The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication

Check out our new online BA degree! Princeton Review ranks a communication degree as the second-best college major, based on job prospects, alumni salaries and popularity.news.asu.edu/20210723-asu-o…

Today is Sun Devil Giving Day! Support the Hugh Downs School and help strengthen student scholarships, advance faculty research and sustain the programs that define our academic excellence. Give now: humancommunication.asu.edu/Give

The Hugh Downs School’s Center for Strategic Communication is entering a new era under Associate Professor Bradley Adame, following the leadership of founding director Steve Corman. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4ht5ZcU

🎧 Faculty in the media Research from our Relationship and Technology Lab was featured on the Freakonomics Radio podcast episode “Matchmakers,” exploring what makes people click. We love seeing our faculty’s research reach national audiences!

👏 Congratulations to our very own Professor Heewon Kim on earning international grants to study how courts assess trauma evidence and how legal interpretations shape justice outcomes for survivors! Read the story here 👉 bit.ly/4pGZHKu

President’s Professor Pauline Cheong and the ICGlobal Collaborative launched the ICGlobal Mentoring Circles initiative, connecting faculty & grad students for learning, mentoring, and support, advancing intercultural and global engagement. 🌍

👏 Thank you to Dr. Alan Goodboy (@DrGoodboy) for joining our Guest Speaker Series at the Hugh Downs School! His talk on Advances in Factor Analysis gave our students and faculty new perspectives on research methods and communication science.

⏰ Happening tomorrow! Dr. Alan Goodboy (@DrGoodboy), Peggy Rardin McConnell Research Chair of Communication Studies at West Virginia University, will join the Hugh Downs School to present Advances in Factor Analysis as part of COM 692. 📅 Sunday, Sept. 14 🕐 1–3:45 p.m. MST

🎓 Guest Speaker Spotlight 🎓 We’re excited to welcome Dr. Alan Goodboy (@DrGoodboy) of West Virginia University to the Hugh Downs School for our Guest Speaker Series. 📢 Talk: “Advances in Factor Analysis” 🗓 Sunday, Sept 14 | 1–3:45 p.m. MST

👏 Congratulations to Associate Professor Jonathan Pettigrew, named a Wheaton Fellow by @WheatonCollege! This prestigious fellowship connects scholars across disciplines. Jonathan described the experience as both meaningful & energizing.

@JonRahmOfficial Congratulations Jon! We're proud to see a Sun Devil leading on the global stage, both on and off the course!

The best part about being on a Team is sharing special moments together. Knowing that we are playing for something bigger than ourselves. The Wins. The Losses. No matter what. It's an honor to do it together! #TogetherWeConquer 💪🏼

Dr. @LieselSharabi & undergrad RA Aliza Akhter were featured in Vox on dating app burnout & the return of the setup. Full study bit.ly/4oQuVP3 Read more 👉 bit.ly/3JQhtKK (may require subscription)

@JonRahmOfficial Congratulations Jon!

Back to Back Team Wins! Thank you UK for bringing the energy! #TogetherWeConquer

🎉 Congrats to Assistant Professor Serap Erincin on receiving the Hugh Downs Faculty Innovation Award + two major research grants! Her work bridges tech, performance, neuroscience & social justice — from immersive art to a Neurohumanities Lab at ASU. 🔗 bit.ly/4mjrfTA

🎉 Congratulations to our first-ever class of Senior Instructors at the Hugh Downs School! 👏 Deborah Way 👏 Alexis Valianos 👏 Alison Trego 👏 Patrick McDonald Thank you for your outstanding teaching, mentoring, and service!

@asuhdshc announced professor Laura K. Guerrero as interim director for the 2025–26 academic year. Guerrero is widely acclaimed for her research in relationship science and emphasizes the value of students learning directly from researchers. ow.ly/fCMF50WorWE

🎓 Congratulations, Dr. Reeham Mohammed! @ReehamRMohammed recently defended her dissertation at the Hugh Downs School — fulfilling a lifelong dream and celebrating with family, friends, and faculty from around the world. 💛

📰 Faculty in the News “Tinder is telling you what you should be prioritizing.” Associate Professor Liesel Sharabi, an expert in digital romance, spoke with @CNN about how dating app filters are reshaping modern love. 🔗 Read more: cnn.com/2025/06/07/us/…

Happy Commencement day, Sun Devils!

🎯 Communication = career power. No matter your major, the Workplace Communication Certificate helps you build the skills employers want—teamwork, leadership, and real-world problem solving. 💼💬 Level up your resume. 🔗 Learn more: humancommunication.asu.edu/degree/certifi…

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. @jorisvanouytsel , recipient of the CGSA Faculty Recognition Award! Honored for his mentorship, research support, and commitment to grad student success—thank you for all you do! 👏