Boise State Department of Communication

Congratulations class of 2026!! 🎓🎉

More from today’s 2026 Undergraduate Research Showcase, presented by the Office of Undergraduate Research! Pictured left to right: Makenzie Shirley, Dr. Silverman, Jaxon Holmes, Adam Pendergrass, and Allie Hampton

Today was the the 2026 Undergraduate Research Showcase, presented by the Office of Undergraduate Research!

📚 First three slides: Haley Gomes shares her research on grief representation in children’s literature. She was awarded the competitive Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Scholarship which funded the project she presented.

🌱 Last slide: Keira Harley (left), a Communication major, and Laura Potter (right), an Environmental Studies major, present their project on reducing food waste on campus.

The day is almost here!! Let’s celebrate the class of 2026. 🎉🎓

Meet the major!

Haley Gomes is a junior. This is her first year at Boise State, but she’s already made a big impact!

Through the Work-U program, Hailey worked with Make-a-Wish in a communication role, she says, which set her up for her career.

This semester, Haley worked with Dr. Taladay-Carter to research grief representation in children’s literature. Haley used her background in childcare to create a project that analyzes how books teach children about chronic illness and loss of ability.

“This opportunity added richness to what I do at Boise State,” Haley said.

Are you ready to B inspired?

Mark your calendar!! 📆

Mark Nagle has been honored with the University Foundations Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching Non-Majors in Oral Communication! The award was presented on Friday, March 27 at the 2026 Great Ideas for Teaching and Learning Summit, hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Join us in congratulating Mark on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

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