Penn State COMMversations

Hosted by Penn State Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications

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Penn State COMMversations is a podcast produced by the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications that focuses on the people and programs of the Bellisario College.

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May 5, 202623 min

(EP. 94) The 2026 Page Center Awards featuring Kaitlan Collins, Jeffrey Goldberg, Hubert Joly and Kelli Parsons

In this episode, hear highlights from the 2026 Page Center Awards. At the event, each honoree participated in a discussion and offered advice and guidance on a number of topics, including preparing for AI, building trust and navigating difficult decisions. Watch the entire event on the Page Center's YouTube channel. The Page Center on social media Facebook LinkedIn Sign up for the newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 2, 202629 min

(EP. 93) AI and the First Amendment

In this episode, Amy Kristin Sanders, the John and Ann Curley Professor of First Amendment Studies at the Bellisario College Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 13, 202528 min

(EP. 92) A Century in the Making: How Penn State Built a Leading Communications College

In this episode,John Nichols, professor emeritus of communicationsPatrick Parsons, professor emeritus of telecommunications Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 30, 202521 min

(EP. 91) From Bulgaria to Bellisario: Faculty member Martin Marinos shares his story

In this episode,Martin Marinos, assistant professor of film production and media studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 14, 202520 min

(EP. 90) Weber Shandwick SVP Joe Colacurcio returns to Penn State as the 2025 Bronstein Ethics Lecturer

In this episode:Joe Colacurcio, senior vice president of analytics and insights at Weber Shandwick Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 3, 202522 min

(EP. 89) Navigating digital activism and misogyny in China: A conversation with faculty member Sara Liao

In this episode:Sara Liao, assistant professor of film production and media studies in the Bellisario College. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 15, 202517 min

(EP. 88) Faculty member Heather Shoenberger on preparing students for the AI revolution

In this episode: Heather Shoenberger, associate professor of advertising/public relations in the Bellisario College Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 26, 202412 min

(EP. 87) The magic of game day — Brought to you by Bellisario College students

In this episode: Briana Rojas is a senior broadcast journalism major from Fairfax, Virginia. Rojas works with FOX Big Noon and also interns with Penn State Athletics.Gabriel McNear is a sophomore film production major from Elimsport, Pennsylvania. McNear works sky cam at Beaver Stadium home games.Grant Sheets is a senior public relations major from Ashburn, Virginia. Sheets broadcasts Penn State football games for CommRadio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 15, 202420 min

(EP. 86) Students Carlos Garcia and Juan Mendez tell the story of their historic Big Ten Plus play-by-play

On Oct. 8, 2023, Bellisario College students Carlos Garcia and Juan Mendez announced the Penn State women’s soccer match versus Ohio State in Spanish. It was the first time a university hosted a Spanish-language play-by-play broadcast on Big Ten Plus. In this episode, hear about the origin story of this historic broadcast, how Carlos and Juan prepared, and the feeling of triumph at the final whistle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 10, 202414 min

(EP. 85) The 2024 Page Center Awards featuring Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Ursula Burns and Kelly McGinnis

In this episode, hear clips from the 2024 Page Center Awards. At the event, each honoree participated in a discussion and offered advice and guidance on a number of topics, including preparing for AI, building trust with stakeholders and navigating difficult decisions. Watch the whole event on the Page Center's YouTube channel.Listen to each's leaders' insights from their perspectives at the top of their industries. The Page Center on social mediaFacebookLinkedInTwitterSign up for the newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.