Senior Kaya McDowell worked with her mentor Kim Cuny on a recent publication.

Cuny wins 2025 Research Mentor award – Professional Track

Senior Lecturer Kim Cuny has received the 2025 UNCG Thomas Undergraduate Research Mentor Award in the professional track category. The communication scholar, who examines storytelling and disability activism, has mentored many undergraduates through coursework, independent studies, and internships. She develops strong relationships with each of her students to help them succeed, and her students say her pedagogical approach empowers them to take risks.

Chris Poulos

Message from the Department Head

“The study of communication is unique among the arts and sciences. Unlike other programs, a major in communication prepares you for a profession as well as for a lifetime of learning skills capable of adapting your knowledge to new career opportunities. Perhaps most importantly, study in our major teaches you… Continue reading…