News: Department of Communication Studies
A new public communication lab is helping students, staff and community members improve their speaking skills.
A collection of news stories capturing the excitement and accomplishments of UNLV at the start of a new decade.
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This alumna-turned-employee savors the small moments in life and work at UNLV's International Gaming Institute.
A collection of stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made the news in 2019.
A collection of stories featuring interesting discoveries driven by UNLV that have made news in 2019.
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College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year Sarah Thornton struck out on her own 12 years ago, and has reaped success since.
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UNLV communication studies professor and social media researcher Natalie Pennington unveils the biggest online dealbreakers, cling makers, and tips for culling your contact list.
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These faculty members aren't just accomplished in their academic fields. They all have one thing in common: success in the hobbies they're passionate about.
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As a UNLV alum, employee, and mom, Johnson works to enhance UNLV every day.
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How the gatekeepers in pop culture find exclusivity in their fandom.
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UNLV researcher develops new method for categorizing climate change beliefs and shares tactics for communicating with deniers.
Inaugural symposium highlights need for collaboration across academia, business, and government to secure a prosperous American workforce.