Film scripts are gone. Blackboards are in decline. Things are not what they used to be. Today, professors are leading the charge to implement social media into their courses. One former Texas Tech student has learned firsthand the power of social media. Jessica Phillips, a graduate with a 2011 business degree from Tech, arrived at […]
Happy Birthday, Facebook!
February 4, 2014 by
Facebook has now hit double digits! Well, in age, that is. According to the Business Insider, on Feb. 4, 2004, Facebook launched as “thefacebook.com.” Creator Mark Zuckerberg was a Harvard sophomore at the time, working with fellow Harvard students to create a new type of dating website. The award-winning 2010 movie, “The Social Network,” depicts […]
Research Round Up, Jan. 30
January 30, 2014 by
Many classes in the College of Media and Communication require students to participate in research studies. Sometimes it is hard decide which one to participate in. The Center for Communication Research and The Hub are teaming up to bring you a look at what studies are currently being conducted in our new bi-weekly article, Research […]
Snow In April: 10 Things To Know – April 10th
April 10, 2013 by
1. A Very Snowy Spring: In case you haven’t noticed, it is snowing outside despite the fact that we are in the second week of April and yesterday we had a high of 75 degrees. Weather Channel 2. Descend on the Capitol: People fighting for immigration reform, not aliens, will descend on the Capitol in Washington D.C. demanding […]
Facebook Can Improve Memory!? – 10 Things to Know, March 6th
March 6, 2013 by
Distractions: So you know how oftentimes you might mosey on over to Facebook instead of studying for that exam? Turns out, Facebook could help you improve your memory. – Time Controversial Chavez: Hugo Chavez died at 58 yesterday. Venezuelan government and military attempting to show solidarity. – CNN 500 Years Later…: Jews of Spanish heritage are being […]
