Spotlights
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CMST Event Focuses on Influencer Culture
The Department of Communication Studies welcomed to Vanderbilt two renowned scholars to discuss the impact of influencers on contemporary American culture. Dr. Sarah Banet-Weiser, the Walter H. Annenberg Dean of the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Grant Bollmer, an Associate… Read MoreMar. 23, 2026
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Professors Koch, Sandoz, and West Honored at NCA
Professors Isaac West, John Koch, and ML Sandoz were honored with awards at the National Communication Association’s annual convention. Professor West was presented with the Randy Majors Award, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender scholarship in Communication… Read MoreNov. 24, 2025
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Cynthia Erivo speaks at sold out 2025 Impact Symposium, Dr. Claire Sisco King, Associate Professor of Communication Studies Moderate
Erivo discussed mental health, dream roles and marathon training at Langford Auditorium on April 3. Vanderbilt Programming Board concluded the 2025 Impact Symposium with a conversation with actress Cynthia Erivo in Langford Auditorium on April 3. Known for both her stage and screen work, Erivo most recently portrayed Elphaba in… Read MoreApr. 8, 2025