Michigan State University Communication Department

Last week, our COMMunity proudly celebrated 10 exceptional students who were awarded college‑level scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year! Their hard work, dedication, and achievements truly shine—please join us in congratulating this outstanding group!

Scholarship Recipients (as pictured):�

Front row (left to right): Nora Robertson, Kamron Beal, Autumn Cottrell, Crystal Davis; Back row (left to right): Hamin Kwon, Leah Willingham, Zachary Mullins, Isabelle Bocian; Not pictured: Gloria Lee

Our COMMunity is proud to congratulate Health and Risk MA (2018) and Communication PhD (2023) alum Youjin Jang on receiving the Top Early Career Scholar‑led Paper Award at the 2026 Kentucky Conference on Health Communication. Her award‑winning research highlights the power of interactive, text‑based va**ng prevention programs to spark meaningful and positive conversations among youth.