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April 11, 2016
Davis’ Latest Book Available
January 23, 2017 Congratulations to Dr. Christine Davis! The latest book from the professor and grad program director for the Department of Communication Studies came out December, “focused” on focus groups! Davis, C. S. (2016). Focus Groups: Applying Communication Theory through Design, Facilitation and Analysis.New York, NY: Routledge.
Norander Leads Career Program Analysis
January 23, 2017 A grant may help Communication Studies faculty and students improve internship experiences across the state. Dr. Stephanie Norander, in her roles as Associate Professor Communication Studies and as Executive Director, Communication Across the Curriculum (CAC), has partnered with Carrie Silver, Program Manager of the University Professional Internship Program (UPIP) to win a grant […]
‘Inside’ information: Grad student wins award
February 2, 2017 Emma Butterworth, a second-year MA candidate in Communication Studies, says she is “extremely honored and excited” to be given the opportunity to share her research at this year’s Southern States Communication Association Conference. As well she should be — not only is Emma’s paper the Top Student Paper in Mass Communication, but […]
Work begins on workbook
February 2, 2017 It’s a UNC Charlotte Communication Studies book bunch! Dr. Christine Davis, Graduate Coordinator and Professor, plus lecturers Sayde Braisand Brandy Stamper have signed a contract with Kendall-Hunt Publishers to write A Student-Centered Workbook to accompany: Davis, C.S., & Lachlan, K. (2017). Straight talk about communication research methods (3rd Ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt. Songratulations to the straight-talking collaborators — and […]
Research dives into student appitudes
February 2, 2017 Cross-national CrossFit? Maybe, but a great mental workout is certain with Dr. Margaret Qinlan’s new publication, a study of student appitudes (attutides about apps) in the diet/fitness category. The brain-boosting information from the Associate Professor is here: Cho, J. (South Korea), Lee, H. E. (South Korea), & Quinlan, M. M. (2016). Cross-national comparisons of […]
Forensics Team Finishes Strong at Lynchburg University
February 6, 2017 The UNC Charlotte had a great showing this past weekend at the CFA tournamen hosted by Lynchburg University. Jordan Boyd finished in 1st place for both Declamation and Impromptu speaking and McKeena Jahns received 1st place in Persuasion and 4th place in Impromptu. The team also walked away with the 5th place […]
Infertility Talk with Dr. Johnson and Dr. Quinlan
February 15, 2017 Please join the department of Communication Studies Dr. Quinaln and the department of History’s Dr. Johnson for a discussion on infertility at the UNCC Cone Center, Room 210 on Tuesday, Feb. 28th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. This is a free event and open to the public. This event is sponsored by research on women’s […]
Graduate creates scholarship, challenges others to follow
March 16, 2017 Nan Wilson Wikenfeld saw a way to make a difference, and she has — by founding a Communication Studies scholarship. Thanks to her generous contribution, The Nan Wilson Wilkenfeld Communication Studies Graduate Travel Scholarship provides funding for UNC Charlotte Communication Studies MA students to travel for academic conferences, data collection, or study […]
Dr. Basinger Earns Trio of Accolades, Including Research Grant
April 6, 2017 Other people “tri” to get stuff done like Dr. Erin Basinger, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies, but a trio of accomplishments should have Comm Studies fans applauding — in triplicate. Check this triad of triumph: Three cheers for Dr. Basinger!