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
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
This fall, the School of Communication is hosting various events led by the School of Communication Student Advisory Board, SoC Trailblazers, Lambda Pi Eta, SoC Graduate Programs, and Presidential Studies. Whether you’re interested in community service, career development, or even connecting with other students, we have an event for you! Our students are hard at
After a successful campaign last Spring, the School of Communication’s Student Advisory Board is excited to bring back the WeCare campaign to provide resources for wellness and opportunities for SoC students to engage with their community. The SAB hopes that these events will continue to provide spaces for students to connect meaningfully and foster a closer
College is a unique time. We are all trying to figure ourselves out, while having to worry about a thousand other things like studying, internships, relationships, etc. For me, the stress became too much, and I burned out. I ended up taking a year off to get my head straight. My own struggle motivated me
“May is a month of tradition and celebration. As every academic year comes to a close, students, parents, and faculty have the joy of attending honors and awards ceremonies—and of course, commencement. This year, the month of May has required us to be creative in reimagining how the students at the heart of these traditions
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
Throughout Chapman Radio’s history, the priority of both the listener and the DJ was always equipment. From the original AM technologies when we first started in 1967, to our shift to an online interface in the 1990s, the technology of the club is the most important part to connect our student and faculty DJs 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