
Meet Department Chair: Q&A with Professor Masahiro Yamamoto
On September 1, 2022, Masahiro Yamamoto started the role of Chair of the Department of Communication. While he had held leadership positions before, he felt enormous pressure and responsibility stepping into this role. I sat down with him and asked how things have been going so far and a few things about him.

Meet Joe Murphy: Academic Advisor for Communication and Journalism
Academic advisors play a critical role in student academic success. During each registration period, academic advisors meet with students to provide guidance on their academic progress, course plans and schedules, career options, and campus resources and activities. We spoke with our academic advisor, Joe Murphy, to learn a little bit about what he does and how he got involved in academic advising.

Didn’t Make It To The “Careers in Public Relations” Alumni Panel? Here’s What You Missed!
If you missed the alumni panel the Department of Communication and the UAlbany Alumni Association hosted on Tuesday, February 28, don’t worry! This post is a one-stop need-to-know recap of what was covered.

Communication Faculty and Students to Present at 2023 ICA Conference in Toronto
Faculty members and students in the Department of Communication will present scholarly papers at the 2023 conference of the International Communication Association (ICA) held May 25-29 in Toronto, Canada.

Student Leaders Share Their Thoughts on Black History Month
A photo essay by Tayana Romulus

Morey Receives UAlbany Seed Funding to Examine Neural Responses to Political Discussion
Professor Alyssa Morey, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, received funding under this year’s Faculty Research Award Program – category A (FRAP-A), for her proposal, “Advancing Communication Scholarship Using EEG: The FRN & Political Discussion.”

5 Ways To "Communicate" Your Feelings this February
Valentine’s Season is upon us! While many of you are probably treating the holiday just like any other day, some of you are probably looking for ways to express your love in a manner that isn’t repetitive of custom Valentine’s traditions.

Virtual Alumni Panel: Department Alumni to Share their Experience in Public Relations Professions
The Department of Communication and the Alumni Association will host an alumni panel “Careers in Public Relations” on Tuesday, February 28 from 7:00 to 8:15 pm on Zoom. Department alumni will discuss their experience in Public Relations professions and share tips with students on how to prepare for careers in the field.