Communication & Theatre News
Asbury Theatre Presents The Tempest
Oct 15, 2024 — Find an escape from the tensions of today’s world with Asbury University’s production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, a captivatingly refreshing theatre experience.
MFA Alumni Produce New Film and Book
Sep 19, 2024 — MFA alumni Matthew Webb ’21 (Film & TV Production) and Chris Easterly ’22 (Screenwriting) continue to thrive in film and TV with a new movie and book.
Asbury Media Students Work at Paris 2024 Olympics
Aug 22, 2024 — This summer, more than 100 Asbury University students worked at the Paris 2024 Olympics, serving alongside faculty and alumni in various roles at the International Broadcast Centre, the Pierre Mauroy Stadium, the Golf National, and more.
“Mr. Manhattan” Premieres at The Kentucky Theatre with Celebrity Attendees
May 15, 2024 — Shot in Wilmore, central Kentucky, and New York, N.Y., in collaboration with Asbury University, “Mr. Manhattan” will premiere at The Kentucky Theatre on May 22, 2024, from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m.
Asbury Welcomes Award-Winning Screenwriter to Teach Media Writing Courses this Fall
May 14, 2024 — Seasoned film professional Andrea Gyertson ’95 Nasfell will teach both undergraduate and graduate-level courses beginning fall 2024 at Asbury University.
Asbury’s First M.A.C. Graduate Receives Admission to Ph.D. Program
May 2, 2024 — As the first graduate from Asbury’s M.A.C in Communication program that launched last fall, Sydney Scheller ’24 received admission to Texas Tech University’s Ph.D. in Media & Communication program.
Asbury Communication Professor Presents at CCCU Conference
Mar 27, 2024 — In March, Assistant Professor of Communication Dr. Kim Okesson presented a workshop at the Advancing Women in Leadership Conference with the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) hosted at Taylor University.
Asbury Communication Scholar Publishes Book Chapter
Feb 23, 2024 — Associate Professor of Communication Dr. Elizabeth Jones recently published a book chapter in Dr. Quentin Schultze’s book, Communicating for Life: Christian Stewardship in Community and Media (Updated and Expanded), released on January 30.
Asbury University Hosts Writer Rasool Berry for Juneteenth Documentary Events
Feb 19, 2024 — Asbury University’s Office of Intercultural Affairs & Spiritual Development will host Rasool Berry (writer of Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom) February 26-28 for a series of engaging events centered around faith, culture, and racial reconciliation.