News: Department of Communication Studies

Lori Ciccone, the executive director of the office of sponsored programs, poses in her office.
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Event planning led this alumna to managing sponsored programs at her alma mater.

woman presenting at podium
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Communication Studies Professor Jennifer Guthrie provides strategies on how to resolve problems in the workplace.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
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Authors explore social justice efforts springing from art, techniques for helping students accept new knowledge that may threaten long-held beliefs, and more.

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A new book on NBC’s Parks and Recreation sheds light on how feminist ideologies and humor within the TV show helped challenge our thinking.

Two students practice swordfighting
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From magic and witchcraft to building robots using Legos, these wild courses can put swordfighters in training and future presidents ready to deal with environmental catastrophe.

Sage Sammons
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Communication Studies grad Sage Sammons is helping to spread the word of an improbable Stanley Cup finalist as the Vegas Golden Knights' director of communications.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students in caps and gowns celebrating commencement
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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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Pechous got involved in several student organizations, was Lee Business School Ambassador, joined the Honors College, and became a new student orientation leader. Next up: Law school.

Portrait Hannah Patenaude
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Nevada undergraduate research journal offers 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students the opportunity to promote their research and boost their resumes.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ debate team members
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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s young debate team is ranked fifth in the nation and poised to make a deep run in March’s National Debate Tournament.

Wesley Hirni and Chuck Akin in their studio.
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When The Killers wanted to film a video in their hometown this year, they called 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ grads Chuck Akin and Wes Hirni to guide their way.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ grad cap
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Five 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduates will be recognized by President Len Jessup during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.