Several of the Department of Communication faculty and graduate students will be presenting at the upcoming NCA 105th Annual Convention: Communication for Survival, in Baltimore, MD. Below is a list of presentations by those that will be representing our department.
Congratulations to Department of Communication lecturer Pamela Henderson for being awarded an Alternative Textbook Grant from the University of Kentucky Libraries.
A total of 10 grants were awarded to successful applicants who proposed to use open textbooks, free course content, and/or UK Libraries’ licensed information resources as alternative textbooks for their courses. An alternative textbook for COM 287 will be implemented starting this fall.
The Department of Communication is excited to offer a new track in Sport Communication, starting this Fall. Professors Nicky Lewis, Don Lowe, Anthony Limperos, and Andy Pilny all study different aspects of sport communication and worked collaboratively to develop the curriculum.
We are excited to introduce Dr. Jennifer Greer as our new dean in the College of Communication and Information! Learn more about Dr.Greer here.
This summer the Department of Communication will be offering two courses as part of the study abroad program in London, England.
Understanding England through Popular Film, taught by Dr. Alan DeSantis, gives students an appreciation of the magic of English Cinema. Students will tour iconic film locations from movies such as Harry Potter, James Bond and more in addition to making excursions for tours outside of the city of London.