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  • A professor stands in front of a projection of his book in a conference room.
    A new book from a communication expert considers how stakeholder participation can address thorny problems, like housing access.
  • Aerial photo of the CU Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº campus early in the morning.
    CMDI is welcoming 14 new faculty with expertise in journalism, business, surveillance, technology and more.
  • buffalo with flatiorns
    Faculty and student research into topics like A.I. and community journalism were recognized at this year’s AEJMC conference in New Orleans.
  • Screenshots from YouTube showing a collection of stills of young Asian American women before and after their makeup transformations.
    Asian Americans of a decade ago used beauty to establish a counterculture. A research expert says today's Asian baby girl trend doesn't possess the same influence.
  • lanterns
    A PhD student’s extended reality project on Gaza has enjoyed worldwide showings. In the spring, he introduced a new VR feature that includes live storytelling and footage from the ruined city.
  • A man poses during a light snowstorm on campus.
    The transition from industry to PhD work was an adjustment for Henry Ugwu when he arrived at CMDI. Learning new perspectives helped him create novel research on trust.
  • Brook Vann posing next to artwork
    PhD candidate Brook Vann was one of six students to represent CMDI at a national teaching conference last fall. Their research and creative work blends sound with social justice, which makes them a stronger instructor.
  • The sun breaks through from behind a building in downtown Denver.
    More cities are studying ways to mitigate heat from intensely sunny days. One expert is more focused on the dangers posed by UV exposure.
  • A student presents to an audience in front of a projected graphic showing A.I.-generated people.
    More stations are experimenting with A.I. anchors, and a PhD student says the trend has finally reached the United States.
  • A professor prepares to interview a subject on camera in a conference room.
    A hard lesson from his days as a journalist has helped a CMDI professor tell moving stories through documentary.
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