College of Charleston Master's in Communication - MCOM

ATTENTION GRAD STUDENTS! A limited number of assistantships are available in all graduate programs and can be awarded to fully admitted, degree-seeking students!! Out-of-state students awarded an assistantship are eligible for abatement funding, which are funds that cover a portion of the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition rates.
https://gradschool.cofc.edu/fundingopportunities/assistantships.php

Check out this unique offering from the College of Charleston Department of Communication. The National Advisory Council is made up of over 50 members who are communications executives from across the NATION. Learn more at the links below, and if this looks like a great opportunity for you, APPLY!

- National Advisory Council: https://communication.cofc.edu/advisorycouncil/index.php

- Mentor-Protégé Program: https://communication.cofc.edu/advisorycouncil/mentorprotegeprogram.php (multiple spots available)

•• Believe in YOUR potential, and apply for this unique COMM opportunity! ••

Mentor-Protégé applications are open for all students (majors, minors, master’s). This program had several protégés graduate, so multiple spots are available. Follow these three easy steps:

1️⃣➡️ Learn more
2️⃣➡️ Apply
3️⃣➡️ Get paired

🔗: communication.cofc.edu/advisorycouncil/mentorprotegeprogram.php

The mentors in this program are all members of our department's National Advisory Council. These pairings last till the student graduates, and are often maintained informally post-college. Mentors guide their protégé through frequent meetings, setting goals, providing advice, coaching and more! Check out our Council members (and maybe your next mentor) on their website here: communication.cofc.edu/advisorycouncil/memberlisting.php ✨

🗓 The National Advisory Council will virtually visit on November 4, 2021. Stay tuned for more exciting events during the Council’s virtual visit! 🗣

Come work full-time for our College of Charleston Department of Communication! Check out all the details here: https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/11181

All apps due September 17, 2021.

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✨ Calling all professionals…. 🗣 We. Are. HIRING!! ✨

The Department of Communication at the College of Charleston is seeking a full-time, salaried Coordinator for Events, Outreach, and Public Relations. This position works regularly with the department chair, School of HSS administration, National Advisory Council, marketing and communications professionals across campus and more! Check out the full job description of qualifications, duties and responsibilities at the link below.

Apply by September 17, 2021. Link below.

>>>>> https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/11181

Congratulations are in order for alumna Sara Burd ‘19!! Or should we say, Miss Global United States 2022? 👑

“As the new Miss Global USA, I hope to use my platform to promote peace through understanding, something that was always at the forefront of my studies at the College of Charleston.” 👏 👏

✨ It’s a double alumni feature today! Yes, that’s right, the recently crowned Miss Global United States 2022 is a two time graduate of College of Charleston Department of Communication with both her bachelor’s AND master’s degree in Communication from College of Charleston! 🌟

Check out the full feature on Sara Burd ‘17 (MA ‘19) below. ⬇️ Congratulations, Sara!!

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{repost from College of Charleston Alumni} Sara Burd ’17 (MA ’19) competed as Miss Minnesota Global USA and was crowned Miss Global USA 2022 in July in Orlando, FL. Ms. Burd is also a Professional Model for Envy Models & Talent and a GIA-certified Jewelry Sales Associate/Jeweler. She attended Concordia College from 2012-2014 to earn a minor in Norwegian language. While at the College for her undergraduate career, Ms. Burd majored in communication and minored in French and Francophone studies. She joined Kappa Alpha Theta and competed for the Miss College of Charleston title, where she placed third in her first year, and second the following year. In 2019, Ms. Burd earned her MA in communications from CofC. She won her first pageant title at 23 as Miss South Carolina Global. Ms. Burd says, “As the new Miss Global USA, I hope to use my platform to promote peace through understanding, something that was always at the forefront of my studies at the College of Charleston.” She currently resides in Clearwater, FL.

To read more about Ms. Burd’s pageant journey, visit: https://bit.ly/SaraBurd1719.

