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Communication Assistant Professors Amanda Cooper and Elizabeth Hintz Named 2025 Early Career Scholars by NCA
Dr. R. Amanda Cooper, PhD. (image on right), assistant professor of interpersonal communication, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Leslie A. Baxter Early Career Award, presented by the Family Communication Division of the National Communication Association (NCA). Dr. Elizabeth…
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UConn Communication Faculty Member Highlights Dementia Care Strategies in UConn 360 Podcast
Cooper’s recent study, published in the Journal of Family Communication, examines how families can preserve the personhood of loved ones living with dementia.
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UConn Professor of Communication Dr. David Atkin, PhD., inducted as ICA Fellow
Inducted as a Fellow of the International Communication Association (ICA) DENVER, CO — The International Communication Association (ICA) has named Dr. David Atkin, Professor of Communication at the University of Connecticut, to its prestigious 2025 Class of Fellows, recognizing his…
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Comm Speaker Series Events: Fall 2025
This semester, the Department of Communication welcomes Dr. Bree McEwan, who will present: “Identifying Affordances across Technologies: From Social Media to Social VR.” Dr. Janet Yang will also present: “Risk communication about PFAS contamination.”
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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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Comm Speaker Series Events: Spring 2025
Explore Spring 2025 Events
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In Memoriam: Harvey Gilbert, Former Professor and Department Head
Gilbert’s influence as an administrator, educator, and researcher continues to shape our Department of Communication today.
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‘For You’: What to Know About News on TikTok
Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch is an associate professor of communication technology and explains three crucial things to know about the news you see on TikTok.
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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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Welcome from the Department Head
Welcome to the Department of Communication at the University of Connecticut!
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Two Communication Students Named Media Fellows by the Washington Media Scholars Foundation
Heqimi, a journalism and communication major, and Boothe, a communication major, are the first students from UConn and the first in Connecticut to receive this scholarship.
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Communication Scholar Amanda Cooper Shares Advice About Navigating Loneliness and Social Interaction
Cooper provides guidance on navigating feelings of loneliness and offers ways for students to address them.
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Dr. Carolyn A. Lin, Director of Environmental Justice Center
Carolyn A. Lin, professor in the Department of Communication leads new regional environmental justice center as the director of the Environmental Justice Thriving Community Technical Assistance Center.
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Carolyn Lin named International Communication Association Fellow
Fellows are selected for their distinguished scholarly contributions to the broad field of communication.