Learn the latest happenings in the Department of Communications Studies.
By: Erika Verellen Communication Studies major, Laura Tatum, is a rising senior preparing to graduate this December. With only about a month left to go here at Belmont, Laura sat down with me to reflect on her most cherished memories during her time at the university. Laura began by boasting about the communication department, emphasizing …
On Wednesday, November 9th, Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) hosted the semiannual COM 1100 Speech Contest. Earlier in the semester, COM 1100 and HON 1130 instructors selected students from their classes to present in a semi-final round. From that round, eight students advanced to the final round held in the Massey Boardroom: Tessa Dalton |How to …
On Wednesday, October 12, Belmont’s chapter of Lambda Pi Eta inducted 14 new members. Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). Lambda Pi Eta has over 400 active chapters at four-year colleges and universities worldwide. It was founded in 1985 at the University of Arkansas …
By: Erika Verellen Undergraduate Senior and Pennsylvanian, Rachel Boorse, is double majoring in both Corporate Communication and Sport Administration. In a recent interview, Boorse shared her experience as an intern at the Nashville Predators. Before she began her higher-education journey at Belmont, Boorse always wanted to be a part of the sport industry, and moving …
By: Cae Rolle One word. Four syllables. Advocacy. This is the word that comes to mind when I consider human rights, environmental and wildlife protection, world peace, public awareness campaigns, measures to combat poverty, homelessness, or even hopelessness, and other social-change initiatives. What would the world be like if not for our nonprofits? The tale …
Who is Meg Tully? Dr. Meg Tully is a Belmont alumna who has come back to teach at Belmont and share her love for communication, pop-culture and comedy. When I asked her this question, Meg said without hesitation, “I am a pop-culture obsessive who conned her way into academia because I study TV.” Meg, one …
By: Caelyn Rolle “I am more than my academics” Dr. Irene Lawrence reminds us that beneath all of the recognition that comes with being in academia, there is still a human being who wants to be seen and acknowledged. I recently interviewed Dr. Lawrence to learn more about the human behind the academic degree. Not …
Dr. Suzanne Lindsey retired in the spring of 2021. She was named Professor Emerita at the May 7, 2022 Commencement Ceremony for her many years of dedicated service to Belmont University. In addition to her administrative service as chair of the Communication Studies Department for many years, Dr. Lindsey was active in the Belmont community. …
We had 31 Communication Studies and Corporate Communication Studies majors cross the stage at the spring Commencement Ceremony, May 7. Corporate Communication major, Ethan Karr, was the student commencement speaker, and Dr. Suzanne Lindsey was named Professor Emerita. Here are some pictures from the day:
The Mary Etta Cook Communication Studies Graduate of the Year Award is named for the founder of the Communication Studies department, Mary Etta Cook. Professor Emerita Cook was a beloved teacher and colleague who served Belmont for more than 30 years. The annual award goes to a Corporate Communication or Communication Studies major who excels …