School of Communication
The School of Communication develops and enhances understanding of communication processes and their effects on individuals, organizations, culture, and society. The school meets its mission through discovery, learning, and engagement focused on creation, distribution, and interpretation of messages through media systems. We create and share knowledge about the interaction of messages and media within historical, economic, technological, and cultural environments.
What's happening around Shanks Hall
- School of Communication Career and Internship Fair 2025 Our 2025 Career and Internship Fair featured so many fantastic networking opportunities for our students and an impactful keynote speech from alum Ryan Witherell. Videography by John Garlow
- Untold Valor Event Behind the Scenes Watch for a behind the scenes look into a Q&A with the cast of upcoming series Untold Valor, hosted at the Lyric on Veterans Day. Videography by John Garlow
- Inside “UNTOLD VALOR”: Filmmakers Share Stories and converse with the Virginia Tech Community on Veterans Day The “Untold Valor” film team shared insights on Native American code talkers and engaged in a Q&A with an audience of 100 people, Tuesday, at the Lyric Theatre. “We wanted to tell an underdog story about Black Panthers, Comanche code talkers and Patton, and the other amazing stories that have been omitted from history,” said Ise …
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News and Stories Spotlight
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Expert explains how two unlikely teams landed Super Bowl berths , articleBefore the season, both the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots were expected to win only 8.5 games, according to Virginia Tech sport media analytics expert Matthew Zimmerman.
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Beyond the mic: How one class teaches ethical, purposeful podcasting , articleIn the class, students are challenged to dig deeper in blending research, audio production, and ethical journalism.
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H.U.G. Leader program creates generational impact for communication students , articleThe H.U.G. leader program in the School of Communication helps first-year students build community and adjust to college life, contributing to an average 93 percent first-year retention rate since 2018.
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Calling the shots: A Hokie broadcaster's slam dunk journey , articleVirginia Tech women's basketball tipped off this week and so did Evan Hughes ’21, who is assistant director of broadcast services and the voice of the university’s women’s basketball team.
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Experts available: VA elections, Halloween, Daylight Saving, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including the Virginia elections on Nov. 4, Halloween, Daylight Saving, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Experts available: Israel, Hamas exchange hostages, government shutdown, campaign ads, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the government shutdown, exchange of hostages between Israel and Hamas, political ads, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
