MCM News

Rutgers University’s School of Communication and Information (SC&I) is proud to announce that its esteemed Master of Communication and Media (MCM) program will offer a fully online option beginning with the summer 2025 cohort. This expansion aligns with Rutgers’ ongoing commitment to accessibility, flexibility, and innovative learning for students nationwide and potentially worldwide.

Held at the Rutgers School of Communication and Information on March 15, 2025, the aim of the conference, the organizers, wrote, was to “drive more attunement as a means to return to an environment of civil, respectful, and dignified discourse to create much more productive connections” during the present time when “we are experiencing a world of division, extremism, acrimony, and an overall lack of civility and respect.”

The annual #COMMChella Music Festival, a highlight of the SC&I Communication Department’s annual #BECOMM campaign, was held at the Yard on College Avenue on April 2, 2025 under a fair sky.

Febo has also worked as a Group Therapy Intern at Medallion Care Behavioral Health; a Behavioral Therapist at Circle Care Services; a Research Assistant at Cognition and Learning Center Lab; and a Marketing Strategist at KXSH MEDIA LLC.

Awarded for their work as journalists and photographers, the winners credit SC&I for preparing them for success.

The convention’s theme, “Widening the Scope,” encourages scholars and educators to explore new perspectives and interdisciplinary connections within the communication field.

This year’s theme, “Contemporary Problems, Creative Solutions,” highlights the role of Communication Studies in addressing today’s complex challenges.

“The MCM program helped me build on the skills and passions I discovered as an undergraduate, deepening my understanding of communication and media,” said Dylan Russo. “It became the foundation for my growth, both personally and professionally.”

The Vicious Cycle, a Rutgers campaign launched and staffed by SC&I faculty, staff, and student peer educators at the SC&I Center for Communication and Health Issues (CHI), was created to help reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorders at the university and help connect Rutgers students to vital recovery resources and harm reduction strategies on campus.

“The expansion of our fully online specializations reflects our commitment to providing a high-quality, flexible, and accessible graduate education,” says Teaching Professor and MCM Program Director Richard Dool, D.Mgt. “Our program’s design ensures students can advance their education without sacrificing their personal or professional commitments.”