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
This past summer, Ph.D. student Jarrod Ventura had the opportunity to present “The Edge of Inclusion: Transformative Pathways in Adult Learning” at Stanford University’s InnovatED conference. According to their website, the InnovatED conference focuses on sharing best practices in innovation and technology for those who are dedicated to advancing online learning and continuing education. “It
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
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
If you were a student, staff, or faculty member on Chapman University’s campus over the last four years, you knew (or knew of) Kristin Kumagawa ’22. A School of Communication graduate with a double minor in disability studies and public relations and current HCOM graduate student, Kristin (and her service dog, Mailie) left quite an
School of Communication graduate students and faculty were invited to partake in a mini writing retreat to help them focus on their academic writing from January 18th-20th. Four faculty members and six graduate students were able to partake in this amazing opportunity. What is a writing retreat, and why is it helpful? A writing retreat
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
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
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
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