Learn the latest happenings in the Department of Communications Studies.
By: Olivia Olsen Students on campus participated in Belmont Panhellenic’s Formal Sorority Recruitment via Zoom between Jan. 21-24, 2021. Although the event is commonly held in person, campus safety regulations made recruitment fully virtual. Accommodations included Zoom breakout rooms replacing face-to-face meetings and converting written schedules into Excel spreadsheets. As a participant in the process …
The Communication Studies Department hosted a WELLCore event with Dr. David Zarefsky, professor emeritus at Northwestern University on January 25. Dr. Zarefsky discussed the importance of communication criticism and explained how it applies to presidential inaugurals. Professor Michelle Shaw was a student of Dr. Zarefsky at Northwestern and invited him as part of her COM …
At the conclusion of last semester, 11 majors from the Communication Studies Department celebrated their graduation from Belmont. On Friday, November 20th, The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences held a socially-distanced winter graduation ceremony. Corporate Communication major, Abby Stevenson participated in the ceremony by reading scripture. Communication Studies minor, Carolina Maggio, gave the …
It’s hard to believe that exam week is nearly here at Belmont, but that’s exactly where we find ourselves as we close out this shortened semester. Here are seven tips to help you ace your final exams. 1. Know your schedule. It’s important to figure out your exam schedule well in advance of the exams …
By: Natalie Jones Social media plays a role in many aspects of our society. It can control how we communicate, get jobs, make money, and view life and each other. Recently, I have begun to use social media for professional purposes. In this article, I am going to share the top 3 social media apps …
By: Luke Worsham Several Belmont students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime experience during Oct. 22’s Presidential Debate. Leading up to the debate between former vice president Joe Biden and incumbent president Donald Trump, Belmont students had the opportunity to volunteer to work various stations in and around the debate. Over 280 students volunteered, according to a report …
If you would like to be a writer/editor for our website this spring, read on! You can receive one credit hour of COM Internship credit (free elective or COM elective credit) for a range of duties including updating our weekly blog, writing original stories, and managing our Instagram account. Note that you are charged extra tuition …
By: Ayanté Williams On Wednesday, October 28th, the Lambda Pi Eta hosted the semi-annual COM 1100 Speech Contest via Zoom. Earlier in the semester, COM 1100 instructors were asked to encourage students to submit videos of their informative speeches from class. A panel of faculty and LPH officers chose the finalists. Five students advanced from …
By: Natalie Jones Did you know that Belmont launched a new bachelor’s degree this fall? This year, Belmont was one of the first colleges in the nation to unveil a Social Media Management program. Students are now able to major and minor in social media! Social Media is a huge part of our day-to-day life …
By: Luke Worsham Are you a Belmont undergraduate communication student who’s looking for the perfect place to continue your higher education with graduate work? If so, you may not have to look very far. Belmont University launched its new M.S. in Strategic Communication and Leadership program, a unique course of study in which students receive …