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May 2024
May 09, 2024
Seniors Cap Off Studies in Communication with Client PresentationsAs senior communication majors prepare for graduation, how do they know they are ready to launch into the next phase of their career? The answer may be found through their experience with senior...
April 2024
April 23, 2024
Senior Spotlight: Isaac FielyCelebrating the Communication Majors of the Class of 2024!
April 18, 2024
Lambda Pi Eta InductionEight new members were inducted into Xavier’s chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association’s official honor society.
April 17, 2024
Senior Spotlight: Bryan ColeyCelebrating the Communication Majors of the Class of 2024!
April 17, 2024
Senior Spotlight: Stella DeMarcoCelebrating the Communication Majors of the Class of 2024!
April 17, 2024
Senior Spotlight: Sienna GlazeCelebrating the Communication Majors of the Class of 2024!
April 11, 2024
Dr. Maxian: Teacher of the YearDr. Wendy Maxian was awarded Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 academic year.
February 2024
February 22, 2024
Faculty in the News: Dr. Ashley HinckCould Taylor Swift really swing the 2024 presidential election? Commentary by Dr. Ashley Hinck in an article by the Guardian.
February 22, 2024
Alumni Spotlight: Andrea BazzoliAlumna Andrea Bazzoli's career journey has led to the realm of social media influencers.
February 19, 2024
Communicating in a Political ClimateFaculty Member, Dr. Andrew Zolides, takes on the role as director for the Take It On initiative on campus.
February 13, 2024
Gaining Insights and Fueling AspirationsFrom Xavier's campus to the nation's capitol, two senior communication majors joined Dr. Thomas Wagner at the National Communication Association Conference to engage with scholars,...
January 2024
January 25, 2024
Alumni Spotlight: Johnathon O'Halloran, '20Alum Recognized with Emmy Award in the Big Apple
May 2023
May 13, 2023
Senior Spotlight: Joey SybertCelebrating the Communication Majors of the Class of 2023!
May 10, 2023
Senior Spotlight: Mary LeydonCelebrating the Communication Majors of the Class of 2023!
May 10, 2023
Senior Spotlight: Quincie HowardCelebrating the Communication Majors of the Class of 2023!
May 02, 2023
Students Earn Honor Society RecognitionNineteen new members were inducted into Xavier’s chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association’s official honor society.
April 2023
April 18, 2023
Senior Spotlight: Jared MontgomeryCelebrating the Communication Majors of the Class of 2023!
April 18, 2023
Senior Spotlight: Haley MorganCelebrating the Communication Majors of the Class of 2023!
April 18, 2023
2018As senior communication majors prepare for graduation, how do they know they are ready to launch into the next phase of their career? The answer may be found through their experience with senior...
April 18, 2023
2018As senior communication majors prepare for graduation, how do they know they are ready to launch into the next phase of their career? The answer may be found through their experience with senior...
April 18, 2023
2018As senior communication majors prepare for graduation, how do they know they are ready to launch into the next phase of their career? The answer may be found through their experience with senior...
April 20, 2018
The Digital Media major seniors unpack some of the most important shifts in internet cultureLooking to understand shifts in internet culture? The Digital Media major seniors unpack some of the most important shifts in internet culture in this set of blog posts. If you're looking for folks...
April 19, 2018
What is the Digital Media Major all about? What can Digital Media seniors do?What is the Digital Media major all about? What can Digital Media seniors do?
These are questions we in the Communication Department get asked a lot. Universities and colleges across the nation are...
April 18, 2018
What's next?I started my senior year at Xavier with a mission that most seniors are aiming for-a mission to find a way to use my skills I spent the last four years perfecting and go to work doing something...
February 2018
February 20, 2018
New Perception, Who DisCultural evolution happens when others learn and evolve socially rather than individually. Different age groups, including the Boomer generation, generation X and generation Y have experienced...
April 18, 2023
BlogCultural evolution happens when others learn and evolve socially rather than individually. Different age groups, including the Boomer generation, generation X and generation Y have experienced...
April 18, 2023
2018Cultural evolution happens when others learn and evolve socially rather than individually. Different age groups, including the Boomer generation, generation X and generation Y have experienced...
February 2018
February 19, 2018
Will you accept this Twitter apology?Note: This post is part of a series written by senior digital media students that take on complex and significant issues through incisive analysis.
On October 28 2017, feminist author and speaker...
February 2018
February 19, 2018
What Do YOU Think About Net Neutrality?Note: This post is part of a series written by senior digital media students that take on complex and significant issues through incisive analysis.
Net neutrality. These two words have been at the...
February 2018
February 19, 2018
You Decide - Will You Be a Bitcoin Investor?Note: This post is part of a series written by senior digital media students that take on complex and significant issues through incisive analysis.
On January 13, 2018, Bitcoin dropped...
February 2018
February 19, 2018
A Blog About BlogsNote: This post is part of a series written by senior digital media students that take on complex and significant issues through incisive analysis.
Today I am going to explore the topic...
February 2018
February 19, 2018
The Overloaded CitizenNote: This post is part of a series written by senior digital media students that take on complex and significant issues through incisive analysis.
It's impossible to deny that we as individuals...
February 2018
February 03, 2018
Have Your Heard this Juicy Rumor?Note: This post is part of a series written by senior digital media students that take on complex and significant issues through incisive analysis.
We grow up learning that rumors are...
December 2017
December 11, 2017
Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Wagner!Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Wagner for being the Superior Credit Union Innovative Educator of the Year runner-up!
Dr. Wagner received a cash prize and was featured at the Xavier men's basketball...
