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Texas Tech Alumnus Jon Arnold Loves Telling Soccer Stories

Jul 16, 2026

tags: Communication Studies, Research, Alumni & Friends

Texas Tech University launches new esports minor

Mar 17, 2026

Texas Tech University’s College of Media and Communication announced a new esports minor during the inaugural Battle for 806 esports tournament against Lubbock Christian University on March 7, 2026.

tags: Public Relations & Strategic Communication, Students, Student Organizations, Spotlight, Alumni & Friends

Flag Flown Over U.S. Capitol Marks 100 Years of The Daily Toreador

Mar 9, 2026

An American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 3, 2025 commemorated the 100th anniversary of The Daily Toreador at Texas Tech University.

tags: JCMI, Students, Student Organizations, Journalism, Public Relations & Strategic Communication, Spotlight, Alumni & Friends

National Girls and Women in Sports Day Highlights Texas Tech CoMC Alumni

Feb 19, 2026

From the classroom to the field: CoMC graduates share how sports shaped their careers and how students can get involved today

tags: Spotlight, Students, Public Relations & Strategic Communication, Transformative Undergraduate Experience, Student Organizations, Alumni & Friends, Journalism

Gold Medal, Communicator of the Year Awards Presented at the 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon

May 6, 2025

Two giants of our college were honored at the 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon hosted by the Association for Women in Communications of Lubbock.

tags: Student Organizations, Alumni & Friends, Faculty

Rutherford shares career advice and dedication to student success

May 1, 2025

Linda Rutherford shares career advice with upcoming professionals and reflects on her desire to help.

tags: Alumni & Friends, Journalism, Students

Lujan named Photojournalist of the Year

Jacob Lujan, managing editor and multimedia editor for The Daily Toreador, was recognized as the state’s top collegiate photographer Saturday at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association’s annual awards ceremony in San Marcos.

tags: Journalism, Alumni & Friends

Daily Toreador earns 20 Gold Circles awards in annual contest

The Daily Toreador picked up 20 Gold Circle Awards when the Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced its 2023-2024 academic year winners.

tags: Alumni & Friends, Journalism, Student Organizations

Daily Toreador wins Silver Crown Award

The Daily Toreador received a Silver Crown Award in the Hybrid News category from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at the organization’s annual convention in New York City.

tags: Journalism, Alumni & Friends, Students

Bey-Ling Sha joins Texas Tech University as Dean of College of Media & Communication

Jan 10, 2025

Bey-Ling Sha, APR, Fellow PRSA, was named dean of the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University.

tags: Faculty, Spotlight, Alumni & Friends, CoMC News, M.A., Communication Studies, Thomas Jay Harris Institute for Hispanic and International Communication, Ph.D., Staff, Center for Communication Research, Research, Creative Media Industries, Media Strategies, Students, Digital Media & Professional Communication, Public Relations & Strategic Communication, JCMI, Student Organizations, Dean's Student Ambassadors, Advertising, Journalism

Snyder Named Banner Bearer for Spring 2024 Commencement

Apr 25, 2024

Ashley Snyder, a senior Advertising major and Creative Media Industries minor from Leander, Texas, has been named the College of Media & Communication’s Banner Bearer for the Spring 2024 commencement ceremony.

tags: Students, Advertising, JCMI, Alumni & Friends

Uncertain to Unstoppable

Mar 14, 2024

Reagan Ranzer, Journalism & Creative Media Industries, 2021 Live 5 News (KSCS), Charleston, SC

tags: Alumni & Friends

Tindell Takes the Helm for NBA Team in Pivotal Role

Jan 31, 2024

Meet Texas Tech Alumnus Landis Tindell, the behind-the-scenes dynamo of the Oklahoma City Thunder!

tags: Alumni & Friends, CoMC News Collection, M.A., CoMC News

Redefining the Game: Buscher Breaks New Ground as Team Reporter

Dec 1, 2023

Casey Buscher, a respected 2018 Electronic Media & Communication graduate from Euless, Texas, has emerged as a dynamic force for the Dallas Wings and Panther City Lacrosse Club as a director of digital and social media and team reporter. With a stellar academic background and unparalleled expertise in storytelling, her inspirational leadership shows her true commitment to the field.

tags: Creative Media Industries, Alumni & Friends, Journalism

From Student to Instructor, Duffee Finds Niche in the Classroom

Dec 1, 2023

Robin Duffee, a 2017 and 2019 Communication Studies (COMS) graduate from Cedar Park, Texas embarked on her teaching journey quickly after completing the undergraduate and graduate programs in CoMC.

tags: Communication Studies, Alumni & Friends

Daniels Pursues, Excels in Acting Career with Journalism Training

Nov 2, 2023

RaShayla Daniels, a December 2015 Journalism graduate from Longview, Texas, has made a notable name for herself with her studies. Rather than taking a familial route in print or broadcast with her degree, Daniels found herself making a career out of acting where she is still able to utilize learned skills within her role.

tags: Journalism, Alumni & Friends

First-gen professional thrives at Chevron

Oct 30, 2023

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Heather Clayton began her professional career in the oil and gas industry as a key communicator. But when Chevron Corporation bought her previous company, she became a significant part of the business. Now, Clayton sought to receive her master's degree and chose Texas Tech's College of Media & Communication Strategic Communication & Innovation program to allow her to grow as a global and international communicator for Chevron Corporation.

tags: M.A., CoMC News, Alumni & Friends

Alumni visits campus, reflects on his time in CoMC

Oct 18, 2023

Paul Lopez, a respected alumni and graduate of the former Electronic Media & Communication (EMC) degree program in the College of Media & Communication, recently spoke as a guest lecturer to CoMC courses. When speaking with students, Lopez discussed his role in the entertainment workforce and what he applied from his experience as a student in his full-time career.

tags: Alumni & Friends

2017 Alumna Exceeds Expectations in Early Career, Wins Global Title

Sep 19, 2023

Alissa Fono Nixon, a 2017 Advertising graduate and National Advisory Board (NAB) member for the College of Media & Communication, has recently been nominated by the World Affairs Council’s Board of Directors to become a Global Leader of Influence.

tags: Advertising, Alumni & Friends, Spotlight, Advertising & Brand Strategy Happenings

1991 Alum wins Three Sports Emmys and has a Continued Passion for the Industry

Jul 20, 2023

Questioning how his talents and dedication would be a match in the field immediately after graduating, Condron quickly began to set himself up for his career.

tags: Alumni & Friends, CoMC News