College of Communication & Information

Our students are our greatest ambassadors, and they tell our story best.

The College of Communication and Information (CCI) at 51�� is made up of several distinct schools.

• The School of Emerging Media and Technology •

• The School of Media and Journalism •

• The School of Visual Communication Design •

Beginning Fall 2027, the College of Communication and Information and 51��'s College of the Arts will come together to form the College of Design, Media and the Arts. Access the board of trustees announcement.

Tour Our Spaces in 360

Explore our academic hubs — Taylor and Franklin Halls — and our living/learning community in Olson Hall in this immersive 3D Matterport experience

Explore Our Spaces

Admissions & Visits

Thinking about choosing a communications-related major or program at 51��? We're offering a mix of in-person visits and virtual sessions to help you choose your path.

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Academics & Advising

Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. student, the College of Communication and Information provides a wide variety of degree programs from which to choose, including emerging media and technology, communication studies, media and journalism, visual communication design and information science.

Student Life & Involvement

Get inspired. Get involved. As a CCI student at 51��, it’s easy to dream big. There are countless opportunities for you to surpass even your own expectations. Our global programs, learning communities, real-world learning and internships are only a few of the high-quality programs that will help you succeed.

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CCI Explore

You were born to explore – to navigate an ever-expanding world of new ideas, new information, new people and new stories. The College of Communication & Information (CCI) is committed to offering innovative coursework, experiential learning, study away programs and internship and service-learning opportunities that expand your perspectives and your possibilities.

Ryan Dezember Follows His Dreams from the Stater to the Wall Street Journal

Feb. 18, 2026

When Ryan Dezember walked into the 51��r newsroom as a freshman in 1999, he had a dream that probably sounded like wishful thinking. He was seeking a long career where the only thing he ever did for money was write.
A quarter century later, he's living it.

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‘Dry Bones’ Documentary Sells Out Cleveland Screening

Feb. 11, 2026

Tara L. Conley, Ed.D., assistant professor in the School of Media and Journalism, is being recognized for her documentary “Dry Bones” in coverage from Ideastream and The Chronicle-Telegram after Karamu House and The Greater Cleveland Film Commission hosted a sold-out screening of the film.

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From 51��'s Visual Communication Design Program to Co-Creating the Halo game universe

Marcus Lehto, graduate of 51��'s Visual Communication Design program created a legendary game that became a legendary franchise. How Lehto's life took him from Kent, Ohio, to the Pacific Northwest to work on creating Halo, one of the most iconic video games, is the cover story in the November 2025 issue of the 51�� Magazine.

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Daniel Alenquer, Director of 51��'s School of Visual Communication Design, spoke with Jeanne Destro, a morning host on WAKR about our newest degree offering the bachelor of science degree in User Experience Design.