The Communication Studies Program is always happy to highlight the great achievements of our graduates. This past Spring, Aubrey was a part of the COMST 404 course, and her project focused on her internship experience as a part of a Talent Acquisition team. That internship then led to a full-time job offer! Below is what … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight!
The Communication Studies Program is always happy to feature updates from some of our great Alumni. Maeve McGuire (she/her) graduated from Iowa State in Spring of 2021 and has chosen to pursue a PhD in Communication Studies at the University of Illinois. Here is what Maeve had to say about her experience at ISU: The … Continue reading Alumni Update: Maeve McGuire
Victoria Patterson’s journey after graduating from Iowa State has proven time and again that Communication Studies was the right degree for her. Victoria graduated in 2015 with a major in Communication Studies and minors in Journalism and Mass Communication and Apparel Merchandising. After graduating, Victoria’s first job was as a recruiter, which began her career … Continue reading Victoria Patterson (’15 COMST) | Human Resources Manager, Gifford Brown/Dee Electronics Inc.
Dr. Lauren Johnsen (she/her/hers) graduated from ISU with a degree in Communication Studies and Environmental Studies, a minor in English Literature, and a certificate in Community Leadership and Public Service (now known as Leadership Studies) in 2014. With an already accomplished resume, Dr. Johnsen knew exactly waht she wanted to do: get a doctorate in … Continue reading Lauren Johnsen (’14 COMST) | Communication Faculty, University of Memphis-Lambuth
When Elizabeth Settles (she/her/hers) graduated from ISU with a degree in Communication Studies and a certificate in Leadership Studies in 2018, she couldn’t have imagined how this combination would uniquely qualify her for the job she has now. “I am the Program Assistant for Leadership Studies, Communication Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies.” Elizabeth also … Continue reading Elizabeth Settles (’18 COMST) | Program Assistant, Communication Studies
Kayse Nation (she/her/hers) graduated from Iowa State in 2009 with a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in English. Since graduation, Kayse’s Communication Studies degree has taken her all over the world. “After college, I worked for a bank for a year before moving to South Korea to teach English. I was there for … Continue reading Kayse Nation (’09 COMST) | Sourcer, Facebook
Katy Heineman (she/her/hers) graduated in 2013 with a degree in Communication Studies and minors in Journalism and Mass Communication and Event Management from Iowa State. She followed up with a Master’s in Education, with a focus on Student Affairs, which she completed in 2015. After receiving her Master’s, Katy held various roles within the Office … Continue reading Katy Heineman (’13 COMST) | New Student Services Specialist, ISU
Megan Moore (she/her/hers) graduated in 2013 with a degree in Communication Studies, as well as a certificate in Community Leadership and Public Service (now called Leadership Studies) and a minor in English from Iowa State. “I can’t believe it’s been almost seven years since I walked the stage at graduation!” Megan said. “Most of my post … Continue reading Megan Moore (’13 COMST) | Financial Literacy Adviser, ISU
Lexi Elliott (she/her/hers) graduated in 2011 with a degree in Communication Studies from Iowa State. “Since graduating in 2011 I went into the events industry,” Lexi shared. “I spent over five years as an event manager. I transitioned into HR and PR at a school district for a few years. “I have been in my … Continue reading Lexi Elliott (’11 COMST) | Career Service Coordinator, LAS Career Services, ISU
Rhett Allen (he/him/his) graduated from Iowa State with a degree in Communication Studies, a certificate in Leadership Studies, and a minor in Music in 2018. He went on to receive a Master’s of Education from Auburn University and returned to Ames to work as Assistant Director of Marketing for the ISU Athletics Department. “I oversee … Continue reading Rhett Allen (’18 COMST) | Assistant Director of Marketing, ISU Athletics