Dr. Leslie Harris gave a lecture at UW-Waukesha on April 17, 2024 entitled, “Disrupting the arrow of time: Gun violence in southeastern Wisconsin.” By analyzing stories shared through the public humanities project, Voices of Gun Violence, she explored how gun … Continue Reading »

PhD student Candy Ruh was recognized with the TOP STUDENT AND DEBUT PAPER Award from the Popular Culture Interest Group at the 2024 Central States Communication Association (CSCA) convention. She also won the CSCA Past Officers Debut Paper Award (which means her paper … Continue Reading »

Dr. Sarah Riforgiate was honored with the Warren Mentorship Award at the 2024 Central States Communication Association (CSCA) convention. The award recognizes mid-career scholars who are mentors, scholars, and engaged members of the discipline. They excel in teaching, reach/creativity, service, and engagement, … Continue Reading »

Dr. Erin Ruppel and her collaborators (including Michelle Fetherston, a graduate of our PhD program, and Larry Zhiming Xu at Marquette University) secured an almost $50k NMDSI Pioneer Collaborative Curricula Program Grant. The funding supports the development and delivery of a … Continue Reading »