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

Air Force Flight Commander seeks new heights at Texas Tech

Nov 15, 2023

Zarquis Butler is a Security Forces Flight Commander at the United States Air Force is currently pursuing his master's degree in Mass Communication. He will complete his degree in December 2023, while deployed in Turkey.

tags: M.A.

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., Alumni & Friends, CoMC News

Brown Finds Success through CoMC Graduate Program

Sep 26, 2023

The Director of Public Relations at Cook Children’s Health Care System in Fort Worth, Kim Brown, went back to school after switching industries and received her master's degree at the Texas Tech College of Media & Communication. Now, Brown is thriving as the President-elect for the Greater Fort Worth chapter of Public Relations Society of America.

tags: M.A., CoMC News

CoMC Graduate Student Leaves her Mark just Before Graduating

May 10, 2023

Master’s program graduate Nejahla Hopkins plans an event to give back to the Lubbock community before graduation.

tags: Public Relations & Strategic Communication, M.A., CoMC News, Students

Graduate Student Research Symposium on Human Rights

Apr 7, 2023

On Feb. 27, The College of Media & Communication presented two awards in international journalism and human rights.

tags: Faculty, Journalism, Research, Ph.D., M.A.

Former CoMC student wins five Emmys, continues to work for San Antonio news station

Mar 3, 2023

Meagan Perez has been acknowledged for her dedication to storytelling. Perez has continuously been involved with the news industry since her undergrad in college and now in her career has earned five Emmys.

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

Refugee Journalist Finds New Home at CoMC

Nov 1, 2022

Saleha Soadat fled Taliban control for safety in America, where unique programs have provided her the chance to study at Texas Tech.

tags: Faculty, M.A., Students, CoMC News, Research

Symposium Hosts and Honors International Journalists

Apr 20, 2022

CoMC provided the Excellence in International Journalism and Human Rights Award to two foreign journalists, who then gave keynote addresses during the graduate symposium.

tags: Research, Journalism, Faculty, Ph.D., M.A., Thomas Jay Harris Institute for Hispanic and International Communication, CoMC News, Creative Media Industries

Andrew Brown to Lead Austin College Liaising Efforts

Dec 20, 2021

In his new role, Brown will liaise between Sherman and Lubbock, ensuring Austin College students are introduced to the graduate programs offered by CoMC.

tags: Faculty, M.A., Ph.D., Spotlight, Students, CoMC News

CoMC graduates discover camaraderie in grad school program

Aug 5, 2021

Two CoMC master’s degree students maintain their friendship and support post-graduate program as they continue their paths into the professional world.

tags: M.A., Alumni & Friends

CoMC honors Khodr, Navarro Bello during graduate research symposium

Mar 31, 2021

The College of Media & Communication honored two female journalists for their bravery and perseverance in the field, recognizing their commitment to free speech with the Excellence in International Journalism and Human Rights Award.

tags: Faculty, Journalism, M.A., Research, Ph.D., Thomas Jay Harris Institute for Hispanic and International Communication, JCMI

From here, it’s possible: Calamoneri pursues passion for professional sports via CoMC master’s degree

Mar 31, 2021

Graduate studies launch New Jersey native to pursue sports media career for Dallas Cowboys.

tags: M.A., CoMC News, Students, Ph.D., Alumni & Friends

Master's Report vs. Thesis Project: What’s the Difference?

Jan 10, 2020

In the College of Media & Communication Graduate Program, master’s students must complete a final research project in the form of a master’s report or thesis project. Find out which of the two options is the best fit for you.

tags: M.A., CoMC News, Students, Ph.D.

CoMC Graduate Student Assistantships

Oct 31, 2019

The College of Media & Communication offers a variety of graduate student assistantship opportunities for students in our master’s and doctoral programs. In addition to tuition fee waivers and monthly stipends, graduate students on assistantships receive quality experience that can help prepare them for careers as communication professionals, researchers and educators.

tags: CoMC News, Research, Ph.D., Students, Spotlight, M.A.

CoMC to participate in AEJMC Annual Conference

Aug 2, 2019

More than two dozen Texas Tech University College of Media & Communication faculty, students and alumni will participate in the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) 102nd Annual Conference, scheduled for August 7-10, 2019, in Toronto, Canada.

tags: Ph.D., Research, Faculty, Center for Communication Research, Communication Studies, Journalism, Alumni & Friends, Advertising, Thomas Jay Harris Institute for Hispanic and International Communication, Students, M.A., CoMC News, Media Strategies, Digital Media & Professional Communication, Public Relations, Creative Media Industries

Women Earn Top Spots in Sports Media Industry

Alumna Marisa Hohensee (M.A. MCOM, 2018) was among one of many sports media students who used her time in the program to gain real-world experience with an internship as a Festival-Support Community Outreach Intern with the 2018 Orange Bowl in Miami.

tags: Faculty, M.A., Research, Ph.D.

Passion for Superheroes Ignites Thesis Project

Jun 3, 2019

College of Media & Communication master's student Jeanette Moya has always drawn strength from larger-than-life types of characters that exemplify power, strength and honor.

tags: Ph.D., Faculty, Research, M.A.

69th Annual ICA Conference

May 23, 2019

More than 50 College of Media & Communication faculty, students and alumni will participate in the 69th annual International Communication Association Conference, to be held May 24-28, in Washington, D.C., at the Washington Hilton Hotel.

tags: Faculty, CoMC News, Center for Communication Research, Students, Alumni & Friends, Ph.D., M.A., Research

Recent Publications

Oct 27, 2016

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