News: Department of Communication Studies

Carlos Flores stands in front of a bank of television screens
Arts and Culture |

How the gatekeepers in pop culture find exclusivity in their fandom.

A dry lake bed at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Research |

51ԹϺ researcher develops new method for categorizing climate change beliefs and shares tactics for communicating with deniers.

Chuck Todd, host of NBC's Meet the Press, moderates a discussion at the Bellagio in Las Vegas between former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and former Speaker of the House John Boehner.
Business and Community |

Inaugural symposium highlights need for collaboration across academia, business, and government to secure a prosperous American workforce.

Stands stand behind the police tape of a simulated crime scene
Campus News |

Urban Adventure class draws in multiple disciplines to create a uniquely detailed scenario for students.

Jim Stelk talks to three students during the Urban Adventure class.
Campus News |

Urban Adventure class draws on police, social workers, actors and more to make a complex scenario come to life for Urban Affairs students.

Kimberly Marano poses in front of trees on 51ԹϺ's campus.
People |

With her love of sports, she is taking her approach “behind the scenes” by helping students in the classroom and in their sports.

Collage of students
Research |

51ԹϺ’s Research & Creative Honors Program provides undergraduates with unique opportunities that prepare them for graduate studies.

exterior of 51ԹϺ Greenspun Building
Campus News |

Applications now open for all 51ԹϺ graduate students; internships begin in June and focus on the integration of policymaking, finance, effective communication.

Greenspun Building
Business and Community |

City resilience framework will focus on health and wellness, economy and society, infrastructure and environment, and leadership and strategy.

cell phone with social apps
People |

To unfriend, to unfollow, or to keep in touch? Communication studies professor Natalie Pennington helps answer questions about the human connection to social media.

portrait of woman and poster for White Helmets movie
People |

Movie awards season keeps 51ԹϺ alum and Netflix employee Kelli Hill on the move.

U.N.L.V. students holding large check
Business and Community |

Inaugural hackathon offered 51ԹϺ students unique opportunity to generate innovative commercial products; winner announced during CES 2019 in Las Vegas.