The School of Communication, Film, and Media Studies (SCFMS) at the University of Cincinnati is a dynamic academic unit within the College of Arts and Sciences. SCFMS brings together diverse undergraduate and graduate programs, including Communication, Digital Media, Film Studies, Games and Animation, and Public Relations. Offering hands-on learning, internships, and research opportunities, the school emphasizes critical thinking, ethics, and social impact.
With award-winning faculty and a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, SCFMS prepares students for success in various media and communication fields. Explore our programs and connect with us to learn more.
September 10, 2025
Assistant Professor Kelly Merrill Jr. warns AI technology is far from ready to replace human therapists. Merrill, who studies the intersection of technology and health communication, was interviewed by Spectrum News to discuss safeguards over AI and health communications.
September 8, 2025
Nikita Minhas, a second-year student at the University of Cincinnati, did not expect that her time as a Health Sciences major and Chemistry minor would include research on the heyday of science-fiction pulp magazines. But when one of the University Honors Program’s signature research opportunities, UHP Discover, matched her with Dr. Gary Weissman’s ongoing project on the intertwined histories of science fiction and World War II, Minhas embarked on a summer of archival investigation.
September 4, 2025
UC’s College of Arts and Sciences is home to 12 research centers, which are moving forward study of machine learning and AI, environmental sciences, cyber strategy, urban policy, civility in public discourse, and more. Each center has impact on our local communities and beyond. But what if they joined forces to expand their impact—locally, regionally and beyond? The new A&S Action Collaborative is setting out to answer that question.