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
My name is Roxy Matos, and I am a sophomore at Chapman University, majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in Leadership. Over the interterm, I had the incredible opportunity to intern with RSA Entertainment in Burbank, California, as a Public Relations and Social Media Intern. This experience not only gave me a firsthand look
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
This past June, Ph.D. candidates Noel McGuire and Cailin Kuchenbecker traveled to Greece to participate in a five-week service-learning fellowship in Crete. The Health Communication & Health Inequalities Across the Health Professions in Greece and the U.S. program is a study abroad opportunity hosted by Rutgers University and was brought to the School of Communication
What year did you start at Chapman? 2019 What made you choose the School of Communication? I chose the School of communication here at Chapman because I had a three hour meeting with Dr Keith Weber, the director for the PhD program, because as cliche as it sounds he made me feel seen. I felt
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
The School of Communication at Chapman University is an amazing community-whether we are online or in person. The WeCARE Campaign was created by the School of Communication Student Advisory Board (SAB) to bring our students together and connect meaningfully during this Spring, 2021 online/hybrid semester. The SAB Students curated a series of events (with the
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
Hi! My name is Sarah Downey and I am currently a student in the 4 + 1 Masters of Health and Strategic Communication program. This specific program allows me to integrate the Master’s courses with my undergraduate work. The program has turned into a 3 + 1 program for me since I am graduating early.
One thing that many strategic and corporate communication majors love to discuss is social media. I often hear classmates discussing their Instagram followers and Snapchat stories, so it was no surprise that the students in my Fall 2018 Research Methods class voted on the topic of Social Media and Body Image to study for our