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Alan Buck G’13 named School of Communications director of development
February 17, 2026
A graduate of the M.A. in Interactive Media program, Buck returns to the School of Communications to guide development efforts that advance student opportunities, academic priorities and alumni engagement.
Shannon Zenner authors chapter in new journalism and media textbook
February 5, 2026
The assistant professor of communication design contributed a chapter to a newly released textbook that aims to prepare the next generation of journalism, media and advertising educators.
Vanessa Bravo publishes book chapter examining migration, public diplomacy
December 29, 2025
The assistant dean in the School of Communications explores how migration through Mexico has become a flashpoint for public diplomacy and political tension.
Yasmine Arrington Brooks ’15 named a 2025 Washingtonian of the Year
December 29, 2025
On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Yasmine Arrington Brooks ’15, will be recognized as a 2025 Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine.
Sport management majors selected for COSMA honor society
December 16, 2025
Ten ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ sport management majors have been selected for induction into the COSMA Chi Sigma Mu Honor Society, a national distinction recognizing academic excellence, leadership and professional engagement in the sport industry.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Comm publishes fall 2025 issue of research journal
December 15, 2025
From Super Bowl halftime shows to debates over book bans, the most recent edition of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Journal investigates some of the most contested media issues of the moment.
Shannon Zenner’s new research explores how typography reflects political polarization
December 15, 2025
The assistant professor of communication design examined how typefaces operate as political cues rather than neutral design elements.
From ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ to D.C.: Alumni share insights from NBC News, NatGeo and The Post
November 7, 2025
While attending MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C., a group of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ journalism students joined alumni for an evening of professional networking and mentorship.
Vanessa Bravo contributes to global journalism study spanning 75 countries
October 28, 2025
The assistant dean in the School of Communications co-authored two chapters for the Worlds of Journalism Study 3, examining journalists’ employment conditions and the state of journalism in Costa Rica.
Vanessa Bravo delivers public diplomacy keynote at AMEI’s annual congress in Mexico
October 23, 2025
During the annual conference, which drew 700 scholars and 1,400 students, the assistant dean in the School of Communications discussed the growing challenges facing public diplomacy professionals today.