Internships and professional development have become part of the culture within the School of Communication and Tom Lamonica is one of the many individuals to thank for that.
The untiring director of professional experiences, Tom Lamonica
Unit: Communication
Illinois State University hosts National Forensics Association (NFA) Nationals
The National Forensics Association (NFA) National Tournament is being held this year at Illinois State University April 14–18.
COM Week 2022: “Be The Change”
Starting April 4 and lasting through April 8 the School of Communication will be hosting its annual COM Week. The theme this year is “Be the Change, Connect through Communication.”
COM grads honored with alumni awards
Two successful Illinois State University alumni, Carl Hulse and Tiara M. Tucker, receive the Alumni Achievement Award and Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Award.
Birds Give Back 2022 results
Birds Give Back is the annual day of giving for at Illinois State University. The School of Communication received the most gifts and raised more than twice the amount it did in 2021.
Georgia (The Republic of) on our mind
Three faculty from the School of Communication traveled to the Republic of Georgia in December as part of a U.S. State Department-funded program to bolster media education and democracy among Georgia journalists and university educators.
A Long-time Voice for ISU Athletics, Lance Lippert
Dr. Lance Lippert has been a long-time voice for ISU athletics with his extensive and reputable PA (public address) announcing background. Lance is also a noteworthy figure within the School of Communication.
Scholarships for School of Communication students
The School of Communication at Illinois State University offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for students. Applications for 2022 School of Communication scholarships are now available
Three WZND students win BEA scholarships
The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) is an academic media organization, promoting insights, excellence in media production, and career advancement for educators, students, and professionals. Illinois State University’s School of Communication is proud to have three students who won scholarships in this nationwide competition.
COM faculty and staff award winners announced
Several School of Communication faculty and staff earned important awards for their work in teaching and in research over the past year. They include Dr. Lindsey Thomas, Dr. Aimee Miller-Ott, Dr. John McHale, Dr. Joe Zompetti, Elizabeth Chupp, and Erianne Thedorf.