(Photo by South Carolina photographer, Angel Samples)

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Congratulations, graduate faculty Dr. Milner! 👏👏

🥁 Drum roll please… 🥁

Introducing the newest Chair of the Department of Communication: Dr. Ryan M. Milner!

Dr. Milner earned his Ph.D. from The University of Kansas and has been a faculty member at the College of Charleston since 2012. He teaches courses such as Media in the Digital Age, Digital Media Ethics, and a capstone class in Podcasting. With research expertise in internet culture, he studies how online interactions (everything from and to Twitter debates and propaganda campaigns) influence and impact society, politics, and culture. He’s the co-author of the recently published book “You Are Here: A Field Guide for Navigating Polarized Speech, Conspiracy Theories, and Our Polluted Media Landscape” (2021), co-author of “The Ambivalent Internet: Mischief, Oddity, and Antagonism Online” (2017), and author of “The World Made Meme: Public Conversations and Participatory Media” (2016). He has also contributed commentary to outlets like TIME , Slate.com, Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB), NBC News, and The New York Times.

Read more on Dr. Milner: blogs.cofc.edu/communications/meet-the-department-chair-dr-ryan-m-milner/

Join us in welcoming Dr. Milner to the helm! 👏 👏 Be sure to swing by 9 College and say hello next time you’re on our beautiful campus. 🌴 👋

Wondering what’s the news with Dr. Jen Kopfman (former chair) and the vacant associate chair position? Stay tuned..

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🎓 Advance your career with a Master’s in Communication at the College of Charleston! Enroll for the Fall 2021 semester by July 1.

Link below for more info on our one year, fully online program taught by nationally and internationally renowned The Graduate School of the University of Charleston, S.C. faculty.

🔗: communication.cofc.edu/grad-programs

✨ Let’s get you started on your next milestone! Message us your questions, or contact the Director of Graduate Studies at [email protected].

YES, Dr. Goodier!! ✨ Congratulations! 👏👏

The Outstanding COMM Graduate Student award goes to a student who has distinguished themselves among their peers. The criteria for the award is strong academic performance, leadership and excellence in both personal and professional endeavors. This year there are two recipients. ✨

Presley Leopard was described by the graduate faculty as “tops in her section”, “a leader”, and a “diligent researcher”. Congratulations, Presley. We are proud of you! 👏

Katherine Soto Scott was described by graduate faculty as “the best student in her section”, “an excellent scholar and great with students”, and complimented with “her work was always a joy to read”. Well done, Katherine. We are proud of you! 👏

🥂🎓📜🌹 See you virtually at 5pm today! ⬇️

🎓📜🌹 Graduation is almost here! Join us in celebrating YOU next week at the virtual Senior Toast. 🥂

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One Day. Always College of Charleston. ✨

Join us TOMORROW (1.28.21) for a special livestream event. 🤩 More info: https://linktr.ee/cofccomm

Did you know? 🤔

The College of Charleston libraries have amazing resources for students, faculty, AND staff! The free news subscription to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal is just one example. 📰 Sign up with your Cougar info and get access to and articles, podcasts, newsletters, videos, and MORE!

For set-up instructions, go to libguides.library.cofc.edu/enewspapers

9 days left‼️ Take your next career step with a master's degree in ! Check out our one-year, online graduate program ➡️ communication.cofc.edu/grad-programs/

Application fees are waived by The Graduate School of the University of Charleston, S.C. through Jan 15. Use this code: 2021BFWUCSC

Questions? Contact our Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Michael Lee, at [email protected].

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It's that time of year again! 🤩 Consider taking your next career move with our one-year, online Master's of Arts in Communication graduate program ➡️ communication.cofc.edu/grad-programs/

Application fees are waived from Dec 1 - Jan 15. Just use this code: 2021BFWUCSC

Questions? Contact our Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Michael Lee, at [email protected].

