News: Department of Communication Studies

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Research |

A new book on NBC’s Parks and Recreation sheds light on how feminist ideologies and humor within the TV show helped challenge our thinking.

Two students practice swordfighting
Campus News |

From magic and witchcraft to building robots using Legos, these wild courses can put swordfighters in training and future presidents ready to deal with environmental catastrophe.

Sage Sammons
People |

Communication Studies grad Sage Sammons is helping to spread the word of an improbable Stanley Cup finalist as the Vegas Golden Knights' director of communications.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý students in caps and gowns celebrating commencement
People |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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People |

Pechous got involved in several student organizations, was Lee Business School Ambassador, joined the Honors College, and became a new student orientation leader. Next up: Law school.

Portrait Hannah Patenaude
Research |

Nevada undergraduate research journal offers ÐÔÊӽ紫ý students the opportunity to promote their research and boost their resumes.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý debate team members
Campus News |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s young debate team is ranked fifth in the nation and poised to make a deep run in March’s National Debate Tournament.

Wesley Hirni and Chuck Akin in their studio.
People |

When The Killers wanted to film a video in their hometown this year, they called ÐÔÊӽ紫ý grads Chuck Akin and Wes Hirni to guide their way.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý grad cap
People |

Five ÐÔÊӽ紫ý graduates will be recognized by President Len Jessup during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.

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Business and Community |

College of Urban Affairs partners with community groups to stop Southern Nevada crisis.

man in meeting with dog
People |

For veteran Randy Dexter, man's best friend —and a campus organization — made all the difference.

Emma Frances Bloomfield
Research |

Four stumbling blocks impede clear communication on climate change.