Category: Communication

Dr. Carie S.T. King, clinical professor and associate director of rhetoric in the School of Arts and Humanities at The University of Texas at Dallas, has been selected as the managing editor of publications for Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society. Established in 1924, the honor society is dedicated to fostering literacy and […]

Kristina Kirk, a graduate student in the School of Arts and Humanities, has been awarded the President’s Teaching Excellence Award for Teaching Assistants. She has been teaching at UT Dallas since fall 2016. Kirk said the most rewarding part of teaching rhetoric is showing students that writing can be fun. She also said the online […]

At 100 years old, Jane Yates BA’78 is a study in how to make the most out of life. She’s not only The University of Texas at Dallas’ oldest living alumna, but she also has spent decades serving others and engaging in the world around her. This month, Yates marked her milestone birthday with a […]

Dr. Janet Johnson, a lecturer in the School of Arts and Humanities, has recently released a book that discusses how technology is changing political messaging strategy and public opinion. Political Rhetoric, Social Media, and American Presidential Campaigns discusses media use in American presidential campaigns as well as social media campaigns for Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, […]

As the UT Dallas community – and the nation at-large – take steps towards better understanding racial differences and histories, faculty from the School of Arts and Humanities have compiled a catalogue of resources for individuals who want to learn about African American studies and race. Dr. Kimberly Hill, assistant professor of history, said the […]

Five instructors from The University of Texas at Dallas recently were honored with the annual President’s Teaching Excellence Awards for their positive impact on student learning and innovation in the classroom. UT Dallas President Richard C. Benson recognized the recipients virtually in May for their outstanding efforts. The Center for Teaching and Learning plans to host […]

Mathew Shadegg Matthew Shadegg BA’20, recently conducted a survey (using quantitative social science method) to inquire how students use social media, particularly the underlying reasoning behind their individual usage of various social-media platforms. He applied for and obtained IRB approval (which took a few tries) and launched his survey to gather data via Qualtrics. He […]

Even with excellent test scores and high class rankings, many prospective college students still have a lot of work to do when it comes to college essays, resumes and interviews, according to two UT Dallas communication instructors. That need for better student communication skills in the admissions process is why the two will hold a college […]

For 80-year-old Suzanne Stricker, a hobby of taking college classes soon will turn into a UT Dallas bachelor’s degree. And, even then, she will not be stopping her path of lifelong learning. Stricker plans to participate in commencement ceremonies for the School of Arts and Humanities on Friday, May 11, as she earns her degree […]