Dean's Blog, Cathy Hughes School of Communications, Howard University

An International Affair Virgil Parker We are proud of Virgil Parker , a journalism major and rising senior, who was named a fellow in the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program. He is one of 15 recipients selected for the highly competitive nationwide program. The Rangel Summer Enrichment Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by Howard University, supports extraordinary undergraduates  interested in pursuing a career in international  affairs, according to the release from the Office of the President. Read more here:  Rangel                                                                          2020 Crystal Award Winner!                                       A shout out to WHUR-FM radio  was recently named the National Association of Broadcasting's 2020 Crystal Award Winner!   Congratulations to Professor  Vicci Saunders , head of the WHUR Network,   and alum  Sean Plater , general manager. Film Accolades  Co

School of C Focused Lens MFA alum featured in industry magazine  We are pleased to see the May issue of American Cinematographer feature MFA alumnus and cinematographer  Bradford Young . The issue focuses on industry mentorship and inclusion. A Q&A with Young looks at the cinematographer's career path and the support he received.  See the magazine for more details. MFA alum lands in Martha Vineyard's film festival Adding another spotlight to her work in film, Chukwunonso "Nonso" Dureke , MFA alumna, thesis film Bride Price was accepted into the 2020 Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival. The film festival is a often a precursor to more great things to come. School of C MFA faculty are pleased to see an alum take a thesis film and move to higher levels. See the film trailer at: https://vimeo.com/326834536 National Spotlight Congratulations to alumna Leslie Foster for her new role on CBS Weekend News. Leslie is an awar