Heather Pinson, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, College of Health and Human Science
Professor of Humanities and Media Arts
Specialties: Jazz, aesthetics and interdisciplinary arts, race theory
SCM
The School of Communication & Media offers diverse programs that prepare students for dynamic careers in media, communication, and design.
School Full Name
School of Communication and Media
Edward Karshner, Ph.D.
Department Head of English and Media Arts
Professor of English
Appalachian Studies, Folklore, and Rhetoric and Writing
Meet Colby Sherwin ‘24
Meet Colby Sherwin ‘24
Colby graduated this May with a Bachelor of Arts in News and Sports Communications. He is now working full time as a Morning Show Producer at WTAG-TV.
During his time at RMU, Colby was involved in RMU Sentry Media where he served as Editor in Chief. He also was involved in RMU TV, RMU Radio and interned for the Pittsburgh Penquins!
Meet Meghan McGinnis '24
Meet Meghan McGinnis '24
Meghan graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising. During her time at RMU, she served as a Colonial Ambassador, and was additionally a member of the Sport Management Association, Active Minds, and Women in Sports and Events.
In addition to her student activities, she also worked as a Communications Intern for ATI. Upon graduation, she accepted a position as a Freelance Communications Professional with Oyster Creative Co.
Meet Julia Wasielewski ‘24
Meet Julia Wasielewski ‘24
Julia graduated this May with a bachelor of arts in strategic communication and a certificate in photography. Now she’s working full-time for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC as an Academy Marketing Coordinator.
Meet Madison Kerrigan ‘24
Meet Madison Kerrigan ‘24
Madison graduated this May with a Bachelor of Arts in News and Sports Communication. Now she’s working full-time for the Pittsburgh Penguins as a PPG Specialist in Partnerships Marketing.
Faculty
School of Communication and Media
Game Design
Our twelve-credit certificate program in game design aims to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to create games, gamify experiences, facilitate play, analyze playability, and effectiveness in communicating through play.
Upon completion of the Game Design Certificate, students should be able to: