By: Natalie Jones Whether you are attending classes on campus or completing the semester online, you have most likely heard the news that Belmont will be hosting the final Presidential Debate on October 22. The large sign hanging on the bell tower is hard to miss. This is not the first time that Belmont has …
Category: News & Happenings
Learn the latest happenings in the Department of Communications Studies.
Lambda Pi Eta Inducts New Members
On Thursday, October 1, Belmont’s chapter of Lambda Pi Eta inducted 30 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 …
7 Tips for Surviving and Thriving In Virtual Learning
By: Luke Worsham Whether you’re entirely online this semester or participating in “HyFlex” classes, learning virtually is a part of every Belmont student’s life in 2020. It can be difficult, at times, to stay on track with virtual learning, but I’ve found that there are some good pathways to success that anyone can use. Here …
Introducing…Professor Michelle Shaw
By: Natalie Jones Michelle E. Shaw is a Nashville native who recently joined Belmont’s Communication Studies Department. Professor Shaw earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism; a Master of Divinity, with a concentration in ethics and homiletics; and a Master of Theology, with a concentration in homiletics. Currently she is a doctoral …
How Belmont IABC Can Help Students Get a Head Start in the Communications Industry
By Luke Worsham Belmont’s chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators still plans to provide communications students the chance to connect with industry professionals during the fall semester, though those connections will have to be digital, for now. IABC is a national organization that assists communication professionals in networking and sharing best practices. Belmont’s …
Lambda Pi Eta Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for Belmont’s chapter of the National Honor Society, Lambda Pi Eta (LPH). LPH is associated with the National Communication Association and has over 400 active chapters at four-year colleges and universities worldwide. Becoming an inducted member distinguishes you nationally alongside of other outstanding students in the field and enables you to …
Belmont USA Info Sessions
If you’re interested in studying for a semester in on of our extension programs in Washington DC, New York, California or Oregon, now is the time to be learning about Belmont USA! Many Corporate Communication and Communication Studies have spent a summer in New York, California, DC, or Oregon with the Belmont USA program. Below …
Don’t Know What You’ve Got Until It’s Gone
By Cameron Fish These last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions. We are living in a time of anxiety, uncertainty, and disparity for students everywhere. The phrase “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone” has never rung more true. The pandemic and the uproar it has caused seems unrealistic; the …
Four Tips to Survive the Semester Online
By: Natalie Jones While things may feel very unknown and out of your control right now, you are not alone. As we all switch to online classes for the rest of the semester, we are here to help you! Below you will find four great tips to be successful the rest of the semester. Stay …
Social Distancing: Increasing Digital Communication
By: Hamilton Sparks The coronavirus has quickly spread throughout the world, causing panic, fear, and isolation nearly everywhere imaginable. In the time of COVID-19 and social distancing, it is easy to feel alone. Being off campus means being away from friends and typical social routines. You may even be back at home in close quarters …