by Anna Bowie | May 7, 2025 | Department News Slider, Events, News, Uncategorized
The Western Carolina University Department of Communication hosted its second annual Speak Your Mind: Public Speaking Competition on Wednesday, April 30, in the UC Theater. Speak Your Mind encourages confidence in public speaking among undergraduate students and...
by Mykala Anderson | Apr 30, 2025 | News
Seven communication students received department-awarded scholarships, which will be effective in the Fall of 2025. Each student received a scholarship established by former communication department members or partners in the community. Bethan Wallace and Brooke...
by Anna Bowie | Apr 30, 2025 | Alumni Spotlight, News
Western Carolina University communication department alumnus, Ryan Carpenter, shared his career journey and insight as an audio professional. Ryan Carpenter graduated from WCU in May 2024 with a B.S. in communication, concentrating in broadcasting, and a minor in...
by Anna Bowie | Mar 31, 2025 | Department News Slider, Faculty Focus, News
Dr. Mindy Weathers of the communication department will receive tenure this spring at Western Carolina University. Weathers has been a professor at WCU for two years and was a tenured Associate Professor at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Dedication...
by Maci Cooper | Mar 1, 2025 | News
Professor Don Connelly is offering a professional podcasting course at Western Carolina this semester to teach students the skills needed to plan, produce and distribute high-quality podcasts while exploring career opportunities in the growing podcasting industry. The...
by Mykala Anderson | Feb 28, 2025 | News
Each February, generations of Catamounts celebrate I Love WCU month by giving to programs, reflecting on their time at Western and participating in service projects. This year, the department participated by having students share their love for WCU and experiences...