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, 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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are excited to welcome Assistant Professor Abe Khan to the Department of Communication Studies. Khan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his tenure at the University of Arkansas. His primary research focuses on the rhetoric of sports in the United States and the intersection of racial politics and social movements. Khan received […]
