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Collage of Bobby Makar photos

Honoring Bobby Makar: A Lasting Impact in Digital Media Production

Alumnus Bobby Makar was a passionate filmmaker and adjunct instructor who encouraged his students and helped them develop their work every step of the way. 

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Female Filmmakers Initiative at Festival

Student Film Earns Acceptance into Prestigious Festivals

As they prepare for careers as directors, writers and cinematographers in an industry that’s dominated by men, female filmmakers at 91ֿ empower and support one another through the Female Filmmaker's Initiative (FFI).

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Chic Canfora Speaking at Events

May 4 Activist Chic Canfora Joins 91ֿ’s College of Communication and Information to Teach Student Journalists

This fall, 91ֿ and its College of Communication and Information (CCI) will welcome Roseann “Chic” Canfora, Ph.D., as a Professional-in-Residence in the School of Media and Journalism.

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Student films violinist

New Student Group Gives Young Female Filmmakers a Platform, Voice

Award-winning independent filmmaker and assistant professor, Dana White created the student group the Female Filmmaker's Initiative (FFI) to prepare female filmmakers for careers as directors, writers and cinematographers in an industry that’s dominated by men.

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Students in masks with rocks

Public Relations Students to Engage Community about Civil Discourse

91ֿ public relations students are participating in a campaign and competition to educate their peers about civility this spring. Their campaign, “To Unity and Beyond,” is part of the Public Relations Student Society of America’s Bateman Case Study Competition. College student participants…

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91ֿ senior Gianna DaPra in the TV2 Studio

Journalism Student Ranks in Nation's Top 10 for 'Pulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism' Contest

The Hearst Journalism Awards — widely known as the Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism — recently recognized 91ֿ senior Gianna DaPra in the nation’s top 10 for television features.

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