College of Fine Arts and Communication 2023 Report

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES In Communication Studies, we examine the creation, expression, exchange, and meaning of messages in personal, professional, and public life. Our undergraduate and graduate degree programs equip students for success in the areas of Persuasion, Advocacy, and Civic Engagement; Professional and Organizational Advancement; Relationship Management and Well-being; and Teacher Certification. We also offer three interdisciplinary minors: Leadership, Political Communication, and Health Communication. RECENT ALUMNI: (See also Distinguished Alumni) • Ron Alves Sr. Capabilities Ingratiation Manager for Strategic and Missile Defense, Lockheed Martin • Erin Broadhurts Executive Story Editor, NCIS: Los Angeles • Nick Driver Research Lead, BCW Global • Maria Garret Principal Owner, MG Leadership • Cody Gould Owner, Cody Gould Coaching & Consulting • Jeff Hahn Principal, Hahn Public Communications (Austin) • Dr. Virginia McDermott Dean, High Point University • Brian Miller Director, United for Business Marketing • Brian Robinson Senior Vice President, Watermark • Vanessa Salazar Talent Development Manager, The Container Store • Shannon Tefertiller Corporate Trainer, DHI Mortgage • Shawn Turner former White House Deputy Press Secretary: Professor of National Security Communication, Michigan State University • Seth Weiss Software Engineer, YETI RECENT GUEST SPEAKERS: • Justin Garcia Amazon Webservices • Victoria Locke V P of Research, Istation • Susan Hazzard USA Track & Field • Maria Garrett MG Leadership • Dr. Heewon Kim Arizona State University • Dr. Shawna Malvini Redden Sacramento State University • Dr. Josh Barbour UT Austin • Dr. Kirstie McAllum Université de Montréal • Joe Hamlin Cleveland Browns • Nina Vaca CEO and Chairman Pinnacle Group SUSAN HAZZARD Managing Director of Communications 40 College Report 2023