Dr. Thomas R. Dunn Publishes Book on LGBTQ+ History and Nazi Persecution

Dr. Thomas R. Dunn published his second book The Pink Scar: How Nazi Persecution Shaped the Struggle for LGBTQ+ Rights (Penn State University Press). The book launches the press’ new Troubling Democracy series, co-edited by Lisa Flores and Christa Olson. In support of the book, Dr. Dunn has been done extensive promotion, including: An interview […]

Dr. Karrin Vasby Anderson Wins Distinguished Scholar Award

Dr. Karrin Vasby Anderson, Professor of Communication Studies, has been named a 2025 Distinguished Scholar by the National Communication Association, joining the ranks of scholars who have achieved “a lifetime of scholarly achievement in the study of human communication” and who showcase the communication profession. “As a CSU M.A. alum and someone who has spent […]

Comm Connect: May 2025 – Commencement, Senior Spotlight, Fall Courses

Happy May! Just like that, we find ourselves wrapping up another academic year. As I look back at this year, I am filled with gratitude for this community. We have come together for big events like this semester’s student celebration, the Through the Student Lens and the ACT Film Festivals, CPD events, and alumni panels. […]

Will Settlage Leads Through Department Involvement and Academic Excellence

Will Settlage, a senior at Colorado State University, has made the most of his time at CSU through his academic excellence, hands-on experiences, and meaningful connections. Settlage initially discovered CSU through the Bridge to Bachelor’s transfer program, seeking to build upon his community college foundation in Communication Studies while pursuing new interests in media studies […]

Comm Connect: April 2025 – Honor Society, Summer Courses, & Student Film Festival

Happy Spring! I hope this note finds you doing well and that you are ready for the final push to the end of the semester. As we begin to think about the end of the spring semester, I’d love to spend some time looking forward with you. First, you are invited and encouraged to come […]

Aneka Normandie’s Journey Through CSU’s Communication Studies Program

Aneka Normandie, a sophomore at Colorado State University, discovered her passion for communication through the university’s dynamic Communication Studies program.  “I read a lot about the program through the Comm Studies website and found that it matched my future goals pretty well,” Normandie explained. “Plus, it’s such a versatile degree—I figured I might as well […]

2025 WSCA Top Paper Honors for Communication Graduate Students

Top Student Paper Awards The Department of Communication is proud to celebrate the achievements of our graduate students at this year’s Western States Communication Association (WSCA) conference. Their innovative research contributions were recognized among submissions from across the western United States, demonstrating excellence in scholarship in our graduate program. Lauren Buisker has earned a Top […]

January 2025 Faculty and Student Highlights

Faculty  Dr. Meara Faw was named a 2025 Best Teacher Award recipient by the CSU Alumni Association, a prestigious recognition driven by nominations from students and alumni who have experienced her outstanding work in the classrooms of Colorado State University. The award celebrates her dynamic teaching style and her enduring influence on students’ academic and […]