Elizabeth Williams Leads Department of Communication Studies

Professor Elizabeth Williams has recently assumed the role of Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University. Dr. Williams brings a wealth of knowledge and academic excellence to her leadership of the department. Dr. Williams, a first-generation college student, began her academic journey at Alma College, a small liberal arts institution in […]

Celebrating Professor Greg Dickinson’s Decade of Growth and Innovation

After a decade of visionary leadership for the Department of Communication Studies, Professor Greg Dickinson is embarking on a new chapter. As he moves on from his role as department chair to director of the newly established Joe Blake Center for Engaged Humanities, we reflect on his remarkable tenure and lasting impact. Departmental Achievements Under […]

Biden crashes, Trump lies: A campaign-defining presidential debate

The Conversation asked two scholars, Mary Kate Cary and Karrin Vasby Anderson, to watch the debate and analyze a passage or a moment that stood out to them. Anderson is a communications scholar with a specialty in gender and the presidency, as well as political pop culture. Cary teaches political speechwriting and worked as a White House speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush, for whom she wrote more than 100 addresses.

A Lifetime of Empowering Communicators: Celebrating Carl Burgchardt’s Legacy

For 42 years, Carl Burgchardt has dedicated himself to inspiring students through his teaching expertise in rhetoric, public speaking, and film studies in the Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University. His dedication stemmed from a profound passion for empowering students to reach their potential. The ability to witness their growth brought him immense […]