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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Karolyn Martin
For the second year in a row, a Mountaineer has been crowned Miss North Carolina! Congratulations to Karolyn Martin '22, who succeeds Carli Batson '22...

Communication Kicks off their Diversity Speaker Series with FAA Dean Shannon Campbell
Real Voices. Real People. A Real Good Conversation. Dean Shannon Campbell (College of Fine and Applied Arts) keeps it real as she shares her thou...

App State Communication Faculty elected for Prestigious 2022 UNC System Faculty Fellowship
Shanshan Lou, Ph.D., associate professor of Communication-Advertising at Appalachian State University has been selected as one of three fellows f...