Xavier University's Digital Innovation Film and Television Program

09/02/2026

DIFT Alumni Victoria Page Jordan is an incredible example of how exploring new opportunities can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be. Xavier’s 48-hour film challenges helped her discover her passion for editing and set her on a path toward the film and television industry.

“That’s when I realized I wanted to pursue a career as an editor.”

“I discovered editing at Xavier. It allowed me to grow in an environment where help was available to me.”

After graduating in 2010, Victoria moved to Los Angeles to pursue post-production and gain hands-on experience in the industry. Today, she serves as Senior Manager of Post-Production at Paramount Pictures, working across film and television. As an alum she’s been a great mentor some of the DIFT students.

From late nights in Xavier’s film challenges to leading post-production at Paramount, Victoria’s journey is a reminder to explore new opportunities, find what you love, and see where it takes you.

We’re so proud to call Victoria a Xavier DIFT alum! 🎬💙

08/31/2026

A Journey to Success!

The Big Easy native never intended to leave Louisiana for Ohio. Nor could Victoria Page Jordan envision that she would eventually make her way to Los Angeles as a senior manager for Paramount Pictures. “I was a senior at Ursuline Academy in uptown New Orleans, when Hurricane Katrina happened,” s...

08/15/2026

Welcome our new DIFT freshman, the Class of 2030! We can't wait to see what they create!

08/14/2026

Welcome DIFT Class of 2030!!! So happy you are here!

08/06/2026

Xavier DIFT Alumn Tara Jabour is an intelligent journalist that is career focused and a fearless individual that exemplifies the program. Tara originally from a town south of Cleveland came to Xavier as a Biology major that after two year though the advice of Blis DeVault pivoted to Communications. This can-do kind of woman quickly flourished in the program and was known as a fearless and hard worker. Between her studies abroad in Rome, Italy and her work with Local 12 Tara worked hard to achieve her dreams. Despite switching majors Tara graduated with a PR and DIFT double major and once graduating grew at Local 12 for two years. Tara’s reporting journey has only gone up from there! She then moved to WTOV9, then WCIV-TV in Charleston and what turned out to be a career-defining moment: the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, WBNS-TV, and now is nonstop at FOX 5 Atlanta telling stories with character. So proud to see Tara succeed and can’t wait to see what is next!

“Keep working.  But trust your gut.  Take a chance.  And then take advantage of those opportunities.”

08/04/2026

Tara Makes a DIFTerence in Atlanta.

This Wooster Ohio native has a gift for connecting with people, a necessary quality for any young journalist. Described by friends and co-workers as warm and caring, Tara Jabour is also career focused.Growing up in a small town an hour south of Cleveland, life was close-knit in all the ways that mat...

07/31/2026

Our following DIFT students continue to make us incredibly proud and have been nominated for Student Production awards by the Ohio Valley Emmy’s! Talented students making impactful work! 🏆

Editor Category
“On Call”, George Puthoff

Audio/Sound Category
“Tom’s Big Day” – Dylan Grinko and Luke Yokley
“On Call” – George Puthoff

Fiction Short Category
“Butterfly Effect” – Maitté Delgado and Shantel Lowery

Commercial Public Service Announcement Category
“May We Help?” – Mia Bella Miller

07/30/2026

Xavier’s DIFT Program Continues Excellence with 2026 Student Production Award nominations from the Ohio Valley Emmy’s.
The following Digital Innovation, Film and Television (DIFT) students have been nominated for Student Production awards by the Ohio Valley Emmy’s! Congratulations to the students on their 2026 Nominations!

Editor Catagory
“On Call”, George Puthoff

Audio/Sound Category
“Tom’s Big Day” – Dylan Grinko and Luke Yokley
“On Call” – George Puthoff

Fiction Short Category
“Butterfly Effect” – Maitté Delgado and Shantel Lowery

Commercial Public Service Announcement Category
“May We Help?” – Mia Bella Miller

07/23/2026

Everyone is officially invited to the Back-to-School Screening III event!! Come celebrate the work of DIFT students during AY2025-26. Check out the official poster and looking forward to seeing each of you there!

07/21/2026

DIFT Faculty member Kyle Howland has been promoted to Senior Teaching Professor. Kyle first joined the team in 2017 as an Adjunct, and then became Teaching Professor in 2019. This promotion is such a well-deserved recognition of all their hard work and passion. Scroll to see some photos from past classes!!