WGLT, Bloomington-Normal’s NPR member-station, has earned two national awards from the Public Media Journalists Association.
WGLT earns 2 national PMJA awards for ‘Living Black’ series, COVID-19 reporting
Unit: Communication
Dr. Sally E. Parry, professor of English and associate dean, to retire June 30, 2021
Professor of English and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Affairs Dr. Sally E. Parry will retire after 33 years of service to Illinois State University. A retirement reception will be June 23.
Students reach new heights on Alternative Break service trips
Thirty Illinois State students and trip leaders traveled to five different locations in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Michigan to serve communities in need May 9-15 for Illinois State’s annual Alternative Spring Break (ASB) service trips.
Dr. Byron Craig receives Living Our Values Award
Dr. Byron Craig of the School of Communication is a recipient of the Living Our Values Award for his work that embodies Illinois State University’s value of Individualized Attention.
Vidette looks to future of journalism with learning lab revamp
The Vidette will begin the fall 2021 semester headed in a new direction after a reorganization that will better prepare students for the journalism of the future.
#BirdsGiveBack provides COM with great alumni support
At Illinois State University and many other public universities, alumni donations and support are vital and valuable contributors for campus success.
Social Media Roundup: What’s been going on in COM
Here at Illinois State, life can get hectic and sometimes you can miss out on what’s going on around you.
A year into the pandemic, a look at the School of Communication
In March 2020 Illinois State and the rest of the world came to a standstill. The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) had begun its course throughout the United States, and life was beginning to look very different.
Meet the 2021 CTLT Teaching Scholars-in-Residence
Dr. Allison Alcorn, Dr. Sarah Boesdorfer, and Dr. Ashley Hall will develop in-depth professional development for CTLT’s Summer Institute.
Among the country’s best: Three COM Faculty win BEA awards
The BEA announced its winners for its 2021 Festival of Media Arts during a virtual event held March 29, and three COM faculty members–Dr. John McHale and Drs. Brent and Cheri Simonds–won prominent awards.
