In late February, students from the College traveled to Tampa, Florida, to meet with three major companies: Reliaquest, Citibank, and Raymond James. They also attended Synapse Summit to connect with Florida innovators. During these networking trips, students meet recruiters and experience each company’s culture. Students also connect with College of Communication and Information (CCI) alumni …
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Navigating 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 Students Judge Middle and High School Students at TSA State Competition
Earlier this semester, 11 College of Communication and Information students traveled to Orlando to serve as judges for the Florida Technology Student Association’s State Competition. The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization that promotes technological literacy, leadership, and problem-solving for over 250,000 middle and high school students. At the State Competiti on, students …
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 …
CONTINUE READINGUndergraduate SCOM Student Presents Research at International Conference
Written by Elizabeth Schutte Alyssa Croft, an undergraduate student in the School of Communication, recently presented research that she has been undertaking with Dr. Patrick Merle, Associate Professor and School Director, and Dr. Nicole Lee, Associate Professor at Arizona State University, at the International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC). Croft said that, despite her initial …
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