News: Department of Communication Studies

Joey Cruz 
People |

Coming to UNLV from Hagatña, Guam opened up new doors for communication studies major Joey Cruz to discover jobs, internships, service opportunities, and more.

woman with Black Labrador wearing service animal vest
Campus News |

Student Service 2021 Award recipient Ayla Gelsinger helps those recovering from PTSD through her work with Silver State Service Dogs.

backpack and laptop on lawn filled with leaves forming wifi symbol
People |

Oral communication proved to be a benchmark as courses shifted online at the start of the pandemic.

woman surrounded by laptops, ipad, phone, and other tech covers ears in frustration
Research |

UNLV social media expert Natalie Pennington shares the top 10 takeaways of research on the impact of video chats, email, online gaming, and other communication tech on stress, loneliness, and relationships.

brandi planet standing with arms folded
People |

Alumna puts communication, law degrees to work while co-founding new firm.

I Voted stickers
Campus News |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV experts and their analysis of all things politics in 2020.

Professor Nancy Lough standing in front of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
People |

Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.

medical worker in full protective suit making "LV" sign with hands
Business and Community |

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.

Professor Ashkan Salamat in his lab at U.N.L.V.
Research |

A yearlong collection of UNLV faculty making the news for their discoveries and contributions to the community.

UNLV communication studies professor Rebecca Rice
Research |

As public health and local government officials grapple with misinformation, UNLV crisis communication researcher Rebecca Rice shares battle plan tips.

BMW students
Research |

UNLV students share their stories in a thought-provoking Brookings podcast series exploring immigration in the U.S.

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Campus News |

'We Need to Talk' discussion series continues. Tune into the next episode Oct. 29.