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Communication Impact Award 2026
The Communication Impact Award celebrates students who demonstrate the power of effective communication through service, leadership, collaboration, and real-world impact.
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Kassandra Montenegro, 2026 Alumni to Watch Award Recipient
Montenegro is a communications professional whose career reflects a deep commitment to career development, talent strategy, and alumni engagement.
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Steve Wolfberg, 2026 Lifetime Achievement in Communication 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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2026 UConn Public Speaking Competition
Presented by the UConn Department of Communication COMPETITION INFORMATION Theme for 2026: The Future of Work and Technology: How automation, AI, and remote work are reshaping daily lives and career paths. Submission Rules and Guidelines Do you have what it…
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Comm Speaker Series Events: Spring 2026
Each semester, the UConn Department of Communication welcomes expert guest lecturers to share insights and research from across the field of communication. Dr. Lu Tang – Thursday, March 5th, 2026 Dr. Lu Tang (Professor, Texas A&M University) will present her talk,…
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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
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Alicia Young, 2026 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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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.