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 Journalism, Electronic 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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WKZL's Jared And Katie Air Live Before The Kellar Radio Talent Group At Appalachian State
Jun 19, 2023
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...
Appalachian State University’s Speech and Debate Team Wraps Up a Successful Year
May 22, 2023
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 Recognized with Ten Awards by the Society of Professional Journalists
May 11, 2023
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...