Last Saturday, we cheered on our ACUTV seniors as they walked across the stage. Pictured above are just a few of the graduates. Congratulations to Sarah Trahan, Veronica Darland, Emily Sileven, Jaylin Waddell, Matthew DeLaCruz, Daisy Strine, Hannah Clarkson, Daniel Curd and Ashley Henderson.
We know each of you will do great things, and we can’t wait to celebrate your next chapter.
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!
Senior Sarah Trahan reflects on her time in the JMC Department, where she was involved in Morris and Mitchell and ACUTV.
We can’t wait to see where she ends up next. She’s going to do great things!
Monday night was a meaningful milestone for our Documentary Storytelling class at Abilene Christian University.
After a full semester of work, students premiered their film in partnership with Abilene Hope Haven Inc., telling the powerful story of Janna Smith, a woman who, after years of homelessness and addiction, is working to rebuild her life with the support of the organization.
Following the screening, we hosted a thoughtful panel discussion focused on the realities facing the unhoused community in Abilene, as well as the resources and support systems working to create change.
The panel featured Courtney Horton, LMSW, and Michael Prado of Abilene Hope Haven, along with our student director, Lianne Campos, who spoke about both the challenges and rewards of bringing this story to life.
We are deeply grateful to Abilene Hope Haven and to Janna for trusting us with such an important and personal story.
And a big thank you to our community, faculty, and the Abilene Hope Haven Board of Directors for joining us and supporting this event.
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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us complete our goal for ACU Gives. We can’t wait to share what this space will do for our students.
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!
So proud of our 80-plus student crew for making this another successful year at ACUTV. Here are this year’s award winners: Roman Raffaeli, Daisy Strine, Hayden DeLand, Joshua Varner and Zion Webb
🏡 What does “home” really mean?
The documentary “Housing Hope” explores the reality behind housing insecurity and the people rewriting their stories.
🎬 Screening May 4th at Abilene Christian University. We’d love to see you there!
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Podcasting has moved beyond audio. It’s visual now. That’s where storytelling is going.
Support us during ACU Gives to help create a space where students produce high-quality video podcasts and gain hands-on experience. Find more info at the link in our bio.
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!
