Department News

Co-author of Appalachia Comic Book “Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene” Andrew Aydin to Speak at WCU

Hurricane Helene was a once-in-a-1000-years storm that devastated Western North Carolina. The land of the sky became islands in the sky. Towns and communities were washed away, but the people remained. Now, a new Appalachian comic book is bringing stories of the...

Communication Students Take New Summer Classes in Vienna and Prague

For the first time ever, 10 WCU students had the opportunity to take two COMM 493 Special Topics courses on a week-long trip to Vienna and Prague in May this year. The courses, International Communication: Democracy & Media and Social Media Storytelling: On...

Communication Department hosts Third Annual Public Speaking Competition

Western Carolina University’s Department of Communication held its third annual “Speak Your Mind” public speaking competition on Thursday, April 23. This competition is intended to showcase and encourage the public speaking skills of students who have taken the Comm...

Communication and Psychology Join Forces on Digital Dating Abuse Research 

What began as a focused inquiry in the Department of Communication has grown into a collaborative effort across Western Carolina...

On the Road for the First Time: The Western Carolina Journalist Expands Away Game Coverage

The Western Carolina Journalist (WCJ) has spent over 15 years bringing university and local news to an accessible online...

95.3 WWCU and Whee-TV Collaborate on a Broadcast for Jackson County’s 175th Anniversary

On September 12, 95.3 WWCU and Whee-TV teamed up to create a live remote broadcast during Jackson County’s 175th Anniversary Celebration....

Communication and Psychology Join Forces on Digital Dating Abuse Research 

What began as a focused inquiry in the Department of Communication has grown into a collaborative effort across Western Carolina...

Communication Professors Lead New Deliberative Student Fellowship

Professors of Communication Vincent Russell, Grace Cheshire, and Gabriel Wisnewski-Parks will bring public deliberation to WCU through the new...

Dr. Betty Farmer Retires After 33 Innovative Years

Betty Farmer, professor of communication, will be professor emeritus starting July 1, after 33 years at Western Carolina University. Throughout her...

Alumni Appreciation: Ryan Carpenter

Western Carolina University communication department alumnus, Ryan Carpenter, shared his career journey and insight as an audio professional. Ryan...

Alumni Appreciation: Tanner Holland

Tanner Holland, an alumnus of the Western Carolina University communication department, shared career advice for students and described what it's...

Alumni Appreciation: Gavin Stewart

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

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