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Our faculty, students and alumni are actively engaged researchers and artists. You can learn more about our awards, publications and initiatives in "Perspectives," the department's newsletter, and "The Weekly CAHSS," the faculty and student newsletters on behalf of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Student Spotlights

Alyssa Avila
From her first year, Avila immersed herself in campus journalism at The Denver Clarion, DU's student newspaper. Her rise from contributing writer to editor to editor-in-chief reflects the rapid growth that the journalism studies program in MFJS fosters. "Being involved in student media has taught me how to lead a newsroom, collaborate and produce impactful journalism," Avila said. Beyond technical skills, she has found satisfaction in developing her fellow writers and seeing storytelling spark change within the campus community.

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Rainforests, Film, and a Fresh Perspective: DU Students Reflect on Their Time in Costa Rica

MFJS professor and eight students from DU traveled to Costa Rica and returned with a new mindset.

July 21, 2026

Behind the Camera, Beyond the Bars: The Power of Video Storytelling in Colorado Prisons

MFJS professors co-taught a video storytelling course for incarcerated individuals, helping to express the profound importance of the arts, inside and outside of prison.

June 5, 2026

MFJS Department Honors Outstanding Graduate Students

Two graduate students from the University of Denver's Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies (MFJS) have been chosen to receive the Mendelsohn Award for their academic achievements.