EKU School of Communication

EKU School of Communication The ICCA School of Communication
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Recents from last week’s ICCA Awards Ceremony! Congratulations to all of our award winners, who were recognized for thei...
05/01/2026

Recents from last week’s ICCA Awards Ceremony!

Congratulations to all of our award winners, who were recognized for their amazing contributions in the classroom, and for their immeasurable impact on their fellow students.

Our winners:

School of Art and Design:
Outstanding BFA Award - Art Education: Adrien Clifton
Outstanding BFA Award - Graphic Design: Josie Patrick
Distinguished BFA Award - Graphic Design: Gio Scicchitano
Outstanding BFA Award - Studio Art: Chris Collette
Distinguished BFA Award - Studio Art: Iris Illarraza
Outstanding B S Award - Studio Art: Mary Pfeifer
Outstanding MS IDLT Award: Jamie Saylor
Outstanding Leadership Award: Julian Holt

School of Music:
Outstanding Graduate Assistant - Alex Dietz
Outstanding Music Education Student - Alan Crump
Outstanding Music Industry Student - Adali Bautista
Outstanding Music Composition Student - Stephan Samuels
Outstanding Music Performance Student - Eva Cook and Caleb Murphy
Outstanding Music Minor - Sabreen Ahmed

School of Communication:
Distinguished Public Relations Senior - A’Mya Kendrick
Outstanding Public Relations Senior - Julia Luxon
Distinguished Communication Studies Student - Emily Greenwell
Outstanding Communication Studies Student - Addy Turner
Outstanding Online Student - JJ Dyche
Recognition for Academic Merit in Communication Studies - Danielle Renfro
Distinguished Broadcasting and Electronic Media Senior - Caleb Wells
Outstanding Broadcasting and Electronic Media Senior - Kasey Ogle
Kappa Tau Alpha Inductees - Emily Kessler and Julia Luxon
School of Communication Collaborative Excellence Award - Hailey Lawson

📸’s from the first annual ICCA Gala!We are so proud of all our students who showcased their FANTASTIC skills in the arts...
04/30/2026

📸’s from the first annual ICCA Gala!

We are so proud of all our students who showcased their FANTASTIC skills in the arts. Special thanks to our sponsors and to all those who came out to support our students and the amazing work they do here at EKU!

Help us in congratulating two ICCA professors for recently receiving honors at the EKU Scholars Showcase!Senior Communic...
04/28/2026

Help us in congratulating two ICCA professors for recently receiving honors at the EKU Scholars Showcase!

Senior Communication Studies Senior Lecturer John Strada was recognized for “Leadership in Engagement of Essential Skills in the Graduate Profile”, and Dr. Ginny Whitehouse, professor of multimedia journalism and director of the School of Communication, received the Library Partnership Awards for her work leading a team of archivists, faculty, and students identifying the descendants of African Americans enslaved in Madison County.

Lisa Brin of spoke with Professor Emily Hofelich’s BEM 400 “Multimedia Producing” class to discuss the growing film ind...
04/23/2026

Lisa Brin of spoke with Professor Emily Hofelich’s BEM 400 “Multimedia Producing” class to discuss the growing film industry in Kentucky, and how the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program intends to attract and support more film and television productions.

Brin shared with students what industry executives might look for in a potential crew member, as well as resources for locating job opportunities in the Commonwealth.

Thank you Lisa and FilmLEX!

Support the EKU Institute for Creative and Collaborative Arts (ICCA) TODAY during our seventh annual EKU Giving Day! Eac...
04/22/2026

Support the EKU Institute for Creative and Collaborative Arts (ICCA) TODAY during our seventh annual EKU Giving Day! Each donation to the “Institute for Creative and Collaborative Arts (ICCA) Greatest Needs” fund, under the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, will assist with the purchase of new equipment, assist in replenishing our resources, help raise scholarships, and so much more for our students.

Click the link in our bio to donate!

Recently, ICCA School of Communication professors Krista Kimmel, Jennifer Fairchild, and John Strada, had the opportunit...
04/21/2026

Recently, ICCA School of Communication professors Krista Kimmel, Jennifer Fairchild, and John Strada, had the opportunity to present at the Southern States Communication Association’s (SSCA) 2026 Conference in Birmingham, Alabama to share the importance of student participation in study abroad programs at the university level.

