Communication, Media and Film

We’re thrilled to celebrate our graduate student, Anastasiia Gushchina, who has been recognized with a UCalgary Teaching Excellence Award for her outstanding work as a teaching assistant! This achievement highlights the dedication and creativity our graduate instructors bring to the classroom each day. Congratulations to Anastasiia and to all the award recipients who make learning extraordinary across the university! 👏🎉

This International Women’s Day, leaders in sport, journalism, culture and community, Deanna Zumwalt, BComm’93; Rosa Marchitelli, BA’95; Jennifer Thompson, MBA’18; and Anila Umar, BSc’06, share their perspectives on momentum, voice and the work still ahead.

A message from Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Sandra Davidson

Now part of the CBC broadcast team for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, Anastasia Bucsis, BA’17, reflects on life after Sochi and how LGBTQ2S+ inclusion in sport continues to evolve.

Storyteller, poet and alum Miranda Krogstad, BA'16, reflects on writing, mentorship and mental well-being, and how returning to the page can help when life feels heavy.

From math lessons to tough talks about gender and identity, educators are finding that today’s music, movies and memes can open the door to meaningful conversations