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CBS News reporter and "60 Minutes" correspondent Byron Pitts interacted with faculty and students in the School of Communications Sept. 21, a day after he declared Â鶹ÊÓƵ to have the best communications school in the nation.

School of Communications associate professor Lee Bush and Communications department chair Jessica Gisclair presented at the 2012 PRSA Southeast District Conference Sept. 19-21 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

CBS correspondent Byron Pitts visited Â鶹ÊÓƵ on Sept. 20 with stories of triumph & tragedy from around the world.

Three professors have made news in recent days by analyzing issues related to the upcoming elections.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has won the Outstanding Campus Chapter Award for Region 2 for the second consecutive year.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum wrote and directed a short film, "Rocketeer," which won the Consumer Choice award in the national competition.

The School of Communications has organized a program of events for its alumni and students during Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Homecoming Weekend Oct. 19-21. From wisdom sessions to tailgating, Communications alumni will have ample opportunities to engage in campus activities and network with future Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduates.

Communications assistant professor Lucinda Austin's research has been featured by the Institute of Public Relations’ "Social Science of Social Media Research Center."