Highlighting the long term benefits for students who participate in such programs, each gave insights into best practices for increasing student engagement in education abroad.

Congratulations to our amazing professors!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: CORE Health Centers, Smitty’s Southern Style BBQHelp us in thanking and for donating to our silent ...
04/17/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: CORE Health Centers, Smitty’s Southern Style BBQ

Help us in thanking and for donating to our silent auction! By going to our event, you have the chance to win:

CORE:
- A gift basket containing a Theragun, Cryoderm lotion, foam roller, neck roller, 2 t-shirts, and 2 gift certificate for consultations and x-rays.

Smitty’s:
- One bottle Smitty’s Southern Style BBQ Sauce, one bottle Smitty’s Southern Style Spicy BBQ Sauce.

Event info:

Step into a night of imagination, artistry, and collaboration at the ICCA Gala. Hosted on April 17th at 6pm by the Institute for Creative and Collaborative Arts (ICCA)—home to the Schools of Art & Design, Music, and Communication—this year’s Gala celebrates the theme of “Fantastic”, showcasing the boundless creativity and vision of our students and faculty.

From awe-inspiring performances in our Gifford Theatre, to thought- provoking debuting documentary screenings, and our annual exhibition in our very own , the Gala invites our community to experience the fantastic in every form of creativity. Guests can also enjoy complimentary food, a cash bar, and a silent auction!

Purchase your tickets today (link in bio)!

🚨KNOW BEFORE YOU GO🚨Where: EKU Campbell BuildingWhen: Doors open at 5:30pmParking: Crabbe Lot, Adams LotSee 🫵 tonight!Ev...
04/17/2026

🚨KNOW BEFORE YOU GO🚨

Where: EKU Campbell Building
When: Doors open at 5:30pm
Parking: Crabbe Lot, Adams Lot

See 🫵 tonight!

Event info:

Step into a night of imagination, artistry, and collaboration at the ICCA Gala. Hosted on April 17th at 6pm by the Institute for Creative and Collaborative Arts (ICCA)—home to the Schools of Art & Design, Music, and Communication—this year’s Gala celebrates the theme of “Fantastic”, showcasing the boundless creativity and vision of our students and faculty.

From awe-inspiring performances in our Gifford Theatre, to thought- provoking debuting documentary screenings, and our annual exhibition in our very own , the Gala invites our community to experience the fantastic in every form of creativity. Guests can also enjoy complimentary food, a cash bar, and a silent auction!

Purchase your tickets today!

🎭🎨📸 TODAY 📸🎨🎭Step into a night of imagination, artistry, and collaboration at the ICCA Gala. Hosted on April 17th at 6pm...
04/17/2026

🎭🎨📸 TODAY 📸🎨🎭

Step into a night of imagination, artistry, and collaboration at the ICCA Gala. Hosted on April 17th at 6pm by the Institute for Creative and Collaborative Arts (ICCA)—home to the Schools of Art & Design, Music, and Communication—this year’s Gala celebrates the theme of “Fantastic”, showcasing the boundless creativity and vision of our students and faculty.

From awe-inspiring performances in our Gifford Theatre, to thought- provoking debuting documentary screenings, and our annual exhibition in our very own , the Gala invites our community to experience the fantastic in every form of creativity. Guests can also enjoy complimentary food, a cash bar, and a silent auction!

Purchase your tickets today!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Foxtrail HandpokeHelp us in thanking for donating to our silent auction! By going to our event, you ...
04/16/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Foxtrail Handpoke

Help us in thanking for donating to our silent auction! By going to our event, you have the chance to win:

- An original work titled “Where’s Your Whimsy?”

Event info:

Step into a night of imagination, artistry, and collaboration at the ICCA Gala. Hosted on April 17th at 6pm by the Institute for Creative and Collaborative Arts (ICCA)—home to the Schools of Art & Design, Music, and Communication—this year’s Gala celebrates the theme of “Fantastic”, showcasing the boundless creativity and vision of our students and faculty.

From awe-inspiring performances in our Gifford Theatre, to thought- provoking debuting documentary screenings, and our annual exhibition in our very own , the Gala invites our community to experience the fantastic in every form of creativity. Guests can also enjoy complimentary food, a cash bar, and a silent auction!

Purchase your tickets today (link in bio)!

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