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Looking to start your graduate education? The University of Charleston, S.C. at the College of Charleston is waiving application fees December 1st, 2020 through January 15th, 2021. Applicants for any of our 22 master’s degrees and 9 graduate certificate programs can use the waiver code 2021BFWUCSC to bypass the application fee now through January 15th, 2021.

Learn more about this admissions cycle, including the fee waiver and temporary waiver of standardized test scores in our latest blog post here: http://blogs.cofc.edu/gradschool/2020/12/03/apply-to-graduate-school-for-free-2/

Kudos to master’s student Brevin Galloway! 🏀 College of Charleston Athletics recently announced that Brevin (and his teammate Payton) was named to the preseason All-Colonial Athletic Association Second Team “as voted on by the league’s head coaches, media and sports information directors”. Way to go, Brevin!

“Galloway, who graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology, is the Cougars’ top returning player averaging 11.3 points per game. Last season, he led the team in steals (69) and was second in assists (55). A 2020 CAA All-Defensive Team selection, Galloway is currently pursuing his master’s degree in communication at The College.” 👏👏

See the full feature on Brevin here: cofcsports.com/news/2020/11/11/mens-basketball-galloway-and-willis-honored-on-all-caa-preseason-teams.aspx

📸 creds: CofC Athletics

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Shout out to alumnus Troy Lesesne '10 ➡️ He was recently named USL Championship's 2020 ! Lesesne is the Head Coach and Technical Director for New Mexico United, the pro men's soccer team in New Mexico.

Congrats on the huge recognition, Coach!! ⚽️🏆 Check out the full feature on Lesesne (who is also an undergrad alumnus of College of Charleston Department of Communication) in the post below, including links to the article announcment from NMU and a link to an ESPN Radio 101.7 segment with Lesesne.

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✨ Alumni Spotlight: Troy Lesesne ‘04 ‘10 ✨

Alumnus Troy Lesesne is the Head Coach and Technical Director for New Mexico United (NMU), the professional men’s soccer team of New Mexico. Recently he was named USL Championship's (USL) 2020 ! Congratulations, Coach!!

While at the College of Charleston, Troy received both his bachelor’s (2004) and master’s degree (2010) in . He was an All-American midfield soccer player for College of Charleston Athletics, and later became an assistant coach under Ralph Nundy for several years. Most recently, he was named the first coach in New Mexico United history.

Read more about Troy Lesesne’s recent awarding: newmexicoutd.com/news_article/show/1131408

Hear him on an ESPN Radio 101.7 exclusive: youtube.com/watch?v=OAR99a5U_w8

{repost from NMU} Troy Lesesne: 2020 USL Championship Coach of the Year! Congrats to our incredible gaffer, an honor so well deserved.
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Don't miss this virtual event next Tuesday, Nov 10! Featuring our own Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Mike Lee. 👏

Read more about each panelist and access the event link here: bullypulpitseries.org/11-10-the-2020-presidential-election-conjectures-and-consequences-part-ii/

This is event is open to the College of Charleston community and general public. Free AND virtual! The Graduate School of the University of Charleston, S.C. College of Charleston Department of Communication

Announcing the panelists for Part II of “The 2020 Presidential Election: Conjectures and Consequences” virtual panel on Nov 10!👇

• Dr. Michael Lee
• Dr. Karyn Amira
• Dr. Jordan Ragusa
• Dr. Claire Wofford

More on each panelist, and event link: bullypulpitseries.org/11-10-the-2020-presidential-election-conjectures-and-consequences-part-ii/

This panel is open to the College of Charleston community and general public. It is also co-hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the College of Charleston and will be moderated by Dean Gibbs Knotts. 👏

Tune in next Tuesday, November 10th @ 4PM!

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CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2020! Looking at you Kelsey, Marissa, Nicole, Kassidy, and Madison! 👏🎓📜🌹👏 We are so proud!

