News: Department of Communication Studies

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students in caps and gowns celebrating commencement
People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

woman outdoors
People |

Pechous got involved in several student organizations, was Lee Business School Ambassador, joined the Honors College, and became a new student orientation leader. Next up: Law school.

Portrait Hannah Patenaude
Research |

Nevada undergraduate research journal offers 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students the opportunity to promote their research and boost their resumes.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ debate team members
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s young debate team is ranked fifth in the nation and poised to make a deep run in March’s National Debate Tournament.

Wesley Hirni and Chuck Akin in their studio.
People |

When The Killers wanted to film a video in their hometown this year, they called 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ grads Chuck Akin and Wes Hirni to guide their way.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ grad cap
People |

Five 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduates will be recognized by President Len Jessup during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.

hands holding cardboard cutout of house
Business and Community |

College of Urban Affairs partners with community groups to stop Southern Nevada crisis.

man in meeting with dog
People |

For veteran Randy Dexter, man's best friend —and a campus organization — made all the difference.

Emma Frances Bloomfield
Research |

Four stumbling blocks impede clear communication on climate change.

The victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting and the city's first responders were honored at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's football game
Campus News |

Two views of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campus in the wake of the Route 91 Harvest Festival tragedy.

cell phone saying fake news
Campus News |

In a post-truth world, embracing critical thinking is the only way to counter click bait.

Michael Bruner
People |

Performance poetry led the new chair of communication studies to a career studying the power of persuasion.