The School of Communication at Chapman University had a strong presence at the Eastern Communication Association (ECA) Convention in Buffalo, NY, from March 26-30, 2025. Our students and faculty showcased their outstanding research and contributions to the field of communication, earning well-deserved recognition and accolades. Faculty Achievements and Research Excellence One of the most prestigious
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
Hello! My name is Lindsey Chan and I am a junior double majoring in Strategic & Corporate Communication and Business Administration. Over the Fall Semester, I had the opportunity to work directly with Dr. Ball in the School of Communication through a Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity. Through this research experience, I was able to consequently work
The School of Communication celebrated Chapman’s 2023 Homecoming by hosting alumni, families, and students for two days of events. With a record turnout, the School of Communication had the opportunity to connect with many current and former Panthers! Homecoming Alumni Panel To kick off the weekend, the School of
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
Assistant Professor Hannah Ball and Assistant Dean Sara LaBelle of the School of Communication were awarded the Eastern Communication Association’s 2019 Article of the Year for their study published in Communication Quarterly entitled “College Student Goals in the Context of Prescription Stimulant Misuse: An Application of Goals-Plans-Action Theory.” Dr. Ball and Dr. LaBelle’s research focused
Every spring, the Provost of Chapman University announces faculty tenure and promotion decisions. You may have heard these terms, but what do they really mean? What is “tenure”? And how do professors get “promoted?” This quick article should help answer all your questions! What is “Tenure” and How Do Professors Earn It? Tenure refers to
On January 1st, Dr. Jennifer Waldeck assumed the role of Acting Dean of the School of Communication. Dr. Waldeck was asked by Provost Glenn Pfeiffer to serve as Acting Dean while Dr. Lisa Sparks takes a leave of absence from her role as Dean to focus on her Congressional Campaign. In a message to the
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