UNC Charlotte Communication Studies

Dr. Ashli Stokes, Professor in the Department of Communication Studies, presented as part of a recent US-Moldova Sharing Session, organized by UNC Charlotte’s Department of Public Health Sciences.

During the session on Friday, Feb. 26, Dr. Stokes discussed effective advocacy strategies that lead to positive health changes. The presentation was provided to UNC Charlotte Public Health students and faculty/students at the School of Public Health Management in Moldova. As part of her overview of an advocacy framework, Dr. Stokes discussed key points in designing effective health messages and provided some examples of successful strategies drawn from her research. Her Moldovian co-presenter, Oxana Ruscineau of Societatea Moldovei impotriva Tuberculozei (SMIT), discussed how her team works to communicate effective public health messages about tuberculosis prevention and treatment from a community perspective.

The Communication Studies community has been grieved and outraged over the recent racist events unfolding nationally. Over the past week, a diverse and inclusive ad hoc committee of the Communication Studies faculty crafted a Statement of Support for Racial Justice in response to these events.

The statement is here, and and it includes comments of support and actions we, as faculty and staff, intend to take to enhance the racial justice commitment of the department. The statement has been affirmed by a large majority of the faculty.

Congratulations to Tara Gomez Doubiago on defending her master's project successfully today!

Tara's thesis is titled "Social Media: Tools, Trends and Opportunities."

Based on data from 26 social media strategists and secondary research, Tara identified key insights for social media professionals in her white paper.

Thanks so much to Dr. Stokes and Dr. Norander for their guidance on her committee. I have enjoyed serving as Tara's advisor and mentor so much! She is an outstanding strategist with a tremendous work ethic, and I'm excited to support her as she returns to the public relations industry.

- Dr. Gallicano

Congratulations to Meghan Hendry for her outstanding honors thesis and defense today!

Meghan's thesis is titled, "What Makes Christian Devotionals Powerful? An Analysis of Online Devotionals Through the Lens of Feminist Liberation Rhetoric."

Her analysis was thorough, and she produced insightful findings regarding online devotionals.

Many thanks to her committee, Dr. Stokes and Dr. Lewis. It was an honor to serve as her advisor and to become one of her mentors.

– Dr. Gallicano

We are so proud of our alumna, Jordan Estabrook, for her extraordinary work in assisting with crisis management on campus.

Also, many thanks to our outstanding adjunct professor, Ms. Christy Jackson, for mentoring her and for hiring her.

An education in crisis communications In a matter of months, Jordan Estabrook ‘19 went from a communications student to crisis communicator, as she has helped UNC Charlotte’s Business Affairs Division navigate its response to COVID-19.

Want to boost your chances in the job market?
Thinking about Graduate School and want to sharpen your research skills?
Ending this semester with a great GPA?

CONSIDER APPLYING TO THE COMMUNICATION STUDIES HONORS PROGRAM!

ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSION:
• Overall GPA of 3.3 or higher
• COMM Major with a GPA of 3.3 or higher in all Comm Studies/Journ. Courses
• Completion of at least 30 (at UNC Charlotte) but not more than 80 credit hours
• Must have taken at least 6 hours COMM or Journalism Courses
• Completion of the Honors Program application form:https://communication.uncc.edu/sites/communication.uncc.edu/files/media/docs/Honors_Application.pdf

Learn more at https://communication.uncc.edu/honors

Questions? Contact Dr. Stokes at: [email protected]

DEADLINE: May 8, 2020

The one college student in the state honored for creating and leading innovative projects that address community needs is a UNC Charlotte Communication Studies major!

Senior Neariah Mandisa-Drummond is the 2019 recipient of the John H. Barnhill Civic Trailblazer Award. Read more about her inspiring achievements on Inside UNC Charlotte.

Senior receives ‘civic trailblazer’ award Senior Neariah Mandisa-Drummond is the 2019 recipient of the John H. Barnhill Civic Trailblazer Award.

Want to boost your chances in the job market? Thinking about graduate school and want to sharpen your research skills?

Here's an opportunity!

If you're a Comm major with an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher, a GPA of 3.3 or higher in all Comm Studies/Journ. courses, completion of at least 30 credit hours (at UNC Charlotte) but not more than 80 credit hours, and completion of at least 6 hours COMM or Journalism courses -- consider applying to the Communication Studies Honors Program!

Apply viahttps://communication.uncc.edu/sites/communication.uncc.edu/files/media/docs/Honors_Application.pdf

Questions? Contact Dr. Stokes at: [email protected]

The deadline is Dec. 12, 2019.

To find out if you're eligible, complete this survey: http://bit.ly/SMSStudy-FB 😃💚⛏ Receive a $40 Amazon card (for non-students) or a $10 card (for students) after the interview. Protocol 18-0333.

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We congratulate the graduating class of 2019!

A big congratulations go to Satoria Ray for defending her honors thesis, titled

"Code Switching in the Popular Television Series 'How to Get Away With Murder.'"

Many thanks to her advisor, Dr. Leeman, and her committee: Dr. Stokes and Ms. Brais.