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School of Communication Studies alumna Maria Fazio accepted a full-time position, created specifically for her, as a Patient and Family Satisfaction Coordinator at Legacy Health Services after graduating with her master’s degree in health communication in May 2013.
Fazio, who…
Graduate students from the School of Communication Studies on Kent’s campus shared their graduate school experience with communication studies undergraduate students at …
Eight College of Communication and Information students led the class of 2017 through their Destination С»ÆƬÊÓƵ (DKS) experience as Flashguides this summer. Making up nearly 40 percent of the Flashguides, CCI students worked with peers in other colleges to bring 25 groups…
A paper co-authored by Suzy D’Enbeau, Ph.D., of the School of Communication Studies, has been recognized by the National Communication Association (NCA) as an outstanding article published in a communication journal.
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Ohio's Got Talent competition winner Marina Strah of Westlake is now a top three finalist for the Ryan Seacrest Cover Contest for her YouTube cover of Taylor Swift's "Shake it Off." Supporters can vote for her at RyanSeacrest.com. The online contest will announce the winner…
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Fifth Third Bank Vice President Louise Gissendaner will receive The Distinguished Alumni Award from С»ÆƬÊÓƵ School of Communication Studies at Homecoming. The award, which celebrates alumni who have made a significant contribution to the field of communication,…
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"When I let myself really think about it, I'm moved to tears," Katie Ramunni said about receiving the Outstanding Young Professional award presented by the School of Communication Studies. "It's definitely both a professional and personal highlight of my life."
Ramunni will…
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The School of Communication Studies welcomes Michael Beam, Ph.D., to its faculty as an assistant professor this fall.
Beam will teach Communication and Influence, Media Use and Effects and Communication Technology and Human Interaction at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ.
He received his bachelor’s…
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KENT, OH – The School of Communication Studies will recognize three alumni for their contributions to the field of communication and bestow the Dominic Infante Scholarship during its annual Homecoming Awards and Reception Friday, Oct. 17, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Kent Student…
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The School of Communications Studies introduced two new Public Relations and Marketing interns for the fall of 2014. Hillary Walker and Shannon French are seniors in Applied Communication Studies working towards Bachelor of Arts degrees from С»ÆƬÊÓƵ.