Recent News
Guest Lecture by Dr. Scharp: How Communication Addresses Inequity & Marginalization
Apr 29, 2022
We are so excited to have Dr. Kristina Scharp (Associate Professor of Communication and Director of the Family Communication and Relationships Lab at the University of Washington) joining us on campus on Thursday, May 12th, 2022 from 4:10-5:00PM in ATL (Bldg. 7, Room 02).
Coms Students Share Research at SSRIC Symposium
Apr 29, 2022
The Communication Studies Department is enormously proud of our students who are presenting their original research at the 47th Annual CSU SSRIC Social Science Student Symposium (S4). The symposium is scheduled to be conducted in an online format via Zoom on May 5, 2022.
Coms Students Present at Cal Poly Research Competition
Mar 31, 2022
The Communication Studies Department is enormously proud of our students who presented their original research this past quarter at the Winter 2022 Cal Poly Student Research Competition on Friday, March 4.
Coms Students, Alumni, & Faculty Attend 92nd WSCA Convention
Feb 13, 2022
Communication Studies students, alumni, and faculty members head to Portland, Oregon this year to attend the 92nd Annual Western States Communication Association (WSCA) Convention, February 18-21, 2022. Faculty and students in attendance will be presenting original research, sharing best practices in teaching, participating in academic service opportunities, and networking with scholars.
Coms Alumni & Faculty Attend 107th Annual NCA Convention
Nov 16, 2021
Communication Studies alumni and faculty members head to the 107th annual convention of the National Communication Association, November 18-21, 2021. Faculty and alumni in attendance will be presenting original research, sharing best practices in teaching, participating in academic service opportunities, and networking with scholars.
Recruiting Students for Global Engagement Grant
Nov 2, 2021
Congrats to Dr. Nelson! She was the recipient of a Global Engagement Grant as part of internationalization efforts in the College of Liberal Arts for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Accepting Applications for Media & Coms Research Cohort
Sep 26, 2021
The Media and Communication Research Initiative (MC-Cal Poly) is now recruiting students to join our program for the 2021-2022 academic year!
Dr. Dhillon Wins CLA Douglas L. Epperson Innovation Award
Sep 20, 2021
The Communication Studies department is enormously proud of Dr. Anu Dhillon, who recently won the CLA “Douglas L. Epperson Innovation Award” for the 2020-2021 academic year!
Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society Spring Induction Ceremony
Jun 5, 2021
The Alpha Tau Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the Honor Society of the National Communication Association, welcomed 22 new members at their annual Induction Ceremony!
Coms Awards & Recognitions Celebrated at Virtual Banquet
Jun 3, 2021
Communication Studies Department students and faculty gathered together via Zoom on Thursday, May 27, 2021, to celebrate the end of the year and recognize student achievements. Organized by members of the Communication Studies Club, the banquet serve as an opportunity to meaningfully connect while also recognizing the many outstanding accomplishments of students in the major.