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 […]
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 […]
This spring Colorado State University’s ACT Human Rights Film Festival will celebrate its tenth festival edition April 2-6, 2025.
The right has become a home for comedians not by making political arguments through jokes, but by positing that there are funnier things to do than to argue.
Associate Professor Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager recently joined leading filmmakers and activists at the Naples Human Rights Film Festival in Italy. As a guest speaker, moderator, and Faculty Program Director of ACT Human Rights Film Festival, Khrebtan-Hörhager engaged with filmmakers and human rights advocates from around the world during this prestigious event dedicated to building a culture […]
At this pivotal moment for American democracy, our faculty members are advancing important dialogue and scholarship about democratic systems and participation. Throughout the fall semester, their work has sparked important conversations through innovative research and media engagement. Whether analyzing political discourse, exploring gender dynamics, or engaging students in civic life, their expertise helps us understand […]
Ram fan, student-athlete, donor, and radio personality Marty Lenz (’90) receives the College of Liberal Arts Honor Alumnus Award in 2024.
Comedians have been joking about politics for probably as long as there have been politicians. But in the past few years, there’s been a noticeable shift in political comedy.
Natalie Pennington is an assistant professor of communication studies at CSU who studies the dynamics of friendships. Here are some of her key insights for navigating political conversations ahead of the 2024 election and beyond.
Claudia Perez (B.A., ’20) is taking an active role in supporting reproductive healthcare in Colorado while working at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. Driven by a mission to transform healthcare and empower communities, Perez is utilizing the skills she learned as a communication studies student to advocate for change. From Local Impact to Statewide […]
