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Recycle, reuse—rethink? How a fresh approach to storytelling could put plastics in their place

Oct. 18, 2024

A College of Media, Communication and Information expert’s book has won a trio of awards for its attempt to change how we think about, and tell the story of, plastics pollution. Read up on Phaedra Pezzullo’s latest.

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Poll-arized: Perspectives on our political climate

Oct. 10, 2024

As our public squares have emptied of reasoned discussion, and our social media feeds have filled with vitriol, viciousness and villainy, we’ve found ourselves unable to escape our electoral echo chambers. Experts share their perspectives on our political climate.

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Journalism Day makes triumphant return to Boulder

Oct. 10, 2024

More than 1,400 Colorado high school students and advisors visited the College of Media, Communication and Information to sharpen storytelling skills and learn about careers.

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The biggest and best yet: CMCI’s Class of 2028 poised to impress

Oct. 9, 2024

The College of Media, Communication & Information incoming class is the biggest yet, with 573 new undergraduate and graduate students. From carrying on their parents’ dreams to finding their own, four students talked about why they’re excited to call CU Boulder their new home.

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Make it ‘STOP’: Does replying to spam texts from politicians really block them?

Sept. 30, 2024

Bridget Barrett, a College of Media, Communication and Information expert, offers advice on taking back your phone this election season.

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Data dump: Meta killed CrowdTangle. What does it mean for researchers, reporters?

Aug. 27, 2024

Without access to social media data, disinformation and hate speech may become easier to spread—and harder to detect.

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Incoming CMCI faculty bring new ideas on AI, identity, culture

Aug. 23, 2024

The College of Media, Communication and Information's incoming professors bring an interest in cutting-edge topics at a time when the media landscape is undergoing dramatic change.

Angel Mollel at the CMCI graduation recognition ceremony in spring 2024

Angel Mollel winsÌýregional Student Emmy Award

Aug. 13, 2024

When Angel Mollel enrolled in her capstone documentary class, she wanted to make a film she was proud of. She fulfilled the goal, with the added bonus of winning a regional Student Emmy Award.

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In ‘other’ news: Can coverage be balanced when it comes to race, gender?

Aug. 7, 2024

When Donald Trump got the headlines from a recent National Association of Black Journalists conference, it obscured the lost opportunity for reporters of color to share ideas on how to cover controversial newsmakers.

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No shot: Why we won’t pull the trigger on gun control

May 20, 2024

Following years of high-profile shootings, communications expert and researcher Chris Vargo expected to find rising public salience around gun control. He didn’t.

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