Ph.D. Graduates Job Placement
Since our Ph.D. program began in 2006, 38 students have graduated with their Ph.D. in Communication Studies. Listed below are our Ph.D. graduates and their current place of employment.
Shaun M. Anderson (2016), Assistant Professor
Department of Communication Studies
Loyola Marymount University
Christine K. Anzur (2018), Assistant Professor
Department of Communication & Performance
East Tennessee State University
Jordan Atkinson (2018), Assistant Professor
Department of Communication and Journalism
Missouri Western State University
James P. Baker (2019), Professor
Communication Department
Mission College
Worked previously at Bakersfield College
Hannah Ball (2016), Assistant Professor
School of Communication
Chapman University
Kerry Byrnes-Loinette (2010), Professor
Department of Academic Affairs
Collin College
Cathlin V. Clark-Gordon (2019)
Employed in private industry
Christopher J. Claus (2013), Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Communication Studies
California State University, Stanislaus
Worked previously at Towson State University
Gregory A. Cranmer (2015), Assistant Professor
Department of Communication
Clemson University
Worked previously at Columbus State University
Rita Daniels (2016), Assistant 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
Management Consulting Team
CapTech
Brandi Frisby (2010), Associate Professor & Interim Dean of Undergraduate Affairs
College of Communication and Information
University of Kentucky
Zachary W. Goldman (2015), Assistant Professor
Department of Management
University of Louisville
Worked previously at Illinois College
Alan K. Goodboy (2007), Professor
Department of Communication Studies
West Virginia University
Worked previously at Bloomsburg 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
Colleen C. Malachowski
(2012), Associate Professor
Zac D. Johnson (2013), Associate Professor
Department of Human Communication Studies
California State University, Fullerton
Worked previously at Murray State University
Carrie D. Kennedy-Lightsey (2009), Teaching Assistant Professor
Department of Communication Studies
West Virginia University
Worked previously at IUPUI-Fort Wayne and Stephen F. Austin State University
Jennifer M. Knight (2018)
Stephen M. Kromka
(2020), Assistant Professor of Communication
Department of Speech
University of Tampa
Sara LaBelle (2014), Associate Professor
School of Communication
Chapman University
Alexander L. Lancaster (2015), Assistant Professor
Department of Communication
Weber State University
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), Associate Professor
Department of Communication Arts & Science
Penn State Hazleton
Kelly G. Odenweller (2015), Assistant Teaching Professor
Communication Studies Program
Iowa State University
Stephanie Shimotsu-Dariol (2012), Course Faculty Manager-Communication
General Education
Western Governors University
Michael Sollitto (2014), Assistant Professor
Department of Communication & Media
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Melissa F. Tindage (2016), Assistant Professor
Department of Communication Studies
California State University, Northridge
Worked previously at California State University, Los Angeles
Jessalyn I. Vallade (2014), Assistant 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
Western Wyoming Community College
Kylie J. Wilson (2020), Lecturer
Department of Communication & Mass Media
Northwest Missouri State University