Thanks to all who participated in the search process for our new faculty members! Starting in the Fall of 2022, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Irene Sarmiento and Dr. Meg Tully to the Communication Studies Department faculty!

Dr. Meg Tully

• Appointed Assistant Professor of Communication Studies on August 1, 2022
• PhD, University of Iowa; MA, Ball State University; BA, Belmont University
• Research interests include the intersections of feminist media studies and critical rhetoric
• Teaching interests include diversity, equity, and social justice

Dr. Irene Sarmiento

• Appointed Assistant Professor of Communication Studies on August 1, 2022
• PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MA, University of Wisconsin-Madison; BA, University of California-Santa Barbara
• Research interests include interpersonal communication, specifically decision-making and relationships
• Teaching interests include public speaking, intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, persuasion, organizational communication