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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rams study communication across the globe Autumn Equinox Eve is the perfect time to reflect on all the fun we had this summer and start planning for the adventures of the next! During the Sumer 2023 session, three communication studies programs took a total of 35 undergraduate students to Rome, Italy; Murcia, Spain; and Seoul, […]
Dr. Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager and M.A. graduate Emily Dosch published in Intercultural Communication Research Associate Professor Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager and 2023 M.A. graduate Emily Dosch have published the paper “Nosotros somos Malinche: Rethinking Identity, Embracing the Power of Mestizaje” in the latest issue of Intercultural Communication Research. Abstract: In this essay, we examine the role of visual and material […]
Dr. Natalie Pennington published alongside former advisee in Telematics and Informatics Reports Assistant Professor Natalie Penngington and her former advisee Josh Barney have published the paper “An exploration of esports fan identity, engagement practices, and motives” in the most recent issue of Telematics and Informatics Reports. Abstract: As esports continues to grow in popularity, it is […]
