Communication Studies

Serving as the Chair of the May 4 Task Force has been something communication studies major Avery Hall, ’23, describes as one of the most impactful and rewarding experiences she’s had at Kent State University.   “May 4, 1970, is a living legacy at Kent State with relevant implications for students today. Continuing the legacy ...

Turmoil from recent wars and tragedies causes millions to be displaced every year. This year is no exception with the intensifying conflict in Ukraine, forcing millions of refugees to find safety elsewhere. Not only do these refugees need shelter, but they also need education and the opportunity to have new life experiences in different co...

Scrolling through Instagram led Kent State alumnus Liam Reis, '18, to the opportunity of a lifetime: serving as a Youth Ambassador for the USA Pavilion at World Expo in Dubai from Jan. 7 until April 2, 2022.   Reis felt drawn to this amazing opportunity after seeing the Instagram ad — a photo of the USA Pavilion in which ...

In a recent Communication Studies course, international students shared insight about what it is like to adapt to American culture as they pursue their degrees.  The course, Intercultural Communication, examines the theory and application of communication behavior between different cultures and national systems. Assistant Professor...

“My communications degree gave me the ability to think critically and look at issues from multiple perspectives. It also instilled in me a natural curiosity and those are all skills needed to write, publish, and market a book." Christine Rich | Communication Studies | Class of 2002 Kent State University alumna Christine Rich, ’02, ...

“The beauty of having a Communication Studies degree is that you are an expert at communicating, so you can talk, understand, and listen. All of my professors did this so well which really made a huge impact on my life.” Paul Starr | Communication Studies | Class of 2002 Communication Studies alumnus Paul Starr’s car...

Terrorism can be a heavy subject for many to digest, but for Associate Professor Stephanie Danes Smith and School of Communication Studies Director Paul Haridakis, it is a teaching opportunity. For years, Smith and Haridakis have been analyzing how different communication tactics ...

The CCI course Media and Movements explores social movements of our time through storytelling, strategy and advocacy. In this semester’s seminar, themed “Building a Better World,” students were required to select a specific human rights or human dignity issue that impacts their Kent State peers and then reimagine a better future based on p...

In the Communication Studies course, “Media, Food & Foodways,” Assistant Professor Teddy Workneh, Ph.D., asked his students to dig deep into their family’s history to understand the ways in which food has shaped inter-generational relationships and values. Senior Communication Studies major Bristyn Nadeau reflected on the multi-gene...

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month (November), we are shining a spotlight on the students, alumni and faculty within the College who are making a difference in Native American communities by advocating for change and elevating diverse voices.  If you would like to be considered as a feature-ee for a future herita...