COMMpendium Podcast

Mohnish Kananathan
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The podcast that tells the stories of the wonderful people of the UConn Department of Communication!

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  1. COMMpendium Podcast #2 - Dr. Kenneth A. Lachlan, PhD.

    13 MAR

    COMMpendium Podcast #2 - Dr. Kenneth A. Lachlan, PhD.

    Episode: #2 Guest: Dr. Kenneth A. Lachlan, PhD. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kenneth "Ken" Lachlan, Professor and Department Head of the Department of Communication at the University of Connecticut. A nationally recognized scholar in crisis and risk communication, Ken has produced an extensive body of work on media effects, emergency messaging, and information processing—earning recognition as one of the most prolific authors in the field. Before joining UConn, he served as the Founding Chair of the Communication Department at UMass Boston and later as Editor‑in‑Chief of Communication Studies. He currently serves on the Executive Board of the National Communication Association. At UConn, Ken leads the department’s strategic planning, curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and major academic initiatives—all while continuing to teach courses in media effects, media literacy, research methods, and crisis communication. Whether you’re a student, an academic, or someone curious about leadership in higher education, this episode offers a candid look at how a passion for research, a commitment to community, and a willingness to build new systems can shape a meaningful career in communication. Acknowledgements: I'd like to thank my friend and colleague, Michael J. Melnik for his valuable assistance in editing audio for this podcast! Interviewer and Podcast Host: Mohnish Kananathan Audio Editor: Michael J. Melnik

    51 min
  2. COMMpendium Podcast #1 - Dr. Stephen C. Stifano, PhD.

    05/11/2025

    COMMpendium Podcast #1 - Dr. Stephen C. Stifano, PhD.

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephen "Steve" Stifano, an Associate Professor in-Residence and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the UConn Department of Communication. An award-winning academician, Dr. Stifano discusses his the core areas of his work in Instructional Communication, the Communication of Emotion, Curricular and Program development, and training the department’s teaching assistants. I'd like to thank my friend and colleague, Michael J. Melnik for his valuable assistance in editing audio for the podcast! Interviewer and Podcast Host: Mohnish Kananathan Audio Editor: Michael J. Melnik

    39 min
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The podcast that tells the stories of the wonderful people of the UConn Department of Communication!

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Mohnish Kananathan
  • Anni di attività
    2025 - 2026
  • Puntate
    2
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © Mohnish Kananathan, 2025
  • Sito web del podcast
    COMMpendium Podcast