Dept. of Communication, Mason

Dept. of Communication, Mason Located in Fairfax, VA. We have a robust undergraduate program with five concentrations!

The last Mason COMM Summer intern of the week is-Kathryn Dorre, who is a junior communication major with a minor in mark...
09/04/2026

The last Mason COMM Summer intern of the week is-Kathryn Dorre, who is a junior communication major with a minor in marketing. She interned over the summer at Leidos, an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Kathryn worked in communications within the Office of Technology and supported internal communication efforts that helped improve information flow and engagement across the organization. Through this internship, she gained hands-on experience in professional writing, digital communication, and internal branding while applying skills learned in her coursework. Some of Kathryn’s internship tasks included:

• writing and publishing blog posts for internal audiences,
• updating and maintaining internal website pages,
• supporting communication projects within the Office of Technology, and
• assisting with content organization and digital communications updates.

This internship helped Kathryn strengthen her professional communication skills while learning how large organizations manage internal messaging and employee engagement. The experience is also helped her build practical skills in writing, editing, and digital content management that will support her future career in communication and marketing.

GMU PRSSA is back! Students kicked off the semester by meeting the board, connecting with peers, and learning more about...
09/02/2026

GMU PRSSA is back!

Students kicked off the semester by meeting the board, connecting with peers, and learning more about what PRSSA has in store this Fall. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead!

Missed the interest meeting? Come find PRSSA tomorrow at COMM Discovery Day ✨

Join PRSSA this Wednesday for the first meeting on the fall semester! All students are invited to attend! If  you’re int...
09/01/2026

Join PRSSA this Wednesday for the first meeting on the fall semester! All students are invited to attend! If you’re interested in public relations, media strategy, marketing, or digital storytelling, PRSSA is your gateway to agency tours, professional workshops, and executive networking opportunities.

📅 When: September 2 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Horizon Hall, Room 5225
🍕 Free pizza and refreshments

🚨Reminder: Today is the LAST day to add classes to your Fall 2026 schedule
08/31/2026

🚨Reminder: Today is the LAST day to add classes to your Fall 2026 schedule

The Mason COMM Summer Intern of the week is Madison Turner, who is a senior communication major with a concentration in ...
08/28/2026

The Mason COMM Summer Intern of the week is Madison Turner, who is a senior communication major with a concentration in public relations. She interned at Hopewell City Public Schools in Hopewell, Virginia. Madison’s supervisor is the Communications and Public Relations Specialist. The internship provides Madison with valuable hands-on experience in public relations within an educational environment Some of her tasks included:

· developing marketing strategies for school programs and district initiatives,

· creating social media content for school events and announcements,

· capturing and editing photographs for use in promotional materials and online platforms,

· assisting in promoting school events through digital communication channels, and

· supporting general communication efforts across departments as needed.

She was able to apply classroom knowledge to real-world communication tasks while building professional skills in content creation, strategic messaging, and audience engagement. Overall, this opportunity helped strengthen her interest in pursuing a career in public relations and strategic communications after graduation.

⭐MASON COMM ADVISING ALERT⭐Our   advising drop-in hours for are available! Students are welcome to come by the   main of...
08/25/2026

⭐MASON COMM ADVISING ALERT⭐

Our advising drop-in hours for are available! Students are welcome to come by the main office in Horizon Hall 5200 to meet with our Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Amy Vaillancourt Mandt, on:

💫Tuesday between 11:00am and 1:00pm
💫Thursday between 1:00pm and 3:00pm

Come early as these are first come, first served! Check-in will be at the front desk in Horizon Hall 5200.

08/24/2026

Happy FDOC! Don’t forget to RSVP to COMM Discovery Day happening NEXT Thursday 🎉

The Mason COMM Summer Intern of the week is-Cassie Northern, who is a senior communication minor with a concentration in...
08/21/2026

The Mason COMM Summer Intern of the week is-Cassie Northern, who is a senior communication minor with a concentration in journalism and is majoring in Art and Visual Technology. She was a Summer 2026 remote intern for The Fairfax Girl, which creates lifestyle and community content for those living in Northern Virginia. It is a branch underneath a network titled The Local Girl, which also reports on many communities throughout the U.S. and draws in an audience of millions each year. During her internship, Cassie communicated closely with The Local Girl’s deputy editor Stephanie Spear while exploring her community, sharing exciting happenings she found with readers, and dipping her toe into the world of lifestyle journalism. Some of Cassie’s internship tasks included:

● writing various articles focused on different lifestyle happenings in NOVA,

● engaging in interviews with different members of the community,

● completing research in various topics in order to gain the most valuable information,

● gathering social media content, and

● sourcing events to add to The Fairfax Girl’s website calendar for the community to access.

Overall, Cassie was very excited to intern with The Fairfax Girl because of all the new experiences that allowed her to utilize and sharpen her existing journalism skills. She was also excited to venture out, learn more about her hometown, and gather valuable information about interviewing, writing, website-creation, and more that she will use in her future endeavors.

The Department of Communication invites all COMM students, faculty, staff, and anyone interested in Communication to our...
08/17/2026

The Department of Communication invites all COMM students, faculty, staff, and anyone interested in Communication to our welcome back event! Join us for COMM Discovery Day on Thursday, September 3 from 11 AM - 2 PM in Dewberry Hall.

Come grab some FREE snacks, pick up swag, learn more about the Communication major and minor, meet student orgs and research centers, and connect with fellow COMM students and faculty! 💬

RSVP here: https://communication.gmu.edu/events/18420

Horizon Hall isn’t the same without you,  ! We’ll see you back on campus in just 7 days 💚💛
08/17/2026

Horizon Hall isn’t the same without you, ! We’ll see you back on campus in just 7 days 💚💛

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4400 University Drive, Horizon Hall 5200
Fairfax, VA
22030

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