Harding University Department of Communication

Harding University Department of Communication The Department of Communication prepares students for a lifetime of storytelling. Everyone has a sto

Seven majors in two academic programs make up the Department of Communication:

The mass communication program puts students in touch with the worlds of journalism, advertising, public relations, electronic media production, and Web design and interactive media. The communication studies program examines interpersonal, organizational, nonverbal, intercultural and rhetorical communication. The program provides students with a variety of career and graduate school opportunities.

We’ve had a wonderful few days celebrating the successes of our graduates. Here are a few highlights. We are so proud of...
05/10/2026

We’ve had a wonderful few days celebrating the successes of our graduates. Here are a few highlights. We are so proud of you!

Our eighth senior spotlight is Elena Kallenbach. She is an integrated marketing communications major from Bolivar, Misso...
05/07/2026

Our eighth senior spotlight is Elena Kallenbach. She is an integrated marketing communications major from Bolivar, Missouri.

Her goal is to be an entrepreneur and go full time as a wedding and senior photographer with her business, Gethsemane Photography.

She was spiritual life director and historian of Phi Kappa Delta social club, a member of the Integrated Marketing Communications Organization, an American Studies Institute Scholar, a photographer for The Bison, and on the Dean’s List.

Mrs. Sloan is her favorite thing about the department.

A fun fact is that she loves making lattes at home, and she thinks she has gotten pretty good at it.

Our seventh senior spotlight is Hailey Stevens. She is a communications studies major from Boise, Idaho. She plans on wo...
05/07/2026

Our seventh senior spotlight is Hailey Stevens. She is a communications studies major from Boise, Idaho.

She plans on working as a sales and marketing specialist for KBOI 2 news, which is a Sinclair station in Boise. She is also excited to be getting married in November.

She has been part of Delta Gamma Rho social club, Alpha Chi, American Studies Institute, HU16, and the KVHU radio station.

She has loved being an anchor for HU16 and the experience and opportunities it has given her.

A fun fact about her is that she lead a Bible study for middle school girls in Searcy called Bright Lights.

She is grateful for all the teachers she has had within the department and the support and opportunities they have given her.

Our sixth senior spotlight is Addie Echols. She is a public relations major from Cullman, Alabama. She will be getting m...
05/05/2026

Our sixth senior spotlight is Addie Echols. She is a public relations major from Cullman, Alabama. She will be getting married and moving to Raleigh, North Carolina, in July. She has been a member of Zeta Rho social club, president of Public Relations Organization, academic editor of Petit Jean, social media manager of Student Publications, and student worker for the University Communications and Marketing department.

She loved how close knit our community was in the department.

A fun fact is she was baptized in Honduras.

We have loved having her as part of our department!

Our fifth senior spotlight is Edgar Cardiel. He is a media production major from Oak Cliff, Texas. He is going back home...
05/05/2026

Our fifth senior spotlight is Edgar Cardiel. He is a media production major from Oak Cliff, Texas. He is going back home to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and working behind cameras and in the audio video production world. He has participated in HU16, The Bison, Harding Sports Network, VideoWorks, KVHU 95.3, men’s basketball team photo/videographer, men’s football team videographer, University Communications and Marketing videographer, and American Studies Institute.

He likes that he can dive deeper into subjects that interest him with his professors being intentional about expanding his knowledge as well as being open to questions. This isn’t only related to class work but also conversations about wisdom, photography and many other subjects. On top of that, he loved learning from all the people in the building no matter if it tied directly to his line of work. He particularly enjoyed students teaching other students.

A fun fact is that he has been to Michigan, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana and Missouri — all while in college.

A quote he wanted to share is, “Knowledge means nothing if we don’t share it with other people.” Thank you, Edgar, for blessing our department!

Tucker Allen is our fourth senior spotlight. He is a public relations major from Henderson, Tennessee. He will taking on...
05/04/2026

Tucker Allen is our fourth senior spotlight. He is a public relations major from Henderson, Tennessee. He will taking on the role as the media coordinator/recruiter for Camp Ozark.

He has been part of the cross country and track team, Theta social club, Campus Life, Pivot Creative Studio, The Bison, American Studies Institute, and Stampede Coordinator.

He has loved that he has never dreaded going to class because of how fun it is.

A fun fact about him is that he likes all food except pear salad. We are so proud of you Tucker!

Emma Claire Smith is our third senior spotlight. She is a film and theological studies major from Atlanta. After graduat...
04/16/2026

Emma Claire Smith is our third senior spotlight. She is a film and theological studies major from Atlanta. After graduating in May, she is planning to work at the Disney College Program in Orlando and then move to London in December to work in film. She is a member of Chi Omega Pi social club and president of the Campus Players Club. She loves how the department offers endless support and encouragement to students, which enables them to achieve great things. A fun fact is that she had the great opportunity to study abroad at HUE in fall 2023. A Bible verse she wanted to share is John 3:18: “My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” We are so excited for what’s next for her!

Students from Dr. Laurie Diles’ Public Speaking class will be presenting their OurTalks, their TED Talk-style speeches, ...
04/13/2026

Students from Dr. Laurie Diles’ Public Speaking class will be presenting their OurTalks, their TED Talk-style speeches, on April 21st at 7:00 PM in Reynolds Recital Hall.

Come support these speakers as they share thought-provoking ideas, insights, and perspectives.

Featuring (in order by photo):
Tanner Nance
Reese Saccoccio
Riley Tull
Bailey Mundy
Houston Hudgins
Sidney Davies
Max Thweatt
Autumn Tischmacher

We hope to see you there!

Our next senior spotlight is Ashlyn Buchanan, an integrated marketing communications major from Plano, Texas. After grad...
04/06/2026

Our next senior spotlight is Ashlyn Buchanan, an integrated marketing communications major from Plano, Texas. After graduating in May, she is moving back to Plano to work at Prestoncrest Church of Christ as the congregational liaison. She is a member of the social club Ju Go Ju, a member and social media director of the Integrated Marketing Communications Organization, and a member of the American Studies Institute. She has enjoyed getting hands-on insight and experiences through trips organized by Lori Sloan. A fun fact is that she has been fascinated by the Kennedy family since she was little. This has led her to selecting them as the topic of her senior communication research project. She is thankful for the impact the Department Communication has had on her during her time at Harding. She will forever be grateful for the connections she has made, and she is thankful for the soft skills she has learned and the strong bridges she has built. She looks forward to coming back to visit!

The Harding debate team won 14 awards at the National Christian College Forensics Association invitational in Spokane, W...
04/06/2026

The Harding debate team won 14 awards at the National Christian College Forensics Association invitational in Spokane, Washington.

The Bickering Bison’s took first place in their division in the Individual Event Sweepstakes and third place in Debate Sweepstakes. They also won the tournament’s Quality Award, which goes to the team with the highest points-per-entry average.

Elijah Hawk won the Lincoln-Douglas debate championship, Caden Hausten took second place in the junior division of IPDA debate, and Levi Cullum earned second place in two speaking events and third place in novice individual sweepstakes.

Elyse Rogers and Haddie Shetler won awards, as well.

Our students and professors had a wonderful time in Greece!! 🇬🇷 They had a week filled of working on their projects for ...
04/01/2026

Our students and professors had a wonderful time in Greece!! 🇬🇷 They had a week filled of working on their projects for their International Communication class, learning about Greek culture, and sharing great memories together!!

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