The USA Department of Communication awards recognize the achievements and accomplishments undergraduate and graduate students have made academically, departmentally, scholarly and creatively.
The Distinguished Award recognizes outstanding academic achievement, and is given to undergraduate students who have earned a cumulative GPA between 3.75 and 4.0.
The Outstanding Communication Major Award are recipients chosen by each communication concentration from undergraduate students. For eligibility, students have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and at least 3.0 in major course work.
The Outstanding Communication Concentration Award is an undergraduate student chosen by each communication concentration. These students have exhibited excellence in their track of study.
The Exceptional Departmental Service Award honors an undergraduate student in recognition of his or her exceptional service to the department. The student has a proven record of accomplishment in being actively involved in service and leadership and the university and the community.
The Exceptional Intern Award honors an undergraduate student in recognition of his or her own exceptional service to the internship program. The student has a proven record of accomplishments and demonstrates leadership and excellence through the internship. The student's internship supervisor consistently scored the intern high in performance, behavior and administration qualities. For eligibility, students must have completed an internship through the department's program.
The Hermanson Research Award honors an undergraduate or graduate student who has conducted significant research in the area of history, law or ethics and has a high overall GPA among graduating students. The award honors the memory of Dr. Louise Hermanson, professor of communication, a beloved and respected professor from 1990 until her passing in 2002.
The Outstanding Scholarly Paper Award honors an undergraduate or graduate communication student who authored a scholarly paper and submitted it to a publication or conference in the communication discipline. Student papers are singly authored by the student.
The Creative Arts Award honors an undergraduate or graduate student for his or her creative excellence in visual communication, multi-media, print journalism, film, television, advertising, public relations or any other field in the art of communication.
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