Unit: Communication

Where are they now? Dr. Larry Long

photo of Drs. Larry and Penelope Long

This edition of “Where are they now?” features retired Executive Director of Illinois State’s School of Communication Dr. Larry Long.

The Vidette and WGLT to co-locate

Vidette Building

Two greatly successful news organizations will be under one roof. The Vidette and WGLT will be located together in The Vidette building, located at 500 W. Locust Street, Normal, IL, 61761. The co-location is planned to be completed by the summer of 2023. 

Showing off COM during ISU’s Family Day and beyond

Fell Hall, made of bricks, sitting on the tree-covered Quad

Illinois State University’s School of Communication participated in ISU’s annual Family Day on Saturday, October 1, 2022. This event is one of many that the School hosts during the year that culminates in COM Week in April.

The Forensics Union is ready for the new season … and it has big plans

Two male students walk from left to right on Illinois State University's Quad in front of Fell Hall, a brick building below a blue sky.

The Illinois State Forensics Union is celebrating winning titles from tournaments across the circuit, as they compete this year in their first non-COVID season (i.e., barring any spike in cases and the need for restrictions this fall and winter) since fall 2019. The team has earned 15 individual championships, one team championship, and qualified for 29 events for the national tournaments.

Graduate students presenting at NCA Convention

Fell Hall

Graduate students in the School of Communication will be presenting their scholarly work at the National Communication Association’s (NCA) 108th Annual Convention. The convention will be held November 17–20, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana.