Moody College of Communication - UT Austin

UT RTF MFA and Michener Center for Writers students and recent alumni, this one’s for you! Submissions are now open for the 2026-2027 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting.

We are proud to be among the global universities, screenwriting labs, film festivals and filmmaker programs partnering with the Academy’s Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting program to help identify possible fellows in the 2026-2027 program cycle. As a program partner, we will submit up to two feature screenplays for consideration for the fellowship.

Learn more about the Nicholl program and fill out the application: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5fkKsSNzqhqUzc

Submissions are due at 11:59 p.m. on July 10, 2026. We can’t wait to see your screenplays! 🤘

A recent news article by KXAN highlighted Keri K. Stephens' "Flood Communication in Texas" presentation from May 2026. The Moody College professor in Communication Studies emphasized the importance of safety and staying off the roads during flash floods.

Flooding on roadways, especially during times of low visibility, can be extremely dangerous for both first responders and drivers, often hiding debris and drop-offs beneath the rushing water.

Read and learn more about staying safe during flash floods: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-firefighters-warn-drivers-avoid-flooded-roads-as-flash-flooding-hits-central-texas/

Shoutout to the Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research on another successful Camp Dream. Speak. Live.!

Kate Dawson, professor of practice in Moody College's School of Journalism and Media, alongside forensic investigator Paul Holes, signed a deal with Netflix to feature episodes of their historical true crime podcast, "Buried Bones" on the popular streaming platform.

In addition to the podcast, Dawson teaches a true crime podcasting class to explore the nuances of creating entertainment around such difficult topics.

“I think people are listening to our podcast and wanting to contribute to forensic science in some way,” Dawson says. “It’s all about how you choose to present it and do it in a responsible way.”

Read more: https://moody.utexas.edu/news/podcasting-true-crime

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Communication Studies-UT Austin assistant professor of instruction Robert Carroll has been selected as a recipient of the Dads’ Association Centennial Teaching Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year! This fellowship recognizes exceptional contributions to first-year student instruction, innovative teaching methods and impactful student engagement.

Radio Television Film - UT Austin junior and Student Manager for Bevo Video Productions (BVP) Kyra Harrison is spearheading an effort to expand the production company's services. From teaching and leading peers to working on "Longhorn Weekly", Harrison continues to develop both professionally and personally in her inaugural role as Student Manager for BVP.

“I think it’s a great learning ground and it’s a great way to build your portfolio."

Read More: https://texasstudentmedia.com/2026/04/23/student-manager-kyra-harrison-spearheads-bevo-video-productions-expanding-services/