From Student to Teacher
Some students never leave school, like all of your professors! Read about Chapman alum Brett Robertson’s experience transitioning from student to teacher post-graduation at the University of Texas at Austin. Tell us about what you are currently doing. I am currently a Ph.D. student and Instructor of Communication Studies at The University of Texas
Communication in Entertainment
When I got into Chapman, I had no idea what I wanted to do when I grew up. Two years in, and I still had no idea what direction I wanted my life to go in. I finally decided to declared Communication Studies my junior year after being undecided for what felt like forever. I
Entertaining Sin City
While most think the of the entertainment industry in LA or New York, Allyson Wadman (’17) thought Las Vegas. A Strategic and Corporate Communication major, Allyson was hired immediately post-grad as the Public Relations Coordinator for one of the biggest entertainment brands on the strip: MGM Resorts International. Read on to find out more about
Conflict, Negotiation, and Power
Remember how much you loved Theories of Persuasion? Wish you could continue learning about persuasive communication? COM 440, or Conflict, Negotiation, and Power, takes persuasive communication to the next level by teaching you how to use those persuasion skills in conflict resolution and negotiations scenarios. Everyone has experienced conflict before, and it is likely that everyone
COM 310 - Business and Professional Communication
Are you looking for the basic tools that are vital for your future? Concerned about how to navigate that internship or first job? Guess what? As a School of Communication student, the tools are available to you through COM 310, Business and Professional Communication. Looking for internships and jobs as eager students, it is extremely
The Last Thing I Expected to do with my COM Degree
Having an idea is one thing. Bringing it to life is quite another. Countless ideas form in our head, only to wait offstage in the darkened wings until we give them the time of day. How often do we allow our ideas to take the stage? In my case, one idea did. Literally. I’d never
From Intern to Boss
Becca Winkler is living out every interns’ dream: to be hired post-grad by a company she loves! Having recently graduated last spring, Becca is now working as the sole marketing coordinator for C2O Pure Coconut water. Read on to see what Becca has to say about her job! Tell us about your position. I am
My (C)happiest Place on Earth
Four years ago, I had little idea where college would take me. Four years later, I could not be more amazed and thankful at where it did. Stepping onto Chapman’s campus for the first time those years ago, I knew I was at my dream school. And, knowing my deep passion for news, television, and
The Perfect Job for a Talker
About a month into my first semester at Chapman, I called my dad and asked how it was at home. His response was, “It’s a lot quieter around here…literally.” I have always been a talker and it was no surprise to my parents when I told them I wanted to study communication in college. I
Athletics Administrator and Author
Emily Hepp ’14 (BACOMM) left California to work in Texas after graduation. Three years later, she is back home and excited to work for her alma mater! She took a few minutes to share her story with us. Tell us about your position. I just recently started in Chapman Athletics as their Administrative Supervisor. This