Communication Isn’t Just Human Anymore — Explore AI’s Role in CMM 493

Explore the Future of Communication: Enroll in CMM 493 – AI and Communication (Fall 2025)!
Curious about how artificial intelligence is shaping the way we connect, work, and communicate? Join us this Fall for CMM 493 – AI and Communication, a senior-level course open to all students interested in understanding the evolving role of AI in our lives. There are no prerequisites to enroll in the course (cannot be a first-year student).
In this course, you’ll explore:
  • How AI is changing communication in relationships, workplaces, and media campaigns
  • The major terms, tools, and applications of AI
  • How AI compares to human communication
  • The history and current uses of AI in communication
  • Big ethical questions about the future of AI—and how we can build frameworks to guide it responsibly
This class is hands-on, discussion-based, and designed to connect AI to real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re studying organizational leadership, media, public relations, or just curious about AI’s impact, this course offers fresh insights and practical knowledge you can apply anywhere.
Why take CMM 493?
  • It counts as a concentration elective for Communication Studies students in Organizational, Relational, or Strategic Communication.
  • It’s designed for advanced students across a range of majors—no advanced tech skills required!
  • It’s lively, engaging, and gives you a chance to debate, create, and critically explore the future of technology and society.
Course Description:
This course explores artificial intelligence (AI) through human communication frameworks. Students will examine AI terminology, applications, and the effects of AI on relational, organizational, and strategic communication. The course also addresses ethical challenges AI poses and invites students to develop their own frameworks for managing communication with AI technologies.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
  • Understand key AI concepts and their connection to communication theories.
  • Compare human and machine communication styles and abilities.
  • Analyze how AI has developed historically and what it means for communication today.
  • Evaluate the ethical, relational, and strategic issues raised by AI technologies.
  • Propose your own strategies for ethically managing communication challenges in an AI-driven world.
Sign up for CMM 493 this Fall 2025 and be part of the conversation about the future of communication!
CRN: 640

Media Internship Opportunity!

Located in Warwick, NY, bespoke candle company, Scripted Fragrance, is looking for students with graphic design and video editing skills to join their team as an intern assisting with social media strategy, content creation and post management for both Instagram and TikTok. This opportunity may be of particular interest to Media Management and Strategic Communication students.
The successful candidate must be a self starter who takes ownership and pays attention to detail.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to co-founder, Amberlee Isabella, at amberlee@scriptedfragrance.com.

Alumni Profile: A Thoughtful Interview with Alumna Maddy Shannon, Coordinator of SEFA and Subsequent Florida State University Grad Student

Interviewed by Jacob Graham-Bialer
Maddy Shannon is a SUNY New Paltz Strategic Communication graduate who has held numerous positions. She has been the cashier team leader at Bagels and Bites, front desk agent at Hasbrouck House, and Donor Development Intern and Coordinator at United Way of Dutchess and Orange counties. She hopes to earn a graduate degree in Integrated Marketing and Management Communications. Throughout her various occupations, Shannon has been a stalwart learner, and she excels in the field of communications—both written and verbal.

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Introducing the MA in Strategic Communication: Seniors Can Take