First-generation college students – those who are first in their family to go to college – face many hurdles in their quest for a higher education. For Shelby Morrison, the biggest struggle was the financial burden. “I’ve had to pay for college solely on my own, so I’ve taken out quite a bit of student loans for my degree,” said Morrison, a senior from Wood River, … [Read more...] about Overcoming obstacles as a first-gen student
COMWeek is one of the communication department's signature events: a week-long immersion in some of the biggest topics in the field. It also includes plenty of opportunities to network and socialize with communication scholars, professionals and students. Each year, visiting scholars present their research, and the week concludes with an alumni panel so that current … [Read more...] about COMWeek team: planners and promoters
Students in Didem Koroglu's communication classes are participating in a service learning project with the potential to have significant impact on our community. They're partnering with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) to increase public engagement with the 2017 Springfield-Greene County Community Focus Report, which investigates 11 "red flag" and "blue ribbon" … [Read more...] about Students gather data that may shape Greene County
On the final day of COMWeek, Missouri State alumni will join us for an interactive panel. Current communication students will enjoy this opportunity to learn from the experiences of recent graduates who are making an impact in the field. Meet the alumni panelists Adria Baebler Adria Baebler is a 2013 graduate of Missouri State and holds degrees in organizational … [Read more...] about #COMWeek2017 Alumni Panel
Thursday, Feb. 23 About Dr. Myers As an instructional communication researcher, Dr. Myers' research focuses primarily on the role communication plays in the instructor-student relationship, both in and out of the classroom, using experimental, survey and content analytic research methods. His current research projects focus on the role communication plays in the undergraduate … [Read more...] about #COMWeek2017 Guest Scholar: Dr. Scott A. Myers