The Department of Communication is one of seven departments housed in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University. It offers a comprehensive student experience bringing together all facets of contemporary communication, including a unique blend of five distinct majors: Advertising, Communication Studies, Digital JournalismElectronic Media/Broadcasting, and Public Relations.  The department of communication combines history, theory, and philosophy of communication with applied, real-world industries and experience.  Our department strives to excel in delivering the best in education, where the humanities, sciences, and technologies meet. The department’s award-winning faculty offer hands-on experience in the world-class Beasley Media Complex, serving as the hub for WASU radio and AppTV. Graduates work in a wide range of positions in media, corporate, agency, government and nonprofit organizations. 

 

Learn more about recent accomplishments and accolades.

Students

Noah Cornelius (right) Interviews Kaz Grala
Electronic Media/Broadcasting major Noah C Cornelius combined multiple opportunities to gain skills needed for a career in motorsports broadcasting   BOONE, N.C. – When current junior...

Alumni

Logan DiFrano
Logan DiFranco (they, them, theirs). Double major in PR and Journalism. Graduated in May of 2020. Logan was accepted to the MPhil in Sociology (The Sociology of Media and Culture) at the University...

Faculty/Staff

Dr. Kathryn Montalbano Publishes Article in the Communication Law and Policy Journal
This article draws from surveys about the experiences of users with Yik Yak and other anonymous social media platforms to consider how digital intermediaries encourage civility and minimize hateful...

Latest News

WKZL's Jared And Katie Air Live Before The Kellar Radio Talent Group

WKZL's Jared And Katie Air Live Before The Kellar Radio Talent Group At Appalachian State

107.5 WKZL's Jared & Katie in the Morning broadcast live from the Kellar Radio Talent Institute at App State. Students Zachary Starns and Sam...

AppState Debate Team

Appalachian State University’s Speech and Debate Team Wraps Up a Successful Year

The Appalachian State University Speech and Debate Team ended their year with a string of successes, including most recently, a second place finish fo...

The Appalachian Staff 2022

The Appalachian Recognized with Ten Awards by the Society of Professional Journalists

App State's student-run newspaper, The Appalachian, has been recognized with ten awards in Region 2 of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) M...