David Adkins
255 Smith Hall
adkins1350@marshall.edu
Office Hours for Fall 2024
Tue: 12:00 – 2:00
Wyndsor Aumann
255 Smith Hall
aumann1@marshall.edu
Office Hours for Fall 2024
Mon and Wed: 11:00 – 2:00
Jack Cross
255 Smith Hall
cross82@marshall.edu
Office Hours for Fall 2024
Mon and Wed: 1:00 – 2:00
Jack is from Youngstown, Ohio, loves to play video games, and thinks that sugar-free Coke is better than regular. He received his Bachelor of Science in Communication from Ohio University, where he competed for the Speaking Bobcats forensics team for four years. At Marshall, in addition to teaching and completing his own coursework, Jack coaches for the Thundering Word forensics team, specializing in Dramatic Interpretation, Prose Interpretation, and Program of Oral Interpretation. He is a Communication Studies scholar because of the field’s intense focus on the nature of social reality, and the process of creating shared meaning. Jack’s primary interest is how minority identity groups (namely queer and autistic folks) both influence and are influenced by social norms and stigma.
Oluchi Ikwuakam
255 Smith Hall
ikwuakam@marshall.edu
Office Hours for Fall 2024
Mon and Fri: 12:00 – 1:00
Oluchi holds a B.A. in Mass Communication from the University of Nigeria, with a background in both radio and television. Her professional journey in the media industry has been marked by a commitment to understanding and mastering the complexities of communication. This drive has led her to pursue a master’s degree, where she is deeply engaged in exploring issues related to public relations, crisis communication, and digital media. Her academic pursuits are complemented by a genuine love for connecting with people, whether through her research or during cherished FaceTime calls with family and friends. Oluchi is excited to contribute her expertise and enthusiasm to the department, where she aims to inspire and be inspired by those around her.
Alexis McComas
255 Smith Hall
mccomas160@marshall.edu
Office Hours for Fall 2024
Tues: 10:00 – 1:00
Alexis has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Communication Studies. She decided to continue her education within the Communication Studies Department because they are able to help build her future and give her opportunities for the best experiences possible. Her other interests include crime and sitcom shows, Pinterest creativity, and her cat babies!
Jake Manning
255 Smith Hall
manning50@marshall.edu
Office Hours for Fall 2024
Mon and Wed: 11:30 – 12:30
Frankie Marrs
255 Smith Hall
frankie.marrs@marshall.edu
Office Hours for Fall 2024
Tues and Thurs: 9:00 – 11:00
Frankie comes from a background in the performing arts with her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the American Dramatic and Musical Academy in both New York City and Los Angeles. After living in two of the largest cities, as well as attending European arts programs, Frankie has returned home to Marshall in the Communication Studies Department to further her education journey. Outside of school, you can often see her performing with the Charleston Light Opera Guild or at Starbucks attempting to complete all her homework.”
Habiba Mustapha
255 Smith Hall
mustapha1@marshall.edu
Office Hours for Fall 2024
Mon: 11:00 – 1:00
Justin Tackett
Lead Presentation Center Consultant
126 Drinko Library
tackett168@marshall.edu
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Makaylah Wheeler
255 Smith Hall
wheeler152@marshall.edu
Office Hours for Fall 2024
Tues: 1:00 – 2:00 and Wed: 12:00 – 1:00
Makaylah Wheeler is a graduate of the Marshall University School of Journalism. Her B.A. focused on Broadcast Journalism with a special interest in Radio. Wheeler has won over 76 awards in Mass Communications in the last five years, including The Paul G. Watson Award, the WMUL-Fm Board Excellence Award, Second Place News Operations at Associated Press 2023, and numerous awards of excellence for newscasts and news packages. Wheeler is pursuing her graduate degree in Communications Studies and is also the Station Manager of WMUL-Fm. Her area of interest lies in Mass Communications. She is excited to be a new addition to the department and is eager to watch it grow and adapt.