With the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester, CASNews will resume its summer schedule of being published every two weeks.
Unit: Communication
Research Challenge Grant winners announced
Eight research projects involving 16 faculty members are the winners of the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Grants. Proposals submitted this year were required to focus on one of two themes: “Equity” or “Environment.” Recipients will deliver presentations about their research projects at a College of Arts and Sciences Research Symposium on Friday, October 11.
Graduating Redbirds: Public relations student ready for her next step—Harvard Medical School
Emmalynne Shumard was at her internship with University Marketing and Communications when she received the phone call informing her of her acceptance into Harvard Medical School’s master’s program in media, medicine, and health.
Redbird Buzz x COM-versations with TV-10 alum Alicia Bettes ’94
In this special crossover episode of Redbird Buzz and the School of Communication’s COM-versations, Alicia Bettes ’94 shares the story of her professional journey that got its start on the campus of Illinois State University.
ReggieCon Live presents Memoirs: Ruins, Reflections, Creations, and Dreams
Memoir writing is a form of autobiographical writing where the author recounts memories from their personal life experiences. What is memoir? What do we include when we write a memoir? What do we not include?
ReggieCon Live presents Our Monsters, Ourselves: Societal Concerns through a Pop Culture Lens
Monster studies often intersect with literature, psychology, anthropology, history, and cultural studies. It explores how monsters reflect societal fears, moral issues, and psychological conflicts, making it a multidimensional field that’s intellectually stimulating.
ReggieCon Live presents Apocalyptic Reimaginings: A Generative Flash Fiction Experiment
On Saturday, April 27, from 5-6 p.m., the English Department will sponsor the session titled Apocalyptic Reimaginings: A Generative Flash Fiction Experiment in the Circus Room at Bone Student Center.
Join WGLT for an open house May 1
The Illinois State University campus and Bloomington-Normal community are invited to an open house celebrating our new location on May 1 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
TV-10 News inducts 12 Illinois State alums into the Broadcast Hall of Fame
TV-10 is proud to announce that 12 Illinois State alumni have been inducted into the prestigious Illinois State University Broadcast Hall of Fame. These individuals were inducted for their exemplary work in the field of broadcasting.
Outstanding seniors recognized by the School of Communication
The School of Communication is proud to recognize four exemplary students with the 2024 “Outstanding Senior” award—an honor given to the top student in each COM major.