Department News

Students Attend National Communication Association’s Conference in New Orleans

Students from the communication and psychology departments attended the National Communication Association’s (NCA) conference in New Orleans on November 21. Communication students Anna Bowie and Ashley Elliot and psychology student Hannah Huddleston had the...

New Semester, New Communication Concentration for Fall 2024

Western Carolina University’s Communication Department introduces a new concentration starting in the fall 2024 semester. Communication department professors Dr. Vincent Russell, Dr. Candy Noltensmeyer, Nora Radway-Moore, Dr. Melinda Weathers, and Cynthia Wray saw the...

COMM-260 Students Host Public Speaking Competition, Speak Your Mind

Western Carolina University’s communication department hosted its first public speaking contest on April 25. Mykala Anderson and Cora Haste planned and executed the event. As part of their honor contract, they “planned the event from start to finish,” said Anderson....

The Impact of The Radio Station

Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina on September 26, leaving many areas without power, water, or service for a week or more. However,...

Students Take on Hurricane Relief

A senior communication student, Ashley Elliott organized crisis care packages for children in the surrounding Western North Carolina...

Kaitlyn Burns Crowned Miss North Carolina Collegiate USA

Kaitlyn Burns, a communication major at Western Carolina University, was crowned Miss North Carolina Collegiate USA 2024 on April 6 at NC State...

End of Semester Department Head Letter From Dr. Scott Eldredge

End of Semester Dept Head Letter From Dr. Scott Eldredge, Communication Department Head Greetings and Happy Holidays from the Western Carolina...

Dr. Mindy Weathers Presents Research at International Conference in Poland

Dr. Mindy Weathers, Associate Professor of Health Communication, presented her Social Media and Environmental Communication research at the 2024...

Dr. Farmer presents a paper on “The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Crisis Communication”

Dr. Betty Farmer, professor of communication and organizational consultant, presents The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Crisis...

Alumni Appreciation: Gavin Stewart

Communication department Alumni Gavin Stewart is the Digital Media Specialist for Gaston County Government in North Carolina. Stewart graduated in...

Alumni Appreciation: Hayden Huffman

Alumni Hayden Huffman is the marketing coordinator at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina. Huffman graduated in May of 2023 with...

Alumni Feature: Bryan Queen

Bryan Queen, a professional in broadcasting and news, has just been promoted to News Director in February 2024 at News 13/WLOS, in Asheville, North...

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