University of Memphis Department of Communication & Film

This Fall, Professor Ashlyn Blair teaches COMM 3342: Communication & Leadership. Learn the tactics that define successful leadership in a variety of settings. Communication is the foundation of successful teams, and this online, asynchronous course will equip you with the tools, strategies, and theories to elevate your leadership and motivate others to take action. Enroll today. .

Congratulations to Dr. Andre Johnson, Graduate Studies Director in the Department of Communication & Film, on being featured in The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education for his recent appointment! 📣👏

We are excited to see Dr. Johnson's leadership recognized and look forward to the continued impact he will have on our graduate programs and students.

Read the full article here: https://jbhe.com/2026/05/new-academic-roles-for-three-black-scholars-in-higher-education/?utm_source=The+Journal+of+Blacks+in+Higher+Education&utm_campaign=b3380c9033-20260604JBHEWB&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_df5b35b133-b3380c9033-1356453248&fbclid=IwY2xjawSOmBRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeJXVQZUm3J1tay4EOt9vCnG53Sy_wP4BUZ3xq8CvjAJcdt_Or2MCbBN9IOnQ_aem_ntYo7kob_TyTZG-cdOroOg

We are so excited for this brand new course next Fall. Dr. Marina Levina's COMM 4863: AI in Film examines the way that representations of AI on screen help us to understand contemporary cultural anxieties around this subject. In addition to being an urgent area of study, this course counts as credit toward the University's new AI for All minor. The class meets each week on Tuesdays from 1pm-4pm and is open to all students.

Thinking of going back to school to finish your undergraduate degree or continuing your education and bolstering your resume with a graduate degree? Consider UofM Global, the University of Memphis' online asynchronous degree program designed intentionally for busy professionals and working families. Follow this link to learn how to earn a degree from the Department of Communication and Film: https://www.memphis.edu/uofmglobal/.

Summer is a great time for rest and relaxation, but it's also a great time to get ahead and take a class or two. The first session of summer classes begins on June 1st. Have a great summer session!

Congratulations, Maame 👏🎉

Another wonderful achievement! You continue to exemplify the scholarship of our Department and Discipline!

Have a film that is festival ready? Submit your film to Indie Memphis Film Festival. The regular deadline is May 29th. You can submit your films at https://filmfreeway.com/IndieMemphis

The IIS is hosting a six-week grant writing intensive writing session starting June 1 through July 3. This session is open to faculty, staff, and students who are both new to grant writing as well as those with more experience. If you're interested, you can register at http://bit.ly//IISsummergrant2026