Exploring CoMC at Waco with Anthony LaStrape

Mar 31, 2021

Exploring CoMC at Waco with Anthony LaStrape

tags: Faculty, Spotlight, CoMC News

CoMC faculty and alumni well-represented at AEJMC Midwinter Conference

Mar 31, 2021

The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) held its annual Midwinter Conference March 5-6, and Texas Tech College of Media & Communication faculty, graduate students, and program alumni made for a strong presence in the event’s schedule.

tags: Alumni & Friends, Faculty, Research, Center for Communication Research, CoMC News

CoMC congratulates faculty on academic advancement

Mar 31, 2021

The College of Media & Communication congratulates five faculty who received recent Board of Regents approval for position advancement.

tags: Digital Media & Professional Communication, Advertising, Faculty, Communication Studies, Public Relations & Strategic Communication

Games are for girls: How the industry is beginning to close the gender gap

Mar 31, 2021

Games and gamification will continue to become a part of modern society in more ways than one, but for women, breaking into the professional gaming industry can be challenging.

tags: JCMI, Students, Journalism, CoMC News, Communication Studies, Creative Media Industries, Faculty

JCMI invests in student engagement, grant funds two organizations

Mar 31, 2021

Student Engagement Accelerator grants fund JCMI student organization activities.

tags: Faculty, Creative Media Industries, Students, JCMI, Student Organizations, CoMC News, Journalism

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

Young Alumni Spotlight Anna Claire Beasley

Mar 31, 2021

Catch up with CoMC young alumni Anna Claire Beasley.

tags: Creative Media Industries, Journalism, Alumni & Friends, JCMI

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

For CoMC doctoral student Starkey, federally funded research opportunity is key for program experience and future

Mar 4, 2021

Doctoral student Jesse Starkey, research assistant and graduate part-time instructor, is a first-hand recipient of the insightful opportunities provided by the College of Media & Communication research programs.

tags: Ph.D., Research

From Texas Tech to Boston University, Vasquez’s academic career is rooted in CoMC opportunities

Mar 4, 2021

Rosalynn Vasquez, Ph.D., a May 2020 graduate from the College of Media & Communication’s doctoral program, brings industry experience as an assistant professor of public relations at Boston University.

tags: Alumni & Friends, Ph.D.

Young Alumni Spotlight Casey Kopp

Mar 4, 2021

Hear from College of Media & Communication Young Alumni Spotlight Casey Kopp

tags: Students, Alumni & Friends, Public Relations

CoMC students record first music album with "Doc Rock"

Mar 4, 2021

Texas Tech undergraduate students produce a music album during an independent study with Associate Professor of Practice Cam Stone, Ph.D. in the College of Media & Communication.

tags: Creative Media Industries, Transformative Undergraduate Experience, Faculty, Journalism, Students

Gaming is everywhere, now JCMI certificate

Mar 4, 2021

The Game Design and Culture certificate in the College of Media & Communication prepares students who want to go into the gaming industry as professionals for game design, to advertise or market videogames, and those who want to be videogame journalists.

tags: CoMC News, Journalism, JCMI, Students, Creative Media Industries

CoMC welcomes Eric Rasmussen as new Interim Chair for PR

Mar 4, 2021

Associate professor Eric Rasmussen, Ph.D., is the new Interim Chair for the Department of Public Relations in the College of Media & Communication.

tags: Faculty, CoMC News, Public Relations

Coman examines the COVID-19 vaccine infodemic war

Jan 29, 2021

For Ioana Coman, Ph.D., an assistant professor in public relations, observing disinformation amidst a global pandemic parallels her interest in crisis communication.

tags: Public Relations, CoMC News, Faculty, Research

Young Alumni Spotlight: Lanna Sheldon

Jan 29, 2021

A life-changing CoMC study abroad experience in Spain led Sheldon to an early career focused on travel and enriching the lives of others through similar experiences.

CoMC continues to celebrate high enrollment into spring 2021

Jan 29, 2021

Although last semester bore challenges under the university-wide transition to more hybrid and online educational modalities, the College of Media & Communication celebrates sustained high retention for Spring 2021 thanks to student tenacity, quality instruction, strong advising, and the CoMC transformative educational experience.

tags: CoMC News, Students, Immersive Learning

Supporting a legacy of educational opportunity

Jan 29, 2021

Randy Wade, director of development, highlights the value of scholarships and provides information about endowments and how to set one up to create a meaningful impact on student education.

tags: Alumni & Friends, CoMC News, Students

CoMC alumni impart wisdom upon Dean’s Student Ambassadors over virtual series

Dec 9, 2020

The Dean’s Student Ambassador Leadership Series lives on in a transformative online experience engaging CoMC student leaders with notable alumni and National Advisory Board members.

tags: Students, Transformative Undergraduate Experience, Alumni & Friends, Dean's Student Ambassadors, Immersive Learning

Saydie French named CoMC banner bearer for Fall 2020 commencement

Dec 9, 2020

Saydie French, a public relations and communication studies graduate from Houston, bears the banner for the College of Media & Communication in the Fall 2020 graduation ceremony. French cites caring faculty and staff and the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research as factors for her success.

tags: Students, Public Relations, Faculty