Communication and Media Studies at Wilkes University

04/13/2026

Thanks for the shout out, Chris Bohinski! The students loved getting a chance to speak with you and all of the speakers at the Tom Bigler Journalism & Media Conference.

04/13/2026

Congratulations to the winners in the Tom Bigler Journalism & Media Conference.

https://www.timesleader.com/news/1738639/many-local-journalism-students-presented-with-awards-at-bigler-conference?fbclid=IwY2xjawRJyL9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2TIpDyiOW4jMJEHa-ALjhq9rDWKnxolbVtkfI9_Mf8Yzz5Bo1E3gTy4bI2w_aem_Xy5itTblMRQHEx02E2ctvA

Wilkes University’s 25th annual Tom Bigler Journalism & Media Conference was held on Friday for local high school students to explore the ever-changing fields of journalism and media. The conference is sponsored by the Wilkes University Communication and Media Studies Department.

04/10/2026

Today we were happy to welcome 160+ high school students to Wilkes University for the 25th annual Tom Bigler Journalism and Media Conference! Thank you to our keynote speaker Alan K. Stout, guest speakers, and all faculty, staff and students who made today a big success. We look forward to next year! 💙

04/10/2026

Congratulations to seniors and newly inducted honor society members!

04/06/2026

The Tom Bigler Journalism Conference is an exclusive conference to all high school students interested in journalism, telecommunications, public relations and other areas of the communications field.

03/30/2026

Alan K. Stout, executive director of Visit Luzerne County, will be the keynote speaker at Wilkes University’s 25th annual Tom Bigler Journalism & Media Conference. The conference will be held on Friday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Tom Bigler Journalism & Media Conference invites local high school students to explore the ever-changing fields of journalism and media. The conference is sponsored by the Wilkes University Communication and Media Studies Department.

Learn more on News at Wilkes: https://news.wilkes.edu/2026/03/30/alan-k-stout-to-keynote-at-wilkes-universitys-bigler-journalism-media-conference/

03/28/2026

We had a great time at today’s Admitted Students Day! It was fantastic meeting everyone!

10/24/2025

Students from Delaware Valley, Dunmore, North Pocono, Riverside, Stroudsburg and Wallenpaupack participated in this year’s High School Media Day, sponsored by the Communication & Media Studies Department at Wilkes University.

09/27/2025

Alumni: last call to register for Homecoming and our College Connections event! 💙 Registration closes tomorrow, 9/28. https://securelb.imodules.com/s/344/23/interior.aspx?sid=344&gid=1&pgid=2928&cid=5565

09/22/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Munyoung Chung, Assistant Professor, who has been named Membership Director of the Korean American Communication Association (KACA) for 2025-2027!