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Faith + Works: School of Communications Professor Jessica Zurcher Explains How Failure Leads to Fulfillment
Jessica Zurcher Used Her Own Failures as a Backdrop to Illustrate How Trials Can Encourage Spiritual and Intellectual Growth
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ABC News & Nixon’s War on Television Explored in New Podcast Episode Featuring Comms Professor
The following is a press release by the Journalism History podcast and features communications professor Dale Cressman
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Professors Awarded for Research on Minority Cultures and Teen Media Use
Two BYU Communications professors win prestigious awards from the School of Communications to support their research efforts
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Kevin Kelly Recognized Nationally for Passion and Commitment to BYU’s Advertising Program
Kelly was recognized in one of the industry’s largest creative competitions, which attracts nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year
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Communications Students and Faculty Shine During Winter 2020 Awards Season
Students and faculty from the School of Communications received multiple nominations and awards for their work in fields ranging from advertising to journalism
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Are Disney Princesses Harmful to Young Girls? New BYU Study Says No
Diving deep into the allure of Disney princesses, communications professors studied how these popular figures inspire young girls
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BYU Professor Explains Why It’s Important How Parents Address Pornography
BYU communications professor continues her study on the effects of pornography on children with a new article exploring ways for parents to have healthy conversations with their children.
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BYU Students Prove ‘The World is Our Campus’ with Films Discussing Diplomacy
Advertising professor and students create short films exploring elements of diplomacy.
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Which type of online sports fan are you: tailgater, trivia seeker or bandwagon fan?
(Courtesy of Madeline Mortensen)
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Emily Emerick Co-Authors Article Discussing Social Media Use in the Classroom
BYU academic advisor co-authors article exploring the benefits of social media use in the classroom.
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Advertising Professor Chris Cutri’s Documentary “To the Extreme” Investigates the World of Extreme Sports
Cutri’s documentary examines the world of extreme sports including socio-economic factors and peak in participation.
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Professor Quint Randle Wins Top Faculty Paper Award for Research on Drone Usage in News Media
BYU communications professor uses passion for flying drones — both personally and professionally — as inspiration for award-winning research paper
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Why Do We Like ‘Stranger Things’ So Much? A BYU Professor Explains
The show “Stranger Things” follows a group of kids in the ’80s who spend their days playing games and fighting evil. BYU professor Scott Church has an answer to why people love this show so much. (Netflix via AP)
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What If You Could Spot Skin Cancer Before It Got Too Serious?
Special UV photographs reveal existing skin damage caused by UV light exposure which is normally invisible to the naked eye.
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Dale Cressman Elected ACEJMC Vice President
BYU School of Communications professor Dale Cressman was elected vice president of an international accreditation group for journalism and mass communications.
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Three BYU Communications Professors to Present at International Conference
Research topics include religious memes, how social media drives conservation and how media can be used to promote sun-safe behaviors
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Miles Romney to Present Research on Millennials and Media at International Conference
Romney’s research focuses on the changes sports media needs to make to appeal to younger audiences
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