Celebrating the Class of 2022!

CMCI's Graduation Recognition Ceremony will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, in the CU Events Center. Doors to the CU Events Center open at 8 a.m.

CMCI Forever Buffs from the classes of 2020 and 2021 were also invited to participate.

There will be a light reception (with pastries and fruit) immediately following the ceremony in the event tents on the Business Field.

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Happy Birthday, CU Journalism

Photo circa pre-1939. Norlin Library. Charles F. Snow Photographs Collection.

Let’s celebrate! One hundred years ago, the CU Board of Regents formed the Department of Journalism and created a four-year journalism degree program. This year, CMCI is excited to honor the exceptional work of our students, alumni, faculty and staff since 1922. Have a CU journalism story to share? to learn more about the anniversary and to share your story.

 

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