MSU ComArtSci

Michigan State University’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences - the 1st college of communication in the country, making an impact since 1955.

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Jean Hardy, associate professor in the Department of @MediaInfoMSU, is helping local communities navigate conversations around data centers through the @QuelloCenter's Emerging Digital Infrastructures initiative.

Read more about this initiative here: https://t.co/T2K0UdmUrD

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@mariahlwellman, associate professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, shared her expertise with The Guardian for a conversation about how wellness influencers are shaping women's health information online.

Read more: https://t.co/W7BvKQsaZg

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ComArtSci is preparing PR students for the industry long before graduation. Since 2021, students have completed 100,000+ hours of field experience ranging from prepping Fortune 500 execs for interviews to contributing to a "60 Minutes" segment.

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@AEJMC @MSUjschool @MSUAdPR @MediaInfoMSU @CommDeptMSU @mariahlwellman @TPVos @DrBTakahashi @lillimac17 @CapizzoL @JiahuiLiu_0914 @yangxuzhen27 @winsonpeng2011 @moldagaliyevam @HyuntaekLeehere Danielle K. Brown and Adanma Mbonu.

Congratulations to all our ComArtSci faculty and students representing the college at #AEJMC26!

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We're proud to celebrate ComArtSci faculty and students presenting at the 2026 @AEJMC Conference! Their work explores timely topics in journalism and communication, from AI to media trust and digital inclusion. #AEJMC26 @MSUjschool @MSUAdPR @MediaInfoMSU @CommDeptMSU

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@AEJMC @MSUjschool @MSUAdPR @MediaInfoMSU @CommDeptMSU @mariahlwellman @TPVos @DrBTakahashi @lillimac17 @CapizzoL @JiahuiLiu_0914 @yangxuzhen27 @winsonpeng2011 Chuqing Dong, Juan Mundel, Subhalakshmi Bezbaruah, @moldagaliyevam, Zheran Liu, @HyuntaekLeehere, Heyang Zhang, Iddrisu Naadiyahtu, Yerkebulan Almanov, Heijin Lee, Madelyn Wilkins, Madeline Orlando, Cade Lonnett, Ashley Powell and Jake Anargyros, Patricia Huddleston,

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Julia Terhune, an ADPR doctoral student, has received the Rural Sociological Society's 2026 Natural Resources Research Interest Group Student Paper Award for outstanding scholarship in rural sociology.

Read more: https://t.co/uyvR5F1LxB

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From Tanzania to the United Kingdom, ComArtSci students spent their summer gaining hands-on experience and new perspectives. These experiences complement classroom learning at ComArtSci, preparing students to succeed. Learn more: https://t.co/RIenbrG769

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The National Science Foundation has awarded ComArtSci faculty member Jean Hardy a four-year grant to study how rural communities adapt to workplace automation.

Learn more: https://t.co/m0bTEw5ulz

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We're grateful to ComArtSci alumna Anne Wright ('83) and her husband, Tom, for a $1 million gift that turns the Finish Line Fund into a lasting endowment, helping students overcome financial hurdles standing between them and graduation.

Read more: https://t.co/DFXUYYT4TB

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A collaboration between @MSUjschool and @CommDeptMSU has published "100 Questions and Answers About People Who Stutter: A Listener's Guide" to promote better conversations about stuttering. Read more: https://t.co/OX41gnAdJN

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ADPR doctoral student Julia Terhune has been named recipient of the Rural Sociological Society's 2026 Natural Resources Research Interest Group Student Paper Award, honoring excellence in student research. @MSUAdPR

Read more: https://t.co/WorpjtyrE1

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Leading an effort to better understand how rural communities experience and respond to technological change, ComArtSci researcher Jean Hardy has received a four-year grant from the National Science Foundation to support his work. @MediaInfoMSU

Learn more: https://t.co/z7M0IHLMNn

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Screen time rules for kids are changing. ComArtSci graduate student Gabriel Hales explains why researchers say how kids and teens use screens matters more than how much time they spend on them. @MediaInfoMSU

Read more: https://t.co/GjiFSl3BTa

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Dean Heidi Hennink-Kaminski has announced the ComArtSci 2026-27 Alumni Advisory Board, including new leadership and five new alumni.

Learn more: https://t.co/buofZjyoMz

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Congrats to David Markowitz (COM), who has been named a Red Cedar Distinguished Professor! His work explores online communication, persuasion, deception, AI and social media. @CommDeptMSU

Full story: https://t.co/8h3Zuj7SG5

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@MSUjschool professor Folu Ogundimu leaves a lasting legacy as he retires from ComArtSci. Through decades of teaching, global media research and international collaboration, he helped shape future journalists and strengthened the college's global impact. https://t.co/ELVFsW8NzX