On April 5, the College of Communication and Information (CCI) Research and Creative Activities Committee hosted its third annual CCI Research and Creative Activities Day for faculty, staff, and doctoral students. The theme this year was “Partnerships & Innovation.” CCI Alumnus and former Assistant Director of the Office of Research Development Mike Mitchell facilitated the …
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News from the CCI School Communication
CCI Hosts Research Day for Students, Faculty, and Staff
School of Communication Students Present at the Moore Agency
Earlier this semester, the School of Communication’s class Advanced Writing and Branding: Taylor’s Version had the opportunity to visit the Moore Agency to present to a panel of professional judges. The class, COM 3930, serves as this semester’s Special Topics in Communication course and explores branding and storytelling through the lens of Taylor Swift’s career. …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Recognizes Faculty and Students at 2024 Honors and Awards Ceremony
On April 12, 2024, the College of Communication and Information hosted its annual Honors and Awards Ceremony and celebration to recognize outstanding faculty and students that excel in leadership and academia, along with dedication to bettering the College. See the full event photo album here. CCI would like to extend a huge congratulations to all …
CONTINUE READINGNavigating Work-Life Balance and Stress: Insights from Mr. Khan-Hohensee & Dr. Bailey
Jason Khan-Hohensee, Assistant Director of the School of Communication, equips students with the tools necessary for professional success through his course, “Careers in Communication.”
CONTINUE READINGCCI Alumnus Dr. Michael Cornett Retires After Teaching 50 Years
After a 50-year career as a professor, Dr. Michael Cornett has recently retired. He obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. from the College of Communication in 1969. In high school, Cornett was drawn to law, particularly because he was an avid debater and the courtroom excited him. During his undergraduate education at Ottawa University, he was …
CONTINUE READINGHow Sunah Lee’s Research Portfolio Reflects a Commitment to Social Justice
Sunah Lee, a doctoral candidate and graduate assistant at the School of Communication, is conducting research that has a profound impact on current social issues. Her research illuminates relevant facets of South Korean culture by examining feminist movements, media privatization and gender portrayal in the media.
CONTINUE READINGSCOM’s Dr. Rachel Bailey Awarded $20,000 CRC Grant
School of Communicaton associate professor Dr. Rachel Bailey recently received a $20,000 Summer Research Support award from the Council on Research and Creativity (CRC) for her project “Utilizing Competing Biological Motivations: Can We Decrease People’s Disgust Response to Lab Grown Meat?” This project will test if it’s possible to change consumer acceptance of lab grown …
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