Alumni
Alumni connections are among the most enduring benefits of your UConn education. Your degree from the Department of Communication forever connects you with a powerful personal and professional network of fellow Huskies. Find out how to keep in touch with the Department and stay connected to UConn Nation.
Meet Our Alumni
Our undergraduate student alumni work in an array of exciting job paths and industries. Our doctoral alumni are productive scholars and practitioners of the communication discipline. They continue on to successful careers in industry and academia — in schools and departments of communication, journalism, mass communication, and public health.
The department maintains strong connections with its alumni, and our graduates return to UConn for career panels and networking events.
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Shay Smith, 2025 Alumni to Watch Award Recipient
Smith has built an impressive career in the world of sports media. She currently serves as an Associate Manager, Programming at ESPN.
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Kyle Muncy, 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
As UConn’s Director of Brand Partnerships and Trademark Management, Muncy is dedicated to enhancing the University’s brand, communications, and corporate partnerships.
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Alum Fritz Bacon Gilbert Returns to UConn to Inspire Future Creatives
During his visit, Gilbert shared insights from his career, lessons learned since graduating, and practical advice for current communication students.
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Ama Appiah, 2024 Alumna to Watch Award Recipient
Ama has a dynamic career in international marketing across seven different industries, including entertainment, technology, media, gaming, fashion, higher education, government – all through the lens of youth culture, pop culture, internet communities and digital marketing.
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Marvin Louis, 2024 Alumnus to Watch Award Recipient
Marvin Louis is an innovative leader hailing from Bridgeport, CT, recognized for his adept management of services, resources, and facilities to meet community needs and enhance local engagement.
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Marvin Louis, 2024 Alumnus to Watch Award Recipient
Marvin Louis is an innovative leader hailing from Bridgeport, CT, recognized for his adept management of services, resources, and facilities to meet community needs and enhance local engagement.
Communication Alumni Awards
Each year, the department recognizes distinguished alumni who exemplify the value and impact of a UConn communication degree through their achievements.
UConn Alumni Resources
Attend an Event
Whether you’re in Connecticut or across the globe, UConn provides a variety of opportunities to network and socialize with fellow Huskies. Browse our events calendar.
Submit a Class Note
Have news to share? Tell us about it! You may be featured in the next issue of UConn Magazine alongside the accomplishments of your fellow alumni.
Give to the Department
You can help us support student success and innovation by making a gift to the Department of Communication.
Contact the CLAS Office of Alumni Relations
Have questions about how to get involved at UConn? Contact the director of alumni relations for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.