Recent News
CSU Student Research Competition
Nov 5, 2018
The 33rd Annual CSU Student Research Competition will be held April 26-27 at CSU Fullerton.
COMS Alumnus Hosts Health Insurance Event at Cal Poly
Nov 3, 2018
Communication Studies Alumnus, Max Reichardt, is promoting enrollment in health insurance through Covered California. Cal Poly students are invited to attend an upcoming enrollment event.
Mentorship & Research Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
Nov 2, 2018
The Communication Studies Department highlights two new programs that provide mentorship opportunities for underrepresented students.
Guest Speaker Dr. Stephanie Jenkins presents: Living the "Unlivable Life": Good and Bad Days with “Suicide Pain”
Oct 4, 2018
Living the "Unlivable Life": Good and Bad Days with "Suicide Pain"
Friday, October 5, 2018, 1:10 pm
38-204 (Math & Science Building)
COMS Student News
May 11, 2018
Rachael Katz was accepted to graduate school at Northwestern, where she will pursue a Ph.D. in communication.
Ayda Tahmasbi’s senior project was accepted for presentation at the Western States Communication Association Undergraduate Scholars Research Conference in Santa Clara.
Communication Studies Junior Emily Bernstein Won McCall Award for Best Undergraduate Research Paper
May 11, 2018
COMS Faculty and Students in the News
Oct 11, 2017
Learn more about the COMS faculty and students and what they have been up to this year!
American Association of University Professors
Aug 18, 2017
The events in Charlottesville last weekend prompted the following response from the American Association of University Professors, which we post here as a statement of grave concern by those in the academy.
Communication Studies Student Club
Jun 6, 2017
COMS Faculty in the News
May 25, 2017
Senior Banquet 2017
The Senior Banquet was held at the San Luis Country Club on May 19. Camille Lethcoe won the department Outstanding Senior Award. Annie Welden won the department Outstanding Academic Achievement award. Camille and Annie were the co-recipients of the department Outstanding Service award. The students selected Dr. Lauren Kolodziejski as the Outstanding Teacher in Major Classes. A faculty committee selected Dr. Vincent Meserko and Dr. Jodie Steele as the Outstanding Teachers in General Education Classes. Dr. B. Christine Shea, who is retiring after more than 30 years of service at Cal Poly, was recognized as was Dr. Cassandra Carlson, who is leaving Cal Poly for a new position at Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina.