NDSU Department of Communication

10/02/2026

It's a big week at NDSU! 🎉

As we celebrate Homecoming, we also mark the official installation of Dr. Marshall Stewart as NDSU's 16th president.

Journalism student and Bison Information Network member Charlotte D'Avignon captured scenes from the presidential inauguration luncheon on October 1, documenting this historic occasion for the university.

What has been your favorite Homecoming moment so far? Share it in the comments! 💚💛

10/01/2026

What an incredible August and September in the Department of Communication!

We kicked off the academic year by welcoming new and returning students at our back-to-school picnic and our annual Department of Communication Ice Cream Social, giving everyone a chance to reconnect, make new friends, and start the semester strong. We were especially excited to meet the newest members of our community and help them get settled at NDSU.

Our student organizations also started the semester strong, recruiting new members, holding their first meetings of the year, and building momentum for an exciting semester ahead. (From top left, photos 1 and 7 are from NDSU PRSSA and photo 9 is from NDSU Photo Club).

Thank you to everyone who helped make these first weeks so memorable. Here's to a great year!

09/28/2026

🚨 ICYMI: Assistant Professor Emily Zhan recently presented her research at the 2026 AEJMC Annual Conference.

Her presentation explored how audiences perceive and develop relationships with AI influencers, contributing to emerging conversations about AI, social media, and human–AI communication.

It is so great to see the department well represented at AEJMC! Nice job, Dr. Zhan!

09/24/2026

A huge congratulations to Ashlyn and her husband, Ben, on their wedding!

Ashlyn graduated from our M.A. program in 2025 and is pictured here with her advisor, Dr. Stephenson Beck, and her friend, Ava Gross, whom she met while in our program.

Please join us in wishing Ashlyn and Ben a lifetime of happiness as they begin this exciting new chapter together!

09/22/2026

Mark your calendars!

Join us for this year’s Comm Career Day Speed Networking Event and connect with communication professionals from a variety of fields. Students, this is a great opportunity to learn about career paths, build your network, and gain insights from industry experts.

📍Memorial Union Prairie Rose Room
🗓 October 12
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m.

09/18/2026

Mac, a graduate of our Management Communication program, is now working for the Chicago White Sox. From the classroom to the ballpark, it's exciting to see him turn his passion for baseball into reality.

Congratulations, Mac, on making your dream come true! ⚾

Mac Gray turned a childhood passion into a job with the Chicago White Sox.

09/16/2026

A little rain couldn’t stop our Ice Cream Social!

We had a wonderful time gathering on Monday as a department, enjoying sweet treats and great conversation. Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun!

09/14/2026

Update: Due to weather, the social will take place in our department, Minard 338!

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A blizzard in September?! ❄

Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social today (September 14) at noon by the Bison Statue outside Minard Hall!

There will be plenty of Dairy Queen Blizzards and Dilly Bars to enjoy while you connect with fellow students. New students can meet fellow communication majors, while returning students can help welcome our newest members to the department. We hope to see you there!

Pictured: 2025 Department of Communication Ice Cream Social

09/10/2026

The countdown is on! 🍦

Our annual Ice Cream Social is happening September 14 at noon near the Bison Statue by Minard Hall. Stop by for a sweet treat and great conversation.

We hope to see you there!