News: Department of Communication Studies

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Research |

UNLV social media expert Natalie Pennington explores the impact of politics and partisanship on online friendships.

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Research |

Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute student researchers embrace remote learning and engage in public policy research to benefit UNLV and the region.

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Arts and Culture |

UNLV debate expert Jacob Thompson examines the impact a Trump-Biden matchup will have on the final election result.

Natalie Pennington
Research |

Communication in the digital space can make us closer or tear us apart.

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Campus News |

Educational series explores issues on race and seeks solutions for a more inclusive society.

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Campus News |

Office of Online Education offers tips to ensure student success, from tech to study habits, while engaging in remote education.

Nicole Santero at home, surrounded by BTS memorabilia, including a poster.
People |

Nicole Santero balances her job communicating about the School of Public Health with her doctoral research on the BTS phenomenon.

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People |

This financial aid counselor is working on a master's degree in public administration to help further her UNLV career.

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People |

Remote orientation keeps energy and enthusiasm up among new students through the pandemic.

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People |

National Guard member and UNLV student Jackie Trujillo finds way to balance helping combat the virus with her studies.

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Business and Community |

UNLV communication studies professor Natalie Pennington offers tips to preserve your mental health while protecting your physical health.

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Research |

UNLV communication professor Emma Bloomfield on breaking through scientific misinformation