Communication Studies

The Department of Communication Studies is Dedicated to Understanding and Enriching Human Interaction

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

👋 Welcome back to @UGAComm, Natalie Doss!

An alum of our MA program, Natalie joins us as a Limited-Term Lecturer — and we’re thrilled to have her on the faculty.

#UGA #COMMDawgs #NewFaculty #UGAAlum #UGAFranklin

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

👏 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Svilen Trifonov to @UGAComm as a full-time Lecturer!

After serving as an adjunct, we’re excited to have him on board in this new role.

#UGA #COMMDawgs #NewFaculty #UGAFranklin #TeachingExcellence

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

We are excited to welcome everyone back to Caldwell Hall! We are looking forward to an amazing semester!

#COMMDawgs #UGAFranklin

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

👋 Welcome (back) Dr. Jason Myres!

A proud PhD alum and former adjunct, Dr. Myres now joins us full-time as a Lecturer. We’re thrilled to have him on board!

#UGA #COMMDawgs #NewFaculty #UGAAlum #UGAFranklin

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

👋 Help us welcome Dr. Aarum Youn-Heil as a Lecturer in @UGACommStudies!

An alum of our MA program and recent PhD grad from @UGAGrady, Dr. Youn-Heil returns to UGA as a valued colleague.

#UGA #UGAFranklin #COMMDawgs #GradyCollege #WelcomeNewFaculty #UGAAlum

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Belinda Stillion Southard as our new Interim Department Head! A respected scholar and mentor, Dr. Stillion Southard brings experience, vision, and care to this leadership role.
#UGA #COMMDawgs #UGAFranklin

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

Dr. Chelsea Ratcliff has been promoted to Associate Professor and is stepping into a new role as Undergraduate Coordinator.
Her dedication to student success and teaching excellence is unmatched!
#UGA #FacultyPromotion #COMMDawgs #UGAFranklin

[National Communication Association @NatComm]

The 111th Annual Convention online program book is now live! Take a look at the program book and plan out your days at the annual convention! Click here to access: https://t.co/RjngxfjMI3

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

👏 Big congratulations to Dr. Analisa Arroyo on her promotion to Professor! Her leadership, research, and mentorship continue to shape the future of Communication Studies at UGA.
#UGAFranklin #UGA #COMMDawgs #FacultySpotlight

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

Office closure for the 4th of July

In celebration of the 4th of July, our office and UGA offices will be closed. We'll reopen on July 7th. Have a safe and happy weekend! 🎆 🧨

#FourthOfJuly #UGA #COMMDawgs

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

In honor of Juneteenth

Our office and all UGA offices will be closed to celebrate this important day. We'll resume normal hours on June 20. Enjoy the holiday!

#Juneteenth #CelebrateFreedom #UGA #COMMDawgs

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

We are excited to share that Dr. Doris Acheme has been selected for the 2025 - 2027 Lilly Teaching Fellows program! 🎉#COMMDawgs

[UGA Alumni @ugaalumniassoc]

There’s no better way to spend a Thursday than welcoming new alumni to the family ❤️

We’re happy to have you all!

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

Cheers to the Class of 2025! Congratulations - you did it! We are so proud of you. You have accomplished something truly impressive! #COMMDawgs #uga25 #ugagraduation

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

🎉Congratulations, Clay Cook! Clay successfully defended his comprehensive exams on April 17! #COMMDawgs

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

The department held our annual Public Speaking Contest on Thursday, March 27. We had some amazing speakers! Congratulations to 1st place Valor Lekas, 2nd place Kristen Zack, and 3rd place Karolina Taylor! #COMMDawgs

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

🎉Congratulations, Morgan Thoem! Morgan successfully defended her thesis on April 11! #COMMDawgs

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

🎉Congratulations, Dr. Allison Doherty! Allison successfully defended her dissertation on April 8! #COMMDawgs

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

🎉Congratulations, Dr. Divya S! Divya successfully defended her dissertation on April 8! #COMMDawgs

[Communication Studies @UGAComm]

🎉Congratulations, Dr. Selena Pang! Selena successfully defended her dissertation on March 4! #COMMDawgs