Communication Studies

NU Wonder Fest brings the thrill of cinema to Niagara University

October 17, 2025

“Wild, Twisted, Freaky Cinema” is the theme of NU’s inaugural Wonder Fest, a free on-campus film festival which takes place on Thursday, Nov. 6, 13, and 20, at 5:30 p.m. in Dunleavy 127. The event, hosted by the Niagara University Wonder Film Society, will give students and faculty a chance to immerse themselves in the...

Dr. Douglas Tewksbury Creates Sound Exhibition for the Art Gallery of Hamilton

September 29, 2025

Dr. Douglas Tewksbury, professor of media studies at Niagara University, was invited by the Art Gallery of Hamilton to develop an interactive sound exhibition for Supercrawl, Hamilton, Ontario's three-day arts and culture festivalSept. 12, 13, and 14, 2025.

Niagara University students attend opening weekend of Toronto International Film Festival

Niagara Gazette September 18, 2025

Dr. Carrie Teresa Isard (right) and Dr. Mary Beth Ray

Dr. Carrie Teresa Isard Is Featured Presenter at Klein College of Media and Communication Graduate Speaker Series

May 2, 2025

Dr. Carrie Teresa Isard, associate professor and chair of communication and media studies at Niagara University, and her colleague, Dr. Mary Beth Ray, associate professor and chair of communication and media studies at Plymouth State University, were invited to discuss their collaboration, The Adolescentia Project, as part of the Graduate Speaker Series at Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication on April 28, 2025.

Dr. Doug Tewksbury led an interactive session

Dr. Doug Tewksbury Leads Interactive Session on Sound and Silence at the Burchfield Penney Art Center

April 23, 2025

Dr. Doug Tewksbury, aprofessor in Niagara University’s Department of Communication and Media Studies, was invited to lead an interactive session on sound art at the Burchfield Penney Art Center on April 6, 2025.

Karis Wynings, Jacqueline Pennington, Anna Perry, and Kristyn Clare

Four Students Present Research at RIT’s Annual Communication Conference

April 14, 2025

our students from Niagara University’s communication and media studies program presented their original research projects as part of Rochester Institute of Technology’s Annual Student Research in Communication conference on April 3.

Erin (Baker) Hanczyk, ’11, Finds Dream Job with DEC

March 17, 2025

Erin (Baker) Hanczyk’s love for the outdoors led her to Lake Placid, N.Y., shortly after she graduated from Niagara University in 2011 with a degree in communications.

Niagara University Partners with Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship

November 19, 2024

Niagara University established a partnership with the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship in November that will offer Golisano's graduating students the option to pursue a bachelor’s degree in an additional two years with a 50% tuition reduction.

Two Niagara University Alumni Among Buffalo Business First’s 40 Under 40

November 18, 2024

Two Niagara University alumni were among the “40 Under 40” up-and-coming leaders who were honored by Buffalo Business First for their professional success and service to their communities.

Jackson Richert, ’23, Turns College Experiences into Career

August 9, 2024

Jackson Richert’s love of sports helped him to define his college and career trajectory, leading him to a job in college athletics. The Springville, N.Y., native enrolled at Niagara University because of its Division I athletics program and small campus environment. His initial interest in hospitality evolved into a focus in sports management after taking a sports...

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