December 2017
December 06, 2017
Communication in nuclear facilities - Alumnus Spotlight on Brooke MillsBrooke Mills is a 2017 Xavier graduate who majored in Public Relations and minored in Communication Studies. She has recently begun a two year program with General Electrics. This program entails...
November 2017
November 02, 2017
Wondering what to do with your major? Advice from a Xavier Communication Student.If you are a Communication Department student, you know you have many job opportunities, in different job fields. You also know this can be daunting, as you may not have clear direction or a job...
October 2017
October 10, 2017
Dr. Andrew Zolides is the newest addition to the Communication Department!Dr. Zolides brings unique experience to Xavier: he has a BA in Film and Media Studies and Philosophy at the University of South Carolina followed by a Masters at NYU, his PhD at University...
May 2017
May 03, 2017
A Thank You Note to XavierIn a couple of weeks, if all goes according to plan, I'm going to graduate. I'll be moving out of my house, starting my career, and leaving Xavier. That last part might be the most difficult. My...
April 06, 2017
Comm Arts at X-Day: Preparing for the FutureGraduating high school is such an exciting and scary time, and it's important to have the right kind of guidance. In order to assist the search for the right place for students to fit in, Xavier...
February 2017
February 22, 2017
Communication: The Roadmap to HappinessSwitching to the communication studies major was the best college decision I have ever made.
Being, a transfer student to Xavier I thought I needed to have it all figured out when I...
December 2016
December 12, 2016
Finals Week Life HacksFinals week. A time when students consume copious amounts of caffeine, write 40 plus pages for five different classes, and sit amongst a mountain of paper wondering what went wrong. But at Xavier,...
October 2016
October 13, 2016
Ready for registration for Spring 2017?!Last year, we created this blog post to help get everyone set and ready for class registration.
Now, we are re-posting it as students and faculty prepare for Spring 2017 registration. Advising in...
September 2016
September 09, 2016
Welcome Dr. Kim! The Communication Arts Department is excited to welcome Dr. Kenneth Kim to Xavier University!
Dr. Kim discovered a love of communication and journalism while he was an undergraduate at...
April 26, 2016
Muskie Moments: Undecided and UnawareI came to Xavier undecided and unaware. I was undecided on my major, my interests, and my career. I was also entirely unaware that these four years were going to be the best laugh/cry fest of my...
April 19, 2016
Internship Spotlight: Raeshaun GaffneySenior Communication Studies major, Media Studies minor and Xavier Women's Basketball player Raeshaun Gaffney, talks about being an Incoming Sales Analyst intern with the Clorox Company and the...
April 18, 2016
14 New Members Inducted into Lamda Pi EtaThe 2016 Lamda Pi Eta, Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter Inductees (Photo: Cecilia Nonis)
On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 the Xavier University Communication Arts department proudly welcomed 14 new members...
April 18, 2016
Beyond The Classroom Series: Lauren SaltisToday we're wrapping up our blog series with Lauren Saltis.
Lauren is a senior Advertising Major with a Public Relations Minor from North Canton, OH. In the midst of senior year and a part time job...
April 14, 2016
Wheeler AwardThe Department of Communication Arts and the Department of Music and Theatre are pleased to announce that they have received a Wheeler Award! The award is designed to aid both departments in...
April 05, 2016
Beyond The Classroom Series: Madison AsherIn continuation of the blog post series of "Beyond the Classroom," today we are showcasing Madison Asher! Madison is a junior Advertising and Art major concentrating in Graphic Design from...
March 2016
March 31, 2016
Beyond The Classroom Series: Tyler BatesIn the spirit of course registration time at Xavier, the communication department is highlighting a few classes offered in the upcoming semester. This series showcases three students in the...
March 2016
March 28, 2016
Communication vs. CommunicationSEver wondered what is the difference between Communication and Communications? The obvious reason would be the letter "S" right? If only it was that easy. Believe or not, there is a big difference...
March 2016
March 18, 2016
Harry Potter, Pop Culture and CitizenshipXavier University Communication Arts Presents:
An adaptation of "Ethical Frameworks and Ethical Modalities: Theorizing Communication and Citizenship in a Fluid World" written by XU Communication...
March 2016
March 15, 2016
What Communication Arts Major/Minor Should You Be?It's that time of year again for Academic Advising! Still don't know what to major in? Thinking about adding a minor or another major? Take this interest quiz and find out which Xavier...
February 2016
February 11, 2016
Graduate School Advice for Xavier Comm Arts StudentsIf you're a senior, it's that time of the year. You're one day closer to graduation and one day closer to having to figure out what you're going to do or where you're going to go. If you're a...
January 2016
January 08, 2016
Making VlogsLast month on PBS Ideas Channel, Mike Rugnetta called vlogs one of the most important andquot;internet native forms--they are so strongly foundational to the internet experience that browsing would...
January 2016
January 06, 2016
10 reasons to be a major in the Communication Arts Department!
Looking at college? Not sure what to major in? Here's 10 reasons why you should be a major in the communication arts department!
1. It's NOT always about Public Speaking.
True we have to...
December 2015
December 02, 2015
Dr. Mellinger publishes article in Journalism and Mass Communication QuarterlyDr. Mellinger's article, "Washington Confidential: A Double Standard Gives Way to The People's Right to Know" was published this month in Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly as part of a...
November 2015
November 04, 2015
Xavier Debate Watch and Live-Tweeting Party: November 14, 2015Looking for a place to watch the next Democratic Presidential Debate? Looking for some fun people to watch the debate with?
Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Alter 203/204. We will stream...