Congratulations to Lisa Roth and Megan Orcholski for both winning the Eliana G. Berg Award for Graduate Research from UWM’s Department of Women’s and Gender Studies. Lisa won first place and Megan won third place for their respective essays.… Continue Reading »
Graduate student David Lee receives AOP Fellowship
Congratulations to David Lee on receiving an Advanced Opportunity Program (AOP) Fellowship award for 2019-2020. AOP Fellowships are extremely competitive and are based on a number of criteria, such as GPA, academic and career goals, and letters of recommendation.… Continue Reading »
Marnie Lawler McDonough Examines Demagogic Rhetoric
Before arriving at UWM, Marnie Lawler McDonough enjoyed a career as a corporate communications and marketing executive in New York. That led to her research interest as a communication doctoral candidate – the rhetoric of organizational leadership, especially speech that’s manipulative, deceptive or violates norms.… Continue Reading »
Dr. Sarah Riforgiate Elected to National Communication Association’s Leadership
Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Riforgiate! She was elected to the National Communication Association’s leadership as one of three At-Large Directors for the Legislative Assembly (see election results below). This is great news for her and UWM!… Continue Reading »
Riley Richards, Graduate Student Excellence Fellows Award
Communications doctoral student, Riley Richards, is the recipient of a Graduate Student Excellence Fellows award and was honored at the 2018 Graduate Student Fellowship Celebration on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.… Continue Reading »
Texting Mom or Dad Can Help
Erin Ruppel, Associate Professor of Communication, discusses her research on technology’s positive effect on students transitioning to college.… Continue Reading »
Dr. Erin Parcell wins the inaugural Dawn O. Braithwaite Award for Qualitative Research
Dr. Parcell’s paper, “Microagressions Toward People with Disabilities: Implications for Inclusive Education,” won the inaugural Dawn O. Braithwaite Award for Qualitative Research at the April 2018 annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association.… Continue Reading »
Doctoral student, Megan Orcholski, wins award from UWM’s Women’s and Gender Studies
Megan Orcholski was one of three winners of the Eliana Berg Award for Graduate Research at the 24th annual Women’s and Gender Studies award contest on March 15, 2018 at UWM Hefter Conference Center. The title of her winning research paper was, “Would You Say You Had Sex If You Were Queer? Exploring Sex Constitution and Discourse in Sexual Minority Communities.”… Continue Reading »
UWM Assistant Professor Erin Ruppel talks with TMJ4 about Overprotective Parenting
UWM Assistant Professor of Communication Dr. Erin Ruppel talks with TMJ4 about over-protective parents and their child’s success as a college student. Dr. Ruppel states that parent’s who don’t cut the “electrical umbilical cord” could actually be helping their children flourish as a freshman.… Continue Reading »
Dr. Leslie Harris on the history of Mother’s Day in the U.S.
Over the course of U.S. history, the concept of motherhood has been used to effect change on myriad issues, says Leslie Harris, UWM associate professor of communication. And the history of Mother’s Day is just as complex.… Continue Reading »