by Mykala Anderson | Oct 31, 2025 | News
Honors students, Elizabeth Pennell and Madison Sawyer, presenting the Peace Prize to professors Donald Connelly and Katerina Spasovska. Photo: BHC Partners in Peace The steps we take today affect the life we walk into tomorrow. The 95.3 WWCU radio station received...
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...