• February 12, 2025

    February 12, 2025

    Each semester, the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology hires students to act as social media ambassadors for each of our three schools (Communication, Contemporary Arts, and Interactive Arts & Technology). These students get the opportunity to stretch their creative wings while collaborating to create engaging videos for their school’s social media channels like TikTok and Instagram.

  • November 06, 2024

    November 06, 2024

    For Renying (Renee) Chen, pursuing a Master of Digital Media (MDM) at Centre for Digital Media (CDM) was a transformative step in her career. It allowed her to explore new paths in digital media, eventually propelling her to a successful role as a Senior Product Designer working at the intersection of AI and B2B solutions.

  • February 11, 2025

    February 11, 2025

    School of Communication alumnus Emma Jean is no stranger to a busy schedule. Beginning her academic career at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in 2019 as a Communication undergrad, Emma completed several co-op terms (including the prestigious Peter Gzowski Internship at the CBC), wrote for The Peak, and co-hosted the third season of FCAT’s After School podcast, all while managing to complete a Political Science minor along the way.

  • February 11, 2025

    February 11, 2025

    A new book from SFU Publishing Director Hannah McGregor explores the classic 90s film Jurassic Park and how its female dinosaurs embody what it means to be angry, monstrous, and free.

  • October 02, 2024

    October 02, 2024

    Marshall McCann, Master of Digital Media (MDM) alumnus, is the IP and Creative Development Manager at Dusk Wave Arts, overseeing the narrative development of video games and comics. With a background in film, political science, and advertising, Marshall has honed his ability to collaborate with creative teams and ensure the consistency of high-quality narratives. We sat down with Marshall to learn more about his career and how the MDM influenced his journey.

  • February 11, 2025

    February 11, 2025

    Simon Fraser University (SFU) School of Communication professors Daniel Ahadi and Ahmed Al-Rawi recently published The Handbook of Ethnic Media in Canada, a volume that generates insights into the dynamics of ethnic media in the digital age. The work was co-edited by Sherry Yu, an SFU PhD alumnus and now an associate professor at the University of Toronto.

  • September 04, 2024

    September 04, 2024

    Master of Digital Media (MDM) alumnus launches Neesh, an app aimed at creating a secure and affirming digital space for LGBTQ2S+ individuals in Canada. Neesh is a platform designed to empower the LGBTQ2S+ community by creating a secure and affirming digital space—with the goal of alleviating anxieties about acceptance and fostering a sense of belonging through peer support and shared real-life experiences.