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Communication Studies Spring 2024 Alumni Newsletter

Communication Studies Launches Honor Society On March 20th, Communication Studies launched the Iowa State chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year colleges and universities. Lambda Pi Eta seeks to recognize, foster, and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in Communication Studies. Students selected for membership in this honor society are those … Continue reading Communication Studies Spring 2024 Alumni Newsletter

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COMST 303: Research Methods Class Highlight

Sharing highlights from COMST 303 this semester with Dr. Mary Fornoff! Last week students were looking at Communication Research that investigates identity by studying both Narrative Identity (stories we’ve heard from our parents, grandparents, etc.) and Genetic Identity (the popular DNA tests). Be sure to plan out what COMST courses to take next semester!

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Communication Studies Welcomed Alumni Brock Purdy

On Thursday, November 2nd, the Communication Studies Program was happy to welcome back alumni Brock Purdy for a special event. Brock gave a private lecture to Communication Studies students focused on Leadership and Communication. He spoke about the importance of the skills he gained through Communication Studies classes and how they have helped him in … Continue reading Communication Studies Welcomed Alumni Brock Purdy

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COMST 404: Research Seminar Student Presentations!

Each semester the COMST 404: Research Seminar students complete research projects that examine an organization of their choice. They choose from small businesses, nonprofits, corporations and others to evaluate the ways that the organization can improve aspects of their communication. The students utilize communication theories and concepts they have learned throughout their time as communication … Continue reading COMST 404: Research Seminar Student Presentations!