rogers ... [Read More…]

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JMC department gives back to community

January 24, 2013 by Melany Cox

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…]

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