Alum Robert Ortega, Jr. receives national award from Sigma Nu Fraternity

September 14, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

The Sigma Nu Fraternity announced that recent Fresno State alumnus Robert Ortega, Jr. received their “Alpha Alumni Chapter Affiliate Award” for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Amanda Cockerham, Department of Communication, M.A. Student of Distinction

March 27, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

“I’m grateful to my family for providing me with unconditional support and moral courage, and I am indebted to my outstanding graduate professors for encouraging me intellectually and personally through my journey.”

Hunter Sansom, Department of Communication Student of Distinction

March 27, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

“I feel as though my academic career has been defined by the perseverance and dedication to passion that my family instilled in me.”

Barking Bulldogs Debate Team shines in San Diego

October 9, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

From left to right Primavera Leal Martinez, Payton Polanco, Demitria Wack, and Tom Boroujeni.

Last weekend, Oct 5 and 6, the Barking Bulldogs traveled to San Diego to participate in the Aztec Invitational Forensics Tournament hosted by San Diego State University. A total of 22 teams participated in the tournament and Fresno State Barking Bulldogs shined amongst them.

New Faces: Communication Dept. welcomes Dr. Sergio F. Juárez

September 9, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Sergio F. Juárez to the Communication Studies program.

Barking Bulldogs finish fall semester with big success at CSU Northridge

November 21, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

The Fresno State Barking Bulldogs wrapped up their Fall 2018 season with an excellent team performance at CSU Northridge on Nov. 2 through 4, with the Bulldogs placing third overall in the policy debate sweepstakes. Sweepstakes awards are an important team milestone because they are based on the performance of every Fresno State debater at […]

Communication students organize TEDxFresnoState event

November 19, 2018.Reading time 11 minutes.

Five speakers and one musician took to the TEDx stage in the Wahlberg Recital Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 14 for an afternoon designed to discover new ideas and spark conversations within our community. The event was curated by Dr. Marnel Niles Goins, Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Communication, and organized by her […]

Two new Communication professors expand department offerings

May 7, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

Two new Communication professor bring science and environmental communication to Fresno State

~ By Lisa Maria Boyles, communications specialist for the College of Arts and Humanities Fresno State’s Department of Communication teaches students about the communication skills people need to function effectively in teaching, business, law, the communication professions, public service, politics and management. Two new faculty hires for the 2017-18 academic year bring greater depth to […]

Dr. Niles Goins elected VP of the WSCA

February 9, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Dr. Marnel Niles Goins elected Vice President of the Western States Communication Association

Dr. Marnel Niles Goins, a Fresno State professor in the Department of Communication, has been elected as vice president for the Western States Communication Association, a professional organization for communication scholars.

CineCulture spring lineup begins with ‘Extra-Terrestrials (Extraterrestres)’

January 17, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Fresno State CineCulture Series kicks off its spring 2018 lineup of film screenings with “Extra-Terrestrials (Extra Terrestias)” at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26. The CineCulture Club promotes cultural awareness through film and post-screening discussions.