Check your Cougar email for a special message from the College of Charleston Department of Communication. ❤️

Check out these two and positions that just opened up at College of Charleston! ⬇️

More info and links to apply: jobs.cofc.edu

🍍 JOB ALERT for and alumni! Come work at College of Charleston! TWO communications/marketing positions were recently posted for different offices here on campus. 🤩 Tap the link in our bio and select the ‘jobs’ tab to see both position descriptions! (or go directly to jobs.cofc.edu)

💻 Application deadline for both is October 19. 🕰

Do you have use for a mentor? What if that mentor was a communication professional, or executive? Current students: check out this opportunity! It’s a unique one - don’t pass it up if you are interested.

Deadline: Wednesday, September 30

Apply here: communication.cofc.edu/advisorycouncil/mentorprotegeprogram.php

Calling all majors, minors, and master’s degree students! DON’T MISS this opportunity! 🚨 Multiple spots are available, so get your application in soon. The Advisory Council will visit virtually on October 22. Get excited! 🎉💻✍🏽

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30

Apply or see more info: communication.cofc.edu/advisorycouncil/mentorprotegeprogram.php

The Mentor-Protégé Program pairs students with a communication professional as a mentor from the department’s Advisory Council. These pairings last till the student graduates, and are often maintained informally post-college. Mentors guide their protégé through frequent meetings, setting goals, providing advice, coaching, and more! Check out our Council members (and maybe your next mentor) via the link in our bio. ✨

Stay tuned for more exciting events during the Council’s October 22nd virtual visit! 🗣

Attention students and alumni! College of Charleston Career Center is offering FIVE virtual career fairs this fall. 👇 Make sure you don’t miss the and fair on Oct 14! Register for any of these events here: linktr.ee/careercofc

Starting this week! Mark your calendar and register for these upcoming virtual fairs. ✨ Peep the and fair on Oct 14! 😍

✔️ Brush up interviewing skills
✔️ Tweak that resume
✔️ Talk with potential employers

{repost from College of Charleston Career Center} Go to careercenter.cofc.edu to register for one or all of the Fall Virtual Career Fairs. Call if you have questions 843-953-5692

- Let's keep everyone safe and healthy!

go.cofc.edu/cougarpledge

From the College of Charleston SGA:

We hope everyone is safe and healthy! Today, we want to share the that the Student Government Association created to ensure continued safety in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic when we return to campus in-person on September 14th. This pledge was written by various student leaders for the campus community. The covers the expected behaviors and practices that people across our campus—students, faculty, and staff— are expected to follow in order to keep our campus healthy.

We know that many of you are eager to return to campus, and we share that sentiment. However, in order to ensure that we remain on campus once we return, we must all follow the practices outlined in this pledge. As a CofC Community, we have faced challenging times in the past and have risen to the occasion, emerging stronger and more united.

Take the by using this link: https://go.cofc.edu/CougarPledge

Update on Fall 2020 Academic Calendar

🗣 Message from the College of Charleston and President Hsu regarding the Fall 2020 academic calendar.

Update on Fall 2020 Academic Calendar College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu sent the following message to the campus community on June 1, 2020: Dear Campus Community, I wanted to provide you a brief update regarding an important step in our return-to-campus planning. As you can imagine, there are a thousand moving parts in bring...

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Students: Get your CofC The New York Times subscription here! 👇

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HUGE congratulations to graduate faculty member Dr. Amanda Ruth-McSwain! She was recently awarded one of the six college-wide annual faculty awards of distinction: the Distinguished Service Award! 🎉

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of a colleague who, beyond his or her required duties, has a sustained career of serving the college community in an outstanding and distinguished manner. Nominations for these awards are submitted by CofC faculty colleagues, and a recipient is selected after comprehensive review by the designated award committee for each award. The six award recipients are presented annually by the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs at the College of Charleston. ✨

Way to go, Dr. Ruth! Check out the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the College of Charleston's post below to see what the award selection committee and Provost Fran Welch had to say specifically about Dr. Ruth's exemplary service to the College. 👇

A very big congratulations to Amanda Ruth-McSwain! Dr. Ruth-McSwain is named this year’s winner of CofC’s Distinguished Service Award. This is one of CofC’s top awards given to faculty each spring. Interim Provost Fran Welch shared the following about Dr. Ruth-McSwain, writing, that she “brings a particular shine to the College of Charleston through the reach and impact of her endless service. The committee was most impressed with Amanda for her extraordinary leadership by placing the College in the national spotlight through the Bully Pulpit Series, while at the same time devoting her energy and commitment to her students on campus. Her skillful engagement with industry and political leaders -- with the College's constituencies and betterment always being her highest priority -- makes her an invaluable member of our campus community. As a servant leader, Amanda has integrated her service to the College by creating countless experiential opportunities for her students (e.g., NASA production assistants during the eclipse, CBS and CNN debate and town hall volunteer opportunities), thereby extending their career horizons. Her service has extended to many other opportunities, including being an interim Associate Dean, Director of the Master of Arts program in Communication, and so many campus-wide committees and efforts. Amanda notes that it is particularly satisfying to see students launch careers they would not have thought of as a result of their participation in these events. Dr. Ruth-McSwain embodies the selflessness and commitment of a faithful public servant as she seeks the best for students, her department, and the College, and we are pleased to see her honored with the College’s 2020 Distinguished Service Award.”
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📷 credit: Ruta Smith, Charleston City Paper
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Congrats to the Class of 2020 - Department of Communication, College of Charleston

Congratulations, Class of 2020!! 🌹🎓🌹 And WELCOME to the legacy! We are so proud to see you join our alumni ranks and look forward to continuing to follow your journey. We will be here for you, so please stay in touch! ❤️

Congrats to the Class of 2020 - Department of Communication, College of Charleston This video was compiled by the Department of Communication at the College of Charleston in May 2020. It shows video messages from 24 people, including depart...

Calling all job hunters! 🗣 Check out the College of Charleston resources available for you, whether you are an alumnus/alumna or a current student. 👇

🧐 Are you job hunting? Let us help! See below for College of Charleston job search platforms available to you, whether you are an alumnus/alumna or a current student. 💻
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Check out the College of Charleston Department of Communication blog! When we hear or see communication job openings we post them under the ‘jobs’ tab on the blog. blogs.cofc.edu/communications/category/jobs/
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Hey master’s students: Did you know we also post jobs to the MCOM blog? Check it out here: blogs.cofc.edu/mcomgradprogram/category/jobs/
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The College of Charleston Career Center has great *new* virtual resources. These include tips, tricks, and suggested job search platforms. It’s definitely worth checking out! Make sure to sign up for Handshake, which shows internship AND job postings around the world. 🌎 careercenter.cofc.edu
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For our alumni: College of Charleston Alumni has a great Alumni Career Center with TONS of postings! Set up job alerts with keywords (like ‘communication’, ‘marketing’, ‘social media’, ‘sport’, ‘public relations’, etc.) to get instant hits emailed directly to you. The postings come from all across the nation and the world! 🗺 alumnijobs.cofc.edu
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Make sure to give the above a follow on social media to stay up-to-date on all their tips and tricks. 👍 Happy job searching! 🔍
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👇 Check your Cougar email, Class of 2020! 🎓

✨ Class of 2020: Today, we celebrate YOU. Check your Cougar email for some very special messages just for you. 🌹🎓
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Questions or comments? Email [email protected]
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Congratulations, Nicole Russo, this year's Outstanding COMM Graduate Student! 🎓🌹🍍

🍍 This week we celebrate our departmental senior and master’s awardees, recognized previously at our virtual Senior Toast. Let’s start with this year’s Outstanding COMM Graduate Student awardee - Nicole Russo! 🎓 ✨
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The Outstanding COMM Graduate Student award goes to a student who has distinguished themselves among their peers. The criteria for the award is strong academic performance, leadership and excellence in both personal and professional endeavors. Congratulations, Nicole! We are so proud and can’t wait to see what’s in store for you next! 🎓
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