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Smith pens chapter that explores ‘Barbie’ phenomenon

Adjunct Lecturer Nick Smith wrote a chapter in a book that examines the cultural presence of Barbie, the legendary doll.

Dr. Angela McGowan-Kirsch

McGowan-Kirsch receives SUNY appointment

Associate Professor Angela McGowan-Kirsch has been selected as a 2025–2026 SUNY Civil Discourse and Civic Education & Engagement Fellow.

Nicholas Smith (second from right), with his student crew (from left) Anthony Derby, Conor Clary and Samantha Zotara in the McEwen Hall film studio.

Communication faculty, students create education videos for SUNY

Adjunct Lecturer Nick Smith produced and directed SUNY Open Education Resources (OER) videos and engaged Communication students in their development.

Dr. Angela McGowan-Kirsch

Communication faculty compile new open pedagogy book

Department of Communication faculty have co-edited a new open instruction book that empowers students as active creators of knowledge.

Mike Igoe

Media seeks out Igoe for Nexstar/Tegna consolidation impacts

Associate Professor Mike Igoe is a “go-to” source for analysis of Nexstar’s proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna.

head shots of Dr. Kim Harrington and Gretchen Geitter

2025 Commencement speakers announced

Two stellar alumni will offer their wisdom to graduates as the keynote speakers at SUNY Fredonia’s Commencement on May 17.

Mike Igoe (at lectern), serving in a panel discussion at the national Broadcast Education Association conference.

Igoe presents at conference, wins top advisor award

Associate Professor Mike Igoe gave an address at the national Broadcast Education Association (BEA) conference held in Las Vegas, NV.

Insignia of Communication honor society

Communication Department to induct newest Lambda Pi Eta members

The Department of Communication has announced the induction of 19 outstanding students into Lambda Pi Eta.

Dr. Angela McGowan-Kirsch

McGowan-Kirsch editor of new book

Associate Professor Angela McGowan-Kirsch has edited a book on fostering democratic engagement among college students.

Abigail Jacobson gives an update on research for the article she’s writing for COMM 359: Chautauqua Matters.

Students strive to address ‘news deserts’ in new course

Through an upper-level Communication course, students are taking a “deep dive” in journalism to examine key issues impacting Chautauqua County.