BA in Communication

B.A. in Communication

Accelerated Master's student whose film created in COMM 331: Public Relations Campaigns won of Best Documentary at the Beyond the Curve International Film Festival.

BA, Communication, 2020

Graduating with Honors in Communication and demonstrated excellence in original research.

Taking his skills abroad

Matthew Odom's communication degree led him to a number of internships that he says provided the essential skills and experiences for his current work at a start-up company in Munich Germany.

Landed her dream job

Lawson works as a full-time Public Affairs Specialist with the Bureau of Consular Affairs in the U.S. Department of State. She credits a great portion of her success to the opportunities she received while at Mason.

Doing what she loves, writing every day

Taking advantage of the the educational and professional resources provided by Mason, Savannah Norton built a stellar resume that earned her an internship at Fox News and now at the leader in online K-12 education, K12.

Handling the gamut of communication responsibilities

Hussain Al-Mutawakil's role as a communications manager allows him to work in a full range of communications responsibilities, from marketing strategy to blog editing.

Guiding creative work to publication

Keaton Maddox works at a large independent press, where he manages the editorial staff and helps transform authors' manuscripts into published work.

Using interpersonal communication skills to create lasting impressions

As a manager in the hospitality industry, Jessica Farley appreciates the diversity of her day to day interactions with people and how her coursework at Mason helps to make each of these interactions successful.

ADVOCATING FOR RESPECT AND EQUALITY FOR ALL

Quincey Smith, BA Communication ’11, is an expert in leading marketing campaigns aimed at shifting policies and changing public narratives. He is currently a senior vice president with the New York hub of communications firm BerlinRosen and is the youngest member of their leadership team.

Enhancing corporate communication at a top 10 consulting firm

Ben Nichols is still learning something every day, managing projects, analyzing data and helping a top consulting firm communicate effectively both internally and with external customers.

Honoring Distinguished Alumni

In fall 2017, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Communication honored Rana Novack for her exemplary career and advocacy efforts.

Washington DC area weather forecaster

Brian van de Graaff is currently the main weekday weathercaster for WJLA's 24-hour news outlet NewsChannel 8.

An experienced newscaster and a member of the college advisory board

Nicole Livas has been a co-anchor at WAVY and Fox43 news in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia