As an executive producer for the Nat Geo WILD cable channel, Ted Duvall ‘83 is a storyteller. He’s in charge of “The Incredible Dr. Pol,” a reality show about a […]
communication studies
Department of Justice honors Lynchburg graduate
Just five years after earning her communication studies degree from Lynchburg, Kara Swankowski ’12 helped in the investigation of a DEA agent. Her efforts resulted in her earning the Collaboration Award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General.
Journalism student helps cover Cosby trial
This summer, Emily Yinger ’19 has watched history in the making and helped report it to the world. As an intern for two television stations in Pennsylvania, she has worked […]
Communication class analyzes effect of President Trump’s tweets
Communication studies professor Dr. Paula Youra recently assigned her persuasion class to select a tweet sent by U.S. President Donald Trump and analyze it. WSET in Lynchburg came to see […]
Student takes aim at world hunger with nonprofit internship
Meet Nicole Trimble ’17, warrior against hunger. For more than six months, Nicole has worked with Stop Hunger Now, a Lynchburg-based nonprofit, provide meals for people without adequate access to […]
Recent graduate enlivens downtown economy
Only a few months after her college graduation, Emelyn Gwynn ’15 is steering the future of business development in downtown Altavista. As director of the nonprofit Altavista On Track, Emelyn […]
LC public relations student organization receives grant award
The University of Lynchburg chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America has won yet another grant to support activities that help students prepare for professional communications careers. LC PRSSA President […]
Public relations in his future
Michael Wims ’13 had a mini-crisis his sophomore year after switching to a sport management major.
Professors speak of truth
Dr. Lesley Friedman, professor of philosophy, and Dr. Paula Youra, professor of communication studies, recently sat down with Tab O’Neal of WVTF radio, the local NPR affiliate, to talk about the nature of truth.
Novelist in the making
Sarah Lampkin ’12 has already written two novels – Dead Dreamer: Freshman Year is published as a Fantasy Kindle ebook – and she is working on a third, which is pretty unusual for a recent college graduate.