From Curriculum Development to Pursuing a Ph.D.
Shana Makos graduated in 2006 with her B.A. in Communication Studies and a minor in Public Relations. Shana lives in Champaign, Illinois and is getting her Ph.D. in Communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In this alumni spotlight, she talks to us about what she’s been up to since graduating from Chapman and
Meet the Acting Dean: Jennifer Waldeck, Ph.D.
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
Are You Leveraging the Power of LinkedIn Recommendations?
On your LinkedIn profile, Recommendations have a unique purpose. Recommendations can publicly praise your soft skills, authentic traits, and personal values. These insights and endorsements about your character create a favorable message about you as a person, which is impossible to do in any other section of your profile. Consider that 85% of jobs
If You Never Try, You Will Never Succeed
Hi! I am so happy you’re here. My name is Jordyn Bradbury, and I am a senior double-majoring in Strategic & Corporate Communication and Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. I will be graduating from Chapman in just a few short months (crazy!), so before I go, I wanted to take the time to
Exploring the intersection of film, technology, and communication
This semester I was an Operations & Growth intern at Industry Jump, a professional network for filmmakers created by Chapman alumnus, JJ Englert! As a film producer, he was constantly working with different crew members. After struggling to find crew while traveling or when his regulars were unavailable, he wanted a better way to connect
Interning abroad and remotely for an international company
Hi everyone! My name is Peyton Babbe and I just graduated in Fall 2019 (ahh!) with a BA in Strategic and Corporate Communication and a BA in Political Science. I’m going to share a little bit of my experience interning with a print-marketing firm, HH Global! Since I completed an international internship in Dublin, I’ve
Still Storytelling
Sara Morgan is a Communication Studies major and member of the School of Communication Student Advisory Board. The SAB advocates for the needs of students in the SoC by serving as the student voice to the administration and generating and implementing programs and initiatives designed to enhance the student experience within the School. Have questions,
My First Generation Experience
Sofia Fernandez is a Communication Studies major and member of the School of Communication Student Advisory Board. The SAB advocates for the needs of students in the SoC by serving as the student voice to the administration and generating and implementing programs and initiatives designed to enhance the student experience within the School. Have questions,
Dancing in My New Shoes
Christine Lim is a Strategic and Corporate Communication major and member of the School of Communication Student Advisory Board. The SAB advocates for the needs of students in the SoC by serving as the student voice to the administration and generating and implementing programs and initiatives designed to enhance the student experience within the School.
School of Communication Career and Professional Development Center FAQ
One of the most amazing parts of Chapman University is the Career and Professional Development Center. From mock interviews to resume review, the Career and Professional Development Center at Chapman is a great resource to help students and alumni find jobs and stay connected. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions to help you