Communication Department News
Recent News Stories
Alumnus sells broadcasting for the World Cup
Read More “Alumnus sells broadcasting for the World Cup”Q&A with Daniel Diaz ’11, NBCUniversal vice president of ad sales for major sporting events, including this summer’s global soccer tournament.
10 careers for communication majors
Read More “10 careers for communication majors”A communication degree prepares graduates for high-demand careers in media, advertising, public affairs, communications, digital content strategy, and more.
Carthage professors who help students land awesome jobs
Read More “Carthage professors who help students land awesome jobs”Ðǿմ«Ã½ faculty members leverage their extensive networks, industry expertise, and personalized guidance to open doors for their students.
Past News Stories
New Communication/Public Relations scholarship offered to incoming students
Read More “New Communication/Public Relations scholarship offered to incoming students”New this upcoming year, Carthage will award one full-tuition Communication/Public Relations Scholarship to an incoming freshman, renewable for four years. This scholarship is available to students who plan to major in either communication or public relations.
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Prof. Colleen Palmer publishes chapter in textbook
Read More “Prof. Colleen Palmer publishes chapter in textbook”Dr. Colleen Palmer has published a chapter on an innovative crisis exchange program in a new textbook.
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Social Media class lets students provide real-world marketing insights to local businesses
Read More “Social Media class lets students provide real-world marketing insights to local businesses”Students in Professor Kelly Kruse’s Social Media course concluded a semester-long project by presenting in-depth digital audits to local business owners.
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Carthage visual communication students dive into the art of improv
Read More “Carthage visual communication students dive into the art of improv”Students in Prof. Kelly Kruse’s Visual Communication course explored how embracing the theatre improv mindset fosters creativity and creates a supportive environment.
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Carthage students learn real-life business lessons from local Chick-fil-A owner
Read More “Carthage students learn real-life business lessons from local Chick-fil-A owner”On Oct. 22 and 23, Carthage welcomed Jason Miley, owner of Chick-fil-A in Pleasant Prairie, as a special guest speaker in two of Professor Kelly Kruse’s classes.
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Guest photographer visits Visual Communication class
Read More “Guest photographer visits Visual Communication class”Carthage welcomed professional photographer Camela Langendorf as a guest speaker for Prof. Kelly Kruse’s Visual Communication class.
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Visual communication students engage with improv and theatre experts
Read More “Visual communication students engage with improv and theatre experts”Prof. Kelly Kruse’s Visual Communication students engaged with improv and theatre experts to learn insights into the role of communication in various mediums.
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Public Relations Campaigns class works to rebrand City of Zion’s image
Read More “Public Relations Campaigns class works to rebrand City of Zion’s image”PR Campaigns class works with City of Zion, IL on rebranding the city’s image
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Medical Humanities Program Presents ‘Prescribing Trust’
Read More “Medical Humanities Program Presents ‘Prescribing Trust’”Prof. Colleen Palmer will present “Prescribing Trust: The Essential Integration of Public Relations and Crisis Communication in Healthcare Practice.”
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Students benefit from Racine Art Museum expert guest speaker
Read More “Students benefit from Racine Art Museum expert guest speaker”Tricia Blasko, curator of education at the Racine Art Museum, visited Professor Kelly Kruse’s Visual Communication class.
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Prof. Colleen Palmer presents at CSCA Conference
Read More “Prof. Colleen Palmer presents at CSCA Conference”Colleen Palmer, public relations professor, presented two accepted works at this year’s CSCA Conference.
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Carthage welcomes esteemed photographer Camela Langendorf to Visual Communications class
Carthage’s Visual Communication course, led by Professor Kelly Kruse, was honored to host special guest Camela Langendorf.Read More “Carthage welcomes esteemed photographer Camela Langendorf to Visual Communications class” - The Bridge: Kudos
Arts and Humanities Divisional Honor Celebration award winners
Read More “Arts and Humanities Divisional Honor Celebration award winners”The Division of Arts and Humanities Division held its annual Divisional Honor Celebration.
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Prof. Jon Bruning to present at Popular Culture Association national conference
Read More “Prof. Jon Bruning to present at Popular Culture Association national conference”Jon Bruning will give a presentation titled “Manchester, City United: Scaling Corporate Social Responsibility in English Club Football.”
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Carthage students explore branding standards with local Chick-fil-A leadership
Read More “Carthage students explore branding standards with local Chick-fil-A leadership”Carthage students explore branding standards with local Chick-fil-A leadership.
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Mahogany Gallery owner Scott Terry visits Visual Communication course
Read More “Mahogany Gallery owner Scott Terry visits Visual Communication course”Scott Terry, owner and founder of the Mahogany Gallery Black Arts & Cultural Center, visited a Visual Communication class.
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Theatre graduate Rich Smith ’09 visits Visual Communication class
Read More “Theatre graduate Rich Smith ’09 visits Visual Communication class”Carthage graduate Rich Smith brings innovative communication lessons to Visual Communication class.
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Megan Christian ’24 expands social media reach for Discover Wisconsin
Read More “Megan Christian ’24 expands social media reach for Discover Wisconsin”Public relations student takes Discover Wisconsin to a whole new level by bringing them on board for TikTok!
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Prof. Eric Hahn’s article to appear in The Journal of Popular Culture
Read More “Prof. Eric Hahn’s article to appear in The Journal of Popular Culture”Prof. Eric Hahn’s article “Coin-Op Conspiracies: Nostalgia and Moral Panic in the Video Arcade” is set to appear in the forthcoming issue of The Journal of Popular Culture.
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Prof. Eric Hahn co-produces documentary set to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
Read More “Prof. Eric Hahn co-produces documentary set to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival”Eric Hahn just completed work as co-producer, finishing editor, and colorist for the short documentary “Deciding Vote.”
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Prof. Eric Hahn to present at Society for Cinema and Media Studies Conference
Read More “Prof. Eric Hahn to present at Society for Cinema and Media Studies Conference”Eric Hahn, assistant professor of communication and digital media, has been invited to present his paper “A Raw Deal: Big Data and the Quality of Digital Cinema” at the SCMS 2023 Conference.
- Alumni News,Top Stories
PR alum shares lessons from his career
Matt Thome ’17 spoke to students in Professor Colleen Palmer’s Crisis Communication class.Read More “PR alum shares lessons from his career” - The Bridge: Campus News
LEGO marketing leader meets with Carthage public relations students
Read More “LEGO marketing leader meets with Carthage public relations students”James Gregson, LEGO brand and creative marketing leader, met with public relations students at Carthage.
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PRSSA provides opportunities for communication students
Anyone studying or interested in communication is welcome to join PRSSA, The Public Relations Student Society of America.Read More “PRSSA provides opportunities for communication students” - The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Colleen Palmer’s Great Idea for Teaching accepted for AEJMC Conference
Read More “Prof. Colleen Palmer’s Great Idea for Teaching accepted for AEJMC Conference”Dr. Colleen Palmer’s Great Idea for Teaching (GIFT) submission has been accepted for the Association of Journalism and Mass Communication 2022 conference.
Patience pays off for Fulbright fellow Jennifer Stumme ’20
After the COVID-19 pandemic prevented her from carrying out her original Fulbright placement in Indonesia, Ms. Stumme will spend 2021-22 teaching in Kosovo.Read More “Patience pays off for Fulbright fellow Jennifer Stumme ’20”Communication and digital media students complete successful service learning projects
During the Design Practicum course, students worked in teams on completing projects for several local and national nonprofits.Read More “Communication and digital media students complete successful service learning projects”

























