One of the most valuable assets of Chapman’s School of Communication is its community. From supportive faculty members to driven students and engaged alumni, the School of Communication is full of people passionate about sharing their experiences and helping others grow. These conversations come to life through ComPod, a student-run podcast that highlights the stories,
How well do you know your professors? 🔎 You may recognize Professor Gabriel Miao Li, Ph.D. if you have taken his research methods or media and politics courses, but did you know he only joined the School of Communication in 2023? With experience in media and government relations, along with research in the intersection of
How well do you know your SoC professors? Erik Brooks, Ph.D. joined the School of Communication in 2023 and teaches courses like Mass Communication, Political Communication, Interviewing and Focus Groups and Message Design II. Dr. Brooks’ research focuses on diagnosing and addressing political polarization in the United States. With his unique expertise in politics, his
How well do you know your SoC professors? Dr. Hannah Ball has been teaching in the School of Communication since 2016 and is a highly renowned researcher, having been published in journals such as Communication Monographs, Health Communication, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Journal of American College Health, and Communication Quarterly, to name a
How well do you know your SoC professors? Dr. Sophie Janicke-Bowles has been teaching at the School of Communication since 2016. Dr. Janicke-Bowles is a positive media psychologist who investigates the role of new and traditional media in promoting and affecting character development, self-transcendent emotions, prosocial behavior, and well-being (aka happiness). Her research and teaching focus is
How well do you know your SoC professors? Dr. Jennifer Bevan has been a part of the Chapman family since 2007 and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at the School of Communication. She is also a highly recognized researcher whose research interests include the negotiation of difficult relational interactions, such as ongoing conflict, jealousy, family
How well do you know your SoC professors? Dr. Mark Hopson serves as a Professor and Graduate Admissions Director in the School of Communication. He is also the Senior Director of Ethnic Studies Programs and has been at Chapman University since 2021. In this short time, he has made his impact on the school by hosting
How well do you know your SoC professors? Dr. Michelle Miller-Day has been teaching communication courses at Chapman University since 2012. Her research is at the intersection of interpersonal, family, and health communication. She is particularly interested in mental health, submissive communication, and substance use prevention. She is also a professional actor and has an
What year did you start at Chapman? I started at Chapman University in fall of 2019 What made you choose the School of Communication at Chapman University? I chose Chapman because of the faculty. I always knew what I was looking for and I was especially drawn to this program because of my desire to
Have you heard about Dr. Michelle Miller-Day? From national health campaigns to the theater, she commands the stage. Transfer student, Brittney Kuhn, sat down with Dr. Miller-Day to talk about her new book and more. Find out what she’s doing here, at Chapman’s School of Communication, and why our spotlight is on her in this