SJMC Celebrates December 2025 Master’s Graduates
December 17, 2025
Elizabeth Hayek
Photo Credit: Angie Vasquez
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication proudly recognizes its December 2025 master’s graduates from the Master of Arts in Digital Media Communication program.
Carly Taylor Earnest, Daniel C. Harrold, Elizaveta “Liza” A. Kalinina, Mabel Mba, Stephanie P. Valderrama, and Jean-Baptiste Gilles Bonvarlet each completed the program during the Fall 2025 semester. Their achievement marks the culmination of advanced academic and professional training focused on digital media, research, and strategic storytelling.
During the College of Fine Arts and Communication Master’s Hooding Ceremony, graduates received maroon and gold academic hoods trimmed in crimson, the designated color for recipients of a Master of Journalism and Mass Communication degree. The hooding signifies successful completion of graduate-level education and full membership in the academic community of scholars.
Graduate Final Works
Carly Taylor Earnest
Master of Arts | Mass Communication
Project Title: Al in Photography
Graduate Advisor | Mr. Gilbert Martinez
Daniel C. Harrold
Master of Arts Mass Communication
Project Title: The Brand Rocked
Graduate Advisor | Dr. Nandini Bhalla
Elizaveta "Liza" A. Kalinina
Master of Arts | Mass Communication
Thesis: From "We are Not Going to Invade Anyone" To "Why We Had To: A Comparative Framing Analysis of The Russia-Ukraine War Coverage by Russia's Vladimir Solovyou and Tucker Carlson
Graduate Advisor | Dr. Kelly Kaufhold
Mabel Mba
Master of Arts | Mass Communication
Project Title: Exploring Emerging Digital Technologies in U.S. Higher Education: A Website
Graduate Advisor | Dr. Prisca Ngondo
Stephanie P. Valderrama
Master of Arts Mass Communication
Project Title: Chopped, Screwed, and Rooted in Relationships: A Documentary of DJ Screw's Underground Legacy Through Yosso's Cultural Wealth Framework
Graduate Advisor | Dr. Judy Oskam
Jean-Baptiste Gilles Bonvarlet
Master of Arts Mass Communication
Project Title: Stock Vibe.ai Marketing Strategy
Graduate Advisor | Dr. Kristen Sussman
The M.A. in Digital Media Communication prepares students for leadership roles across media and communication fields through a combination of core coursework and electives. Students develop skills in research methods, digital media issues, and storytelling across platforms while tailoring their studies toward emerging technologies and professional interests.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication congratulates these graduates on this significant academic milestone and looks forward to the impact of their work as they advance in their careers.
