Department of
Journalism and Media Communication

Professional communicators inducted into CSU Media Hall of Fame

The Department of Journalism and Media Communication inducted 10 outstanding professional communicators into the CSU Media Hall of Fame.

Outstanding Graduates

College of Liberal Arts faculty and staff highlight outstanding students graduating in Fall 2016.

Spring 2016

CSU alum Bonnie Ross talks technology, female involvement in the industry

For CSU alumna Bonnie Ross, her time as a Ram was a stepping stone into a career of technology and creativity. Ross is now head of 343 Industries and Halo, and recently returned to campus to speak to students.

Alumnus named spokesperson for Muscular Dystrophy Association

Joe Akmakjian, who graduated from CSU in 2013 with a dual degree in journalism and media communication and communication studies, has been named the first adult National Goodwill Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

New study abroad programs launched in multimedia and travel writing

International television storyteller Ashley Colburn (’08) will lead a two-week travel writing course in Croatia, where she is famous for programs about the country’s many amazing tourist and cultural destinations.

Alumni draw enthusiastic crowds at events

Halo executive Bonnie Ross and Pulitzer prize winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa were greeted by large crowds as they visited campus this spring.

Winter 2015

CSU-born production company releases trailer for a full-feature documentary

“Our goal is to have this make an impact,” Rasmussen said. “We want them to see that we are there not to point fingers at the issue, but to give hope.”