Dr. Iccha Basnyat (Associate Professor of Global Health Communication in the Global Affairs Program with a joint appointment in the Department of Communication) has been awarded the "Global Communication Award" by the National Communication Association (NCA).
"Dr. Basnyat exemplifies the spirit of the NCA Global Communication Award through her groundbreaking work in de-westernizing communication research and centering voices from the Global South. Her scholarship deeply engages with health communication in South Asia, integrating local knowledge systems and emphasizing community-based perspectives. Dr. Basnyat’s research not only challenges Western paradigms but also amplifies underrepresented voices and methodologies in global communication. She consistently collaborates with and cites international scholars, advancing a more inclusive and equitable field. Beyond her scholarship, Dr. Basnyat extends her global focus to amplifying non-Western perspectives in ongoing conversations at NCA as well as mentoring the next generation of global health communication scholars. Her work stands as a model of globally engaged scholarship that bridges theory and practice across cultural and geographic boundaries."
Congratulations to Dr. Basnyat! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! She will be formally recognized during the NCA 111th Annual Convention on November 22, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.
September 19, 2025