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Principles of Speech Program Debuts HU-Curated-and-Authored Textbook

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Principles of Speech Program Debuts HU-Curated-and-Authored Textbook

Kehbuma Langmia, Ph.D., Keynote Speaker at The Communication Educators Association Of Ghana Conference

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Kehbuma Langmia, Ph.D., Keynote Speaker at The Communication Educators Association Of Ghana Conference

Jennifer Thomas Nigeria World Press Freedom Week – April 27- May 4, 2019

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Jennifer Thomas Nigeria World Press Freedom Week – April 27- May 4, 2019

HU Alumna Adrienne Bolden Selected as Inaugural PRSSA VP of Diversity & Inclusion

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HU Alumna Adrienne Bolden Selected as Inaugural PRSSA VP of Diversity & Inclusion

Howard students are studying gentrification and seeking answers to minimize the harm

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Howard students are studying gentrification and seeking answers to minimize the harm

Jennifer Thomas Storms Africa’s Most Populous Country for Press Freedom in The Fake News Era of Trump

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Jennifer Thomas Storms Africa’s Most Populous Country for Press Freedom in The Fake News Era of Trump

Dr. Martine Elie Recipient of the Professional Achievement Award

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Dr. Martine Elie Recipient of the Professional Achievement Award

Los Angeles Times Names Shani Hilton Deputy Managing Editor – latimes.com

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Los Angeles Times Names Shani Hilton Deputy Managing Editor – latimes.com

Taraji Henson Moderates Howard v. Harvard “Best of Enemies” Debate

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Taraji Henson Moderates Howard v. Harvard “Best of Enemies” Debate

Howard Alumna Publishes Doctorate Research Examining Portrayals Of Black Women, Black Love In Hollywood Films

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Howard Alumna Publishes Doctorate Research Examining Portrayals Of Black Women, Black Love In Hollywood Films

Leelannee Malin, Ph.D. Becomes The First African American President Of The Women In Sports And Entertainment DC Chapter

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Leelannee Malin, Ph.D. Becomes The First African American President Of The Women In Sports And Entertainment DC Chapter

Fredericksburg-area producer gets red carpet treatment for her independent film

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Fredericksburg-area producer gets red carpet treatment for her independent film

Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes Inducted Into NAB Hall Of Fame.

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Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes Inducted Into NAB Hall Of Fame.

Hootsuite Certified! SLMC Students Pass the Test

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Hootsuite Certified! SLMC Students Pass the Test

Film Student Spotlighted In Starz Docuseries America To Me

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Film Student Spotlighted In Starz Docuseries America To Me

October 4: The 8th Annual CHSOC Social Media Technology Conference

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October 4: The 8th Annual CHSOC Social Media Technology Conference

Dr. Silvia Martinez on WUSA9 at 9

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Dr. Silvia Martinez on WUSA9 at 9

Dr. Rochelle Ford inducted into PR Week Hall of Fame

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Dr. Rochelle Ford inducted into PR Week Hall of Fame

3rd Generation Howardite, Michelle Miller, Named Host Of CBS This Morning, Talks Finding Her Identity At Howard

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3rd Generation Howardite, Michelle Miller, Named Host Of CBS This Morning, Talks Finding Her Identity At Howard

Ajani Amiri Thomas Named DC’s Filmmaker of the Month

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Ajani Amiri Thomas Named DC’s Filmmaker of the Month

SLMC Now Offers Intro Course in Health Communication

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SLMC Now Offers Intro Course in Health Communication

CHSOC, The Aspen Institute And The ICA To Provide Books To African University

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CHSOC, The Aspen Institute And The ICA To Provide Books To African University

Dean Lawson-Borders Elected ASJMC Vice President

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Dean Lawson-Borders Elected ASJMC Vice President

Org Comm Student Receives Prestigious FLAS Fellowship for Study in Senegal

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Org Comm Student Receives Prestigious FLAS Fellowship for Study in Senegal

Wright Interviewed by HU President on WHUR

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Wright Interviewed by HU President on WHUR

Howard Debate Wins 2018 National HBCU Championship in Parliamentary Debate

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Howard Debate Wins 2018 National HBCU Championship in Parliamentary Debate

SLMC Celebrates CapComm Lab Week: Jan 22-26

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SLMC Celebrates CapComm Lab Week: Jan 22-26

Tyree Featured on Associated Press’ Coverage of Online Game Hair Nah!

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Tyree Featured on Associated Press’ Coverage of Online Game Hair Nah!

Dr. Jenkins, Sun and CHSOC Student Panel Promote Howard at Jack and Jill Seminar

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Dr. Jenkins, Sun and CHSOC Student Panel Promote Howard at Jack and Jill Seminar

Langmia Receives Prestigious Toyin Falola Book Award

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Langmia Receives Prestigious Toyin Falola Book Award

SLMC Alums Johnson, Hill Named Top 25 African American PR Millennials to Watch

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SLMC Alums Johnson, Hill Named Top 25 African American PR Millennials to Watch

Student Eatman Wins Press Release Challenge

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Student Eatman Wins Press Release Challenge

PR Majors Davis, Kamara Recipients of Prestigious Ofield Dukes Scholarship

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PR Majors Davis, Kamara Recipients of Prestigious Ofield Dukes Scholarship

Howard Prevails in ‘Great Debate’ v. Harvard

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Howard Prevails in ‘Great Debate’ v. Harvard

CHSOC Annual Job & Internship Fair in Communications

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CHSOC Annual Job & Internship Fair in Communications

Moriah Denton Heading to PCA/ACA in March 2018

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Moriah Denton Heading to PCA/ACA in March 2018

Tyree Presents Work at HU Research Day on Capitol Hill

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Tyree Presents Work at HU Research Day on Capitol Hill

Langmia Named Keynote for Maryland Communication Association Conference

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Langmia Named Keynote for Maryland Communication Association Conference

Highlights from #SMTCW2017 in Photos

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Highlights from #SMTCW2017 in Photos

Onwumechili’s International Approach to Sport Communication

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Onwumechili’s International Approach to Sport Communication

HU PRSSA’s Boddie, Waller Receive Grants for National Conference

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HU PRSSA’s Boddie, Waller Receive Grants for National Conference

Dr. Langmia of SLMC Joins Middle States Evaluation Team

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Dr. Langmia of SLMC Joins Middle States Evaluation Team

Dr. Indira Somani’s documentary, Life on the Ganges, wins Best Short Documentary at the Cannes Short Film Festival

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Dr. Indira Somani’s documentary, Life on the Ganges, wins Best Short Documentary at the Cannes Short Film Festival

SLMC’s Malin Speaking at Collecting Change, Newseum

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SLMC’s Malin Speaking at Collecting Change, Newseum

WHBC Gets New, State Of The Art Studio

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WHBC Gets New, State Of The Art Studio

AT&T Seeks Black Filmmakers for 2018 Tribeca Film Festival

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AT&T Seeks Black Filmmakers for 2018 Tribeca Film Festival

SLMC’s Jenkins to Speak at Upcoming TEDxHowardUniversity

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SLMC’s Jenkins to Speak at Upcoming TEDxHowardUniversity

October 5-6: The 7th Annual CHSOC Social Media Technology Conference

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October 5-6: The 7th Annual CHSOC Social Media Technology Conference

Sakita Holley Recognized in PR Week’s 40 Under 40 2017

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Sakita Holley Recognized in PR Week’s 40 Under 40 2017

Branden Hampton awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the July 2017 DC March on Washington Film Festival

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Branden Hampton awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the July 2017 DC March on Washington Film Festival

Hans Charles, Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program

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Hans Charles, Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program

Jeredon O’Conner, CHSOC Class of 2015 selected as an ADCOLOR FUTURE for 2017

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Jeredon O’Conner, CHSOC Class of 2015 selected as an ADCOLOR FUTURE for 2017

Mr. Alfred Liggins, III, CEO of Radio One, Keynote Speaker at CHSOC Recognition Ceremony

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Mr. Alfred Liggins, III, CEO of Radio One, Keynote Speaker at CHSOC Recognition Ceremony

Film alum win $1m in Tribeca pitch contest for ‘Nigerian Prince’ short

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Film alum win $1m in Tribeca pitch contest for ‘Nigerian Prince’ short

Oscars: ‘Arrival’s’ Bradford Young Gets Historic Cinematography Nomination

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Oscars: ‘Arrival’s’ Bradford Young Gets Historic Cinematography Nomination

Cinematographer Roundtable: Film vs. Digital, Working With Scorsese and Which Phone Takes the Best Pictures

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Cinematographer Roundtable: Film vs. Digital, Working With Scorsese and Which Phone Takes the Best Pictures

Hot and Cold: Exploring the Cinematography of ‘Arrival’ DP Bradford Young

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Hot and Cold: Exploring the Cinematography of ‘Arrival’ DP Bradford Young

Dr. Wright-Harp presented the Certificate for Special Contributions in Higher Education by ASHA

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Dr. Wright-Harp presented the Certificate for Special Contributions in Higher Education by ASHA

NewsVision Dec 2016 Newscast

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NewsVision Dec 2016 Newscast

Filmmaker Julie Dash featured in New York Times

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Filmmaker Julie Dash featured in New York Times

Han Solo Movie Hires Selma/Arrival Cinematographer Bradford Young

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Han Solo Movie Hires Selma/Arrival Cinematographer Bradford Young

Cathy Hughes School of Communications Naming Ceremony (Watch Live)

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Cathy Hughes School of Communications Naming Ceremony (Watch Live)

Howard University Alumna Erin Winters Is “Live With Kelly” Finalist

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Howard University Alumna Erin Winters Is “Live With Kelly” Finalist

HOWARD ANNOUNCES THE CATHY HUGHES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS

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HOWARD ANNOUNCES THE CATHY HUGHES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS

Cathy Hughes on NPR’s “How I Built This”

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Cathy Hughes on NPR’s “How I Built This”

Strengthen Your Social Media Game Oct. 6-7

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Strengthen Your Social Media Game Oct. 6-7

Sharing Ideas from Howard University to Cinema Asmara!

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Sharing Ideas from Howard University to Cinema Asmara!

Howard Students to provide diverse coverage of Republication National Convention

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Howard Students to provide diverse coverage of Republication National Convention

Professor Jami Ramberan recognized as OCTFME filmmaker of the month

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Professor Jami Ramberan recognized as OCTFME filmmaker of the month

Howard University rower says he’s lost his sight, but not his vision

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Howard University rower says he’s lost his sight, but not his vision

President Obama singles out SOC’s Cierra Jefferson in his commencement address

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President Obama singles out SOC’s Cierra Jefferson in his commencement address

 

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Media, Journalism and Film

 

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Media, Journalism and Film

 

Communication, Culture and Media Studies

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Strategic, Legal and Management Communication

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The SLMC Department prepares students for careers and advanced study in communication...

ACEJMC DATA

762

COMC, JOUR, RTVF, SLMC, MJFC Enrollment
Fall 2018

761

COMC, JOUR, RTVF, SLMC, MJFC Enrollment
Fall 2017

803

COMC, JOUR, RTVF, SLMC, MJFC Enrollment
Fall 2016

879

COMC, JOUR, RTVF, SLMC, MJFC Enrollment
Fall 2015

979

COMC, JOUR, RTVF Enrollment
Fall 2014

199

2018-19 Graduation Data

190

2017-18 Graduation Data

217

2016-17 Graduation Data

207

2015-2016 Graduation Data

312

2014-2015 Graduation Data

69.0%

Fall 2018 1-yr Retention Rate

93.6%

Fall 2017 1-yr Retention Rate

84.7%

Fall 2016 1-yr Retention Rate

87.1%

Fall 2015 1-yr Retention Rate

Data tables
*The school’s reorganization took effect in Fall 2013. Public Relations and Advertising became part of SLMC, and JOUR and RTVF merged to become MJFC

100%

On-Time Program Completion Rates 2017-2018

100%

On-Time Program Completion Rates 2016-2017

100%

On-Time Program Completion Rates 2015-2016

100%

3 Year Average

91%

Praxis Examination Pass Rates 2017-2018

91%

Praxis Examination Pass Rates 2016-2017

77%

Praxis Examination Pass Rates 2015-2016

86%

3 Year Average

100%

Employment Rates of Graduates 2017-2018

100%

Employment Rates of Graduates 2016-2017

100%

Employment Rates of Graduates 2015-2016

100%

3 Year Average