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. 

 

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Students

Bella Zerillo RiverRun Pitch Fest
Bella Zerillo pitched her "Hugo Everlasting" documentary at the RiverRun International Film Festival's 12th Annual Pitch Fest.   Bella Zerillo, an Electronic Media/Broadcast major in the...

Alumni

Bailey Little
BOONE — The Watauga County Board of Education has approved the appointment of two director positions within the school system.

Faculty/Staff

Most Helpful Faculty & Staff 2021-2022
Each year, the Office of Student Success produces and distributes a poster listing the names of the "most helpful" faculty and staff on campus. This list is derived from student responses...

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...