NEWS
Read below for the most up-to-date news from the Creative Media Industries Institute. The Institute sends out three monthly email updates - a CMII progress update, a curated set of links about Atlanta's creative scene and a monthly summary of the latest research on creativity and the creative media industries.
Recent News
Crusader By Another Name
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and professor of practice Douglas Blackmon’s work puts heart-breaking wrongs in their place — right in front of our eyes.read more ❯
The Persistence of the Past
Renowned investigative journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and professor of practice Douglas Blackmon leads Georgia State students to examine some of American history’s most difficult chapters and bring to life the stories of the people who suffered through them. read more ❯
Georgia State Varsity Esports Hosts Virtual Spring Semiannual PantherLAN Tournament
Georgia State University’s varsity esports program will hold its spring semiannual PantherLAN Tournament virtually April 10-11, with competition open to students from Georgia State and other colleges and universities.read more ❯
Game On
Junior Brayden Henrichsen is helping Georgia State’s esports program continue its streak of excellence as coach of the SMITE team.read more ❯
Georgia State’s CMII, Software Developer Reallusion Partner To Create Center To Further Innovation In Animation
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University has partnered with software developer Reallusion to establish real-time animation and motion-capture lab software for students and studios.read more ❯
Georgia State Professor Recognized As Trailblazer In Entertainment Industry
Candice Alger, a professor of practice at the Creative Media Industries Institute, has been honored as the Woman of the Year in Arts by the organization Women in Technology.read more ❯
Georgia State Police Chief Talks Candidly with Student Activists in “Crucial Conversations”
Georgia State’s Rialto Center for the Arts, GSUTV, the Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) and the Narrating Justice Project have introduced “Crucial Conversations,” a statewide TV series of civil, nonpartisan discussions addressing racial equity and reconciliation.read more ❯
Georgia State's Fall PantherLAN Esports Tournament Held Virtually on Twitch, Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Georgia State University’s varsity esports team will host the fall PantherLAN Esports Tournament virtually via Twitch. read more ❯
Class of 2024 Presidential Scholar Finds Inspiration in Retro Media
Varun Joshi often looks to the past for the inspiration that will shape his future.read more ❯
Georgia State University Creates New Degree Programs in Game Design, Game Development
Georgia's gaming and digital entertainment industry is projected to generate up to 12,000 jobs this year, with an estimated economic impact of $550 million.read more ❯
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