A Few of Our Graduates:

Paul Giannamore, '84, Journalism;
Editorial/wire editor  Herald-Star, Steubenville and The Daily Times, Weirton, WV
 
Henry Miller, '88, Radio/TV;
Assistant Sports Editor, Florence Morning News,
Florence, SC
 
Jeanmarie Ahern, '90, Radio/TV;
Producer/Director, WLBZ-TV,
Bangor, ME
 
Randy Brown, '90, Radio/TV;
Vice-President/Graphic Artist, Plan B, Inc, Advertising & Graphics,
West Palm Beach, FL
 
Dave Manney, '91, Radio/TV and Journalism
Television Producer, WXYZ-TV 7, Detroit, MI
 
Ken "Daley" Nagle, '91, Radio/TV;
Chief Meteorologist, WOFL-TV, Orlando, FL
 
Charles Beaudry, '92, Radio/TV;
Vice President and Principal Consultant, Ridgefield Group, Steubenville, OH
 
Lori Runkel, '93, Journalism;
Editor, CynterPubs Information Resources, www.cynterpubs.com
 
Mike Deck, '93, Radio/TV;
Manager, Dobil Labs, Miami, FL

Fredrick Marckini, '94, Radio/TV;
CEO, iProspect.com, Boston; Author, Search Engine Positioning
(available at Amazon.Com)
 
Jim Griffin, '95, Radio/TV;
Telecommunications Lawyer, Allen & Harold, Mannassas, VA
 
Mollie Halpern, '96, Radio/TV;
News Reporter/ Producer, WPXT-TV, Portland, ME
 
Gerard Pommier, '96, Radio/TV;
President, Web-Shots Web Design, San Francisco, CA
 
Christian McFadden, '96, Radio/TV;
Web Designer (Award Winning), Steubenville, OH
 
 
Bob Cunningham, '97, Journalism;
Sports Editor,  Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
 
Yelena Kolesnikova, '97, Radio/TV;
Account Executive, Brunswick Warburg, Moscow, Russia
 
Damian Kelly, '97, Radio/TV;
Radio Personality, US Air Force Radio, Tokyo, Japan
 
Amalia Zea, '98, Radio/TV;
Associate Producer, Life on the Rock, EWTN Television Network, Irondale, AL

Dawn-Marie (Brisson) Orlando, '98, Radio/TV;
Technical Operations Center Operator, EWTN Television Network, Irondale, AL

Mark Adkinson, '99, Journalism
Communications Assistant, Archdiocese of Washington

 
Gediminas Jomantas, '99, Radio/TV;
Computer Networking Engineer, Chicago, IL
 
Michelle (Weber) Hilleart, '99, Radio/TV;
Internet Technical Support, 
Alabanza Internet Services, Steubenville, OH
James Volpe, '99, Radio/TV;
Forms Designer,
NCS Pearson
Columbia, PA

 Dave DeWolf, '99, Radio/TV;
Senior/JAVA Developer, 
Springbow Solutions 
Irving, TX

Kara Coulter, '01, Radio/TV;
Radio Producer, 
WDEO/Ave Maria Radio
Ann Arbor, MI
 
Josef Crosby, '02, Radio/TV;
Chief Photographer, 
Washington Bureau
Washington, DC
Patrick Murphy, '03, Radio/TV;
Production Manager 
Holy Family Communications Radio Network (WLOF, WHIC, AQOR, WLOA)
 http://www.holyfamily.ws

Alissa Roberts, '03, Radio/TV;
Traffic Director
KPLZ-FM/KVI 570 Talk Radio
Seattle, WA
 http://www.holyfamily.ws
 

 

 Communication
Arts

Faculty
Dr. Wayne Lewis, chair (bio)
Dr. James Coyle (bio)
 Dr. Eugene Gan
Dr. David Schaefer (bio)



Mission
The role and importance of Communication Arts in our society continue to expand. The program leading to the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Communication Arts (Radio/Television or Journalism) emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application of mass media skills in contemporary society. Along with a liberal arts background, the Communication Arts Program is designed to: (1) help develop graduates with the knowledge and artistic skills necessary to pursue a professional career in the broadcast and recording industries, journalism, or related fields; (2) provide a base for a wide range of practical experiences in mass media; and (3) provide appropriate preparation for graduate study in radio/television or journalism.

Our program -- fully integrated within the liberal arts tradition -- provides you with excellent preparation for a career in radio and television broadcasting, journalism, religious communications, audio production, desktop publishing and web design, public relations, advertising, corporate and industrial communications, or graduate study in mass communications. Students gain invaluable hands-on experience through the Troubadour, the campus newspaper, WFRScc-FM and WFENcc, the campus FM radio stations, or internships with local media. Also, students assist in the production of Franciscan University Presents (formerly Franciscan University Focus), a national television program aired on EWTN. Students also served as producers of Franciscan University Connections, a radio program that has aired on the WEWN U.S. AM/FM radio network and internationally via the EWTN/WEWN shortwave service. 

Double Major
In addition, with as many as ten to twelve electives, our programs of study allow you easily to integrate a second major:  theology, political science, religious education, business, philosophy, psychology, history, computer science, and more, preparing you to take the lead as a communication specialist in a wide variety of fields.  Contact one of our advisors for additional information.

For more information....
 Questions about the Communication Arts Program? Contact Dr. Wayne Lewis at Wlewis@franciscan.edu

 

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