For the 2025-2026 Harriet Elliott Lecture Series, the Department of Communication Studies reminds us that – no matter where or how our stories started or how different we may seem – communication sparks connection.
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.
“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…