News: Department of Communication Studies

Lori Ciccone, the executive director of the office of sponsored programs, poses in her office.
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Event planning led this alumna to managing sponsored programs at her alma mater.

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Communication Studies Professor Jennifer Guthrie provides strategies on how to resolve problems in the workplace.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
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Authors explore social justice efforts springing from art, techniques for helping students accept new knowledge that may threaten long-held beliefs, and more.

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A new book on NBC’s Parks and Recreation sheds light on how feminist ideologies and humor within the TV show helped challenge our thinking.

Two students practice swordfighting
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From magic and witchcraft to building robots using Legos, these wild courses can put swordfighters in training and future presidents ready to deal with environmental catastrophe.

Sage Sammons
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Communication Studies grad Sage Sammons is helping to spread the word of an improbable Stanley Cup finalist as the Vegas Golden Knights' director of communications.

UNLV students in caps and gowns celebrating commencement
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UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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

UNLV debate team members
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UNLV’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.
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When The Killers wanted to film a video in their hometown this year, they called UNLV grads Chuck Akin and Wes Hirni to guide their way.

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