Associate Professor of Communication
Bachelor of Arts
Communication
Major | Minor
Top 5 reasons to study communication at Goshen College
Start on air your first semester. Join award-winning radio, TV and media teams right away — no waiting until junior year.- Train in a nationally recognized program. Work with The Globe radio, Globe TV and FiveCore Media, programs known for excellence and industry-level production.
- Build a professional portfolio before graduation. Graduate with real shows, published work and at least one internship already on your résumé.
- Learn with close faculty mentorship. Small class sizes mean hands-on coaching, collaboration and meaningful industry guidance.
- Launch versatile, in-demand careers. Prepare for roles in broadcasting, journalism, film, public relations and digital media — with skills employers value everywhere.
Program Overview
If you love storytelling, media, and making meaningful connections with audiences, Goshen College is the place to turn your passion into a career. In our award-winning communications program, you’ll jump into hands-on experiences from your very first year—opportunities that students at larger schools often wait years to get.
Communication majors and minors will be able to build a portfolio of work while completing your degree in communication enter the workplace with a running start. Seize opportunities to take classes in journalism, public relations, radio or television broadcasting, writing, multimedia, and film studies. Many courses are interdisciplinary and hands-on, growing the expertise needed to operate state-of-the-art equipment while pursuing a degree in communication.
Facilities and Resources
Center for Communication Studies
Opened in 2020, the Center for Communication Studies at Goshen College brings together the award-winning television, radio, print and other media curriculars under one roof.
Students are able to meet in one place and collaborate as one team. A department that has won a steady stream of statewide and national awards has found a new home with high energy and round-the-clock activity, with Globe Radio announcers on the air and student staff in a bustling newsroom.
Career Paths
Communication graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher have many career options, including journalism, social media managers, public relations specialists, mass communication media marketers, marketing careers, advertising careers, business careers, applied communication careers, digital media careers, and other job opportunities in mass communications.
| News Anchor or Reporter | Audio Engineer | Media Specialist |
| Producer | Video Editor | Communications Specialist |
| Program Director | Videographer | Public Relations Specialist |
| Station Manager | Broadcast Engineer | Marketing Manager |
| Technical Director | Sports Director | Professor of Communication |
Explore more about the program.
In addition to being nationally recognized for excellence among top schools and communication programs, our communications curriculum is designed in close collaboration with professionals. This means that our students have access to the latest trends and technologies in visual communications and electronic media, and our graduates go on from Goshen College with a resume that will stand out in a competitive job market.
Broadcasting students at Goshen College have numerous opportunities to apply their classroom learning and to test their vocational interests. Students can develop leadership skills in radio broadcasting at WGCS: The Globe and enhance their video production skills
For a full list of requirements and available courses, refer to the course listing page.
Real-world experience is at the heart of GC’s communication programs. Hands-on experience and a team atmosphere are how our small college radio station manages to compete with and win against colleges and universities in the state and across the country.
- 91.1 The Globe (WGCS)–Step into the spotlight at the Best College Radio Station in the Nation, where you’ll host shows, report live, and manage programming.
- FiveCore Media–Get paid to do what you love with professional video production internships right on campus.
- The Record–Strengthen your writing and reporting skills at GC’s weekly student newspaper.
- C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest–Compete in this annual public speaking event and sharpen your ability to inspire and persuade.
- You will complete at least one off-campus internship and are
encouraged to do more. Students have recently served as interns at U93, Michiana News Channel, Regional Radio Sports Network, ABC 57, The Goshen News, Walt Disney World, Eyedart Creative Studios, The South Bend Tribune, WVPE, Sojourners, WNDU and Froggy 102.7. - Take part in the Study Service Term, connecting global learning, cultural immersion and service.
Learn more about our emphasis on experiential learning opportunities.
Scholarships make up a large portion of our financial aid packages, which average almost $26,000 per student (not including work-study or loans). Please visit our financial aid page for more information on available scholarships and the application process.
In addition to our financial aid packages, Goshen College awards scholarships each year to enrolled students enrolled in communication programs. Potential scholarships for communication students include:
- Ainlay Communication Scholarship
- Geigley Scholarship (Broadcast/TV)
- Gorsline Excellence Awards (Journalism, Radio/TV/Film)
- Joel Kauffmann Scholarship (Creative Media)
- Kornhaus & Smith Scholarships (Public Speaking & Radio)
Kyle Hufford
Professor of Communication
Jason Samuel
Director of WGCS FM and Globe Media
Duane Stoltzfus
Professor of Communication
ArticlesTony Krabill of WVPE to lead 91.1 The Globe
Tony Krabill has been appointed the new general manager of 91.1 The Globe, Goshen College’s student-run radio station.
Articles91.1 The Globe named Best College Radio Station at IBS, wins four additional awards
91.1 The Globe won five national honors and was nominated for 15 at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System’s convention in New York City.
ArticlesCommunication department faculty named 2026 faculty champions by the Center for Community News
GC communication faculty are two of the 150 journalism leaders named as 2026 Faculty Champions by the Center for Community News at the University of Vermont.