2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT computer, computers 5 buildings 20 production labs 432 maintained by IT staff 45,889 square feet FROM DEAN HARDIN Join the conversation. Follow us: Dear Alumni and Friends, As I move into my second @PSUCollegeComm year as Dean of the College of Communications, I want to share with you some of our remarkable 6,988 accomplishments during my first year. We were propelled by our committed alumni and supporters, 3,086 our dedicated faculty and staff, and our standout students. This report is designed to provide a snapshot of our 1,655 accomplishments in a variety of areas. It also recognizes our 20 years of growth as a College. In this brief recap, you get a sense of our commitment to excellence, our commitment to student success, our global reach, and our 240 accomplished and engaged alumni. We continue to grow in reputation, in stature, and in the opportunities we provide for students. Thanks your support. I am truly grateful. A version of this report may be found at comm.psu.edu/annualreport online. I look forward to hearing from you Inside 20 Years of Growth, Success .................................4 Sincerely, Our Commitment to Excellence ............................6 Our Commitment to Student Success ...................8 Our Global Reach ...............................................10 Marie Hardin Our Accomplished and Engaged Alumni .............12
[email protected] / @mariehardinpsu Our Professional Service and Programs ..............14 Honor Roll ..........................................................16 20 Years of Growth, Success The rich history of mass communications education at Penn State dates to 1914. Since 1995, the program has enjoyed college status — and its growth and impact during that time has been phenomenal.