School of Communication inspires its faculty and students

Left to right: Dr. Lance Lippert, Dr. Rebecca Hayes, Dr. Brent Simonds, and Dr. Megan Hopper

With extensive courses, dedicated faculty, and culminating experiences that prepare students for their careers, communications majors remain a reminder of why the School of Communication is the best in the Midwest to study communication.

TV-10 is celebrating its 50th anniversary and launching a campaign to raise $50,000

Group of students posing for a photo on the TV-10 set in 2008

Illinois State University’s student-run television program, TV-10, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The journey, which began with the first live newscast on March 4, 1974, is now commemorated through a grand reunion on campus scheduled for April 12-13, 2024. Alumni and friends are invited to join the festivities, honoring 50 years of remarkable student achievement and involvement.

Where are they now?: Jay and Doris Groves

married couple standing next to Redbird statute in Redbird Plaza

Even when Jay ’80, M.S. ’83, and Doris (Liefer) Groves ’81 are thousands of miles from home, it’s not uncommon for a stranger to notice the emblem on Jay’s polo shirt or the logo on Doris’ scarf. 

Outstanding seniors recognized by the School of Communication

Outstanding Seniors 2023

The School of Communication is proud to recognize five exemplary students with the 2023 “Outstanding Senior” award—an honor given to the top student(s) in each COM major.
Congratulations to David Allen (Communication Studies), Miriam Wolff (Communication Studies), Elizabeth Urban (Journalism), Maddy Artman (Mass Media), and Kyah Joseph (Public Relations).