Ph.D. Graduates Job Placement

Since our Ph.D. program began in 2006, over 40 students have graduated with their Ph.D. in Communication Studies. Listed below are some of our Ph.D. graduates and their current place of employment.

Shaun M. Anderson (2016), Associate Professor & Chair

Department of Communication Studies

Loyola Marymount University

Christine K. Anzur (2018), Assistant Professor & Graduate Coordinator

Department of Communication & Performance

East Tennessee State University

Katherine E. Armstrong (2023), Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

School of Arts and Humanities

Missouri Valley College

Jordan Atkinson (2018), Program Director and Associate Professor of the Practice

School of Professional Studies

The University of Kansas - Edwards Campus

James P. Baker (2019), Professor

Communication Department

Mission College

Worked previously at Bakersfield College

Hannah Ball (2016), Assistant Professor

School of Communication

Chapman University

Dana Borzea (2021), Assistant Professor

Grand Rapids Community College

Kerry Byrnes-Loinette (2010), Professor

Department of Academic Affairs

Collin College

Rebekah Chiasson (2024), Assistant Professor

Sam Houston State University

Cathlin V. Clark-Gordon (2019), Assistant Professor

Department of Marketing and Communication

Seton Hill University

Christopher J. Claus (2013), Professor and Chair

Department of Communication Studies

California State University, Stanislaus

Worked previously at Towson State University

Gregory A. Cranmer (2015), Associate Professor

Department of Communication

Clemson University

Worked previously at Columbus State University

Rita Daniels (2016), Associate Professor

Department of Communication Studies

Western Washington University

Katie Dunleavy (2007), Associate Professor & Graduate Director of Strategic Communication Program

Department of Communication

La Salle University

Molly S. Eickholt (2018), Senior Consultant

Management Consulting Team

CapTech

Brandi Frisby (2010), Professor, Acting Dean

College of Communication and Information

University of Kentucky

Lauren E. Fellers (2023), Instructor of Record

West Virginia University

Zachary W. Goldman (2015), Director of Online Teaching and Learning, Program Director, Online MBA and Associate Professor of Practice, Management & Entrepreneurship College of Business

University of Louisville

Worked previously at Illinois College

Alan K. Goodboy (2007), Professor, Peggy Rardin McConnell Endowed Research Chair of Communication Studies

Department of Communication Studies

West Virginia University

Worked previously at Bloomsburg University

Heath A. Howard (2023), Executive Director of Institutional Research

Fairmont State University

Hailey Gillen Hoke (2014), Associate Professor

Department of Communication

Weber State University

Sean M. Horan (2009), Associate Professor & Chair

Department of Communication

Fairfield University

Worked previously at DePaul University and Texas State University

Zac D. Johnson (2013), Associate Professor

Department of Human Communication Studies

California State University, Fullerton

Worked previously at Murray State University

Jennifer M. Knight (2018), Director

Non-Profit Organization

Kevin C. Knoster (2021), Qualitative Research Lead

OGC Global

Stephen M. Kromka (2020), Assistant Professor of Communication

Department of Speech

University of Tampa

Sara LaBelle (2014), Associate Professor, Assistant Dean of Academic Programs and Faculty Development

School of Communication

Chapman University

Alexander L. Lancaster (2015), Assistant Professor

Department of Communication

Weber State University

Colleen C. Malachowski (2012), Associate Professor, Carole Remick Endowed Program Director in Communication

Department of Communication

Regis College

Worked previously at Florida Atlantic University

Paul E. Madlock (2009), Assistant Professor

Department of Communication Studies and Modern Languages

Southeast Missouri State University

Worked previously at Texas A& M International University

Daniel H. Mansson (2011), Professor

Department of Communication Arts & Science

Penn State Hazleton

Kelly G. Odenweller (2015), Assistant Teaching Professor

Communication Studies Program

Iowa State University

Rachael E. Purtell (2023), Research Associate

National Communication Association

Stephanie Shimotsu-Dariol (2012), Course Faculty Manager-Communication

General Education

Western Governors University

Michael Sollitto (2014), Associate Professor

Department of Communication & Media

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Casey M. Stratton (2023), Assistant Professor

Department of Communication

Salisbury University

Melissa F. Tindage (2016), Associate Professor

Department of Communication Studies

California State University, Northridge

Worked previously at California State University, Los Angeles

Jessalyn I. Vallade (2014), Associate Professor

School of Information Science

University of Kentucky

Lori Vela (2013), Course Faculty Manager-Communication

General Education

Western Governors University

Evan R. Watts (2019), Assistant Professor

Department of Humanities, Communication Area

Ferris State University

Sydney (Staggers) Webb (2012), Lead Health Communication Specialist

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Julia K. Weiss (2018), Assistant Professor

Department of Communication Studies

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Mckay Steven West (2020), Assistant Professor of Communication

Department of Communication

Snow College

Worked previously at Western Wyoming Community College

Kylie J. Wilson (2020), Assistant Professor

Department of Communication & Mass Media

Northwest Missouri State University