ACU Journalism and Mass Communication

Two journalism sophomores, Caysson Higgins and Josiah Wonnell, joined JMC alum M.K. Rotenberry to work the PGA Tour’s CJ Cup Byron Nelson in McKinney over the weekend! They’re here visiting with CBS Golf associate producer Mark Dibbs and CBS NFL lead producer Jim Rikhoff!

Reaccredited! The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication renewed its accreditation of JMC in a unanimous vote at its annual meeting in Washington D.C. Tuesday. The department first earned the designation in 2001, and its reaccreditation is a recognition of the quality of the program, its degree offerings and its outstanding students and alums!

Next up, hear from KACU reporter Leslie Carrigan!

"Hello! My name is Leslie Carrigan. I am a Junior journalism major from Midland. I’ve been working at ACU since my freshman year as a reporter and I spend one semester hosting. During my time at ACU I have gotten to cover anything from the city council, to elections to local events. Recently I got to cover a feature on the Party Line booth by Seven and One Books. Outside the newsroom I love reading, embroidery and hanging out with friends. I love working at KACU and I’m so grateful for the experience and training it’s given me."

Students like Leslie make KACU special! Consider supporting us during on Tuesday to help continue to provide students with opportunities like these.

Four of JMC’s upcoming graduates were honored by the Faculty Senate as University Scholars on Thursday! We’re are so proud of all of the things they have done and everything they will do!

The JMC Video Podcasting Fund will transform an existing space in the Student Media News Lab into a professional video podcasting studio that empowers students to become confident, creative and ethical communicators in today’s digital world. At its heart, this project is about students – giving them a place to practice, experiment and lead in a media environment that increasingly blends audio, video and storytelling into a single, dynamic platform.

JMC Video Podcasting Fund Join me and make a gift to ACU today!

Our multimedia majors are also multi-talented! Sophomore Eva Arriola and freshman Jaden Frecka performed in the Civic Orchestra of Abilene’s concert Thursday and did an outstanding job!