Author Archives: vugradcomm

By Mirna Momcicevic Lance A. Strate is a Professor of Communication and Media Studies and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies at Fordham University. He is an expert in the field of Communication and Cyberspace and Social Interaction in an Electronic Environment. … Continue reading →

    By Mirna Momcicevic   Poor time management, lack of concentration, lack of motivation and poor learning techniques are the main reasons why students fail courses and struggle during the exam period. Although all students go through their difficulties, … Continue reading →

There have been a lot of changes at Villanova University lately. This school year the Graduate Department in Communication has a new director, Dr. Heidi Rose. I was able to interview Dr. Rose and get some insight about her life … Continue reading →

Written by Ashlee Douglas Graduate School has begun! Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. Everyone just kept reiterating, “It’s different from undergrad”, “It’s going to be a lot of reading”. Coming from a non-communication background, I was nervous about … Continue reading →

by Marianela Nunez Without any doubt, being a graduate student involves mastering research methods. Research methods help us answer questions about the topics and things we want to understand. However, not all methods are meant to answer the same kinds … Continue reading →

This is the first of a three part series focused on providing students with information about completing the Comprehensive Exams and writing a Thesis, in order to help them decide which route they would prefer. The first two parts will … Continue reading →

By Robin Kanak Any graduate student can relate to the mounting panic you feel when your midterm deadline is steadily approaching and you know your paper it isn’t anywhere near finished. Once in awhile, those feelings of stress and panic … Continue reading →

Companies use social media to increase engagement and stay relevant in the minds of their target audience. It also allows them to listen to public opinions about their company, receive feedback from their audience and respond to specific feedback. Social … Continue reading →