News: Department of Communication Studies

professor in lecture class
Research |

A new public communication lab is helping students, staff and community members improve their speaking skills.

Students work computers at Black Fire Innovation
Campus News |

A collection of news stories capturing the excitement and accomplishments of UNLV at the start of a new decade.

Nicole Schultz with ice cream cone.
People |

This alumna-turned-employee savors the small moments in life and work at UNLV's International Gaming Institute.

UNLV professor Matthew Lachniet works in his lab on campus.
People |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made the news in 2019.

u.n.l.v. professor arya udry looks at a meteorite that she is holding up to the light
Research |

A collection of stories featuring interesting discoveries driven by UNLV that have made news in 2019.

A woman stands at a sand trap on a golf course
People |

College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year Sarah Thornton struck out on her own 12 years ago, and has reaped success since.

computer screen showing Facebook friend requests
Research |

UNLV communication studies professor and social media researcher Natalie Pennington unveils the biggest online dealbreakers, cling makers, and tips for culling your contact list.

A chef raises a cleaver to chop and onion and broccoli.
People |

These faculty members aren't just accomplished in their academic fields. They all have one thing in common: success in the hobbies they're passionate about.

Evelyn Johnson by a vase of flowers.
People |

As a UNLV alum, employee, and mom, Johnson works to enhance UNLV every day.

Carlos Flores stands in front of a bank of television screens
Arts and Culture |

How the gatekeepers in pop culture find exclusivity in their fandom.

A dry lake bed at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Research |

UNLV researcher develops new method for categorizing climate change beliefs and shares tactics for communicating with deniers.

Chuck Todd, host of NBC's Meet the Press, moderates a discussion at the Bellagio in Las Vegas between former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and former Speaker of the House John Boehner.
Business and Community |

Inaugural symposium highlights need for collaboration across academia, business, and government to secure a prosperous American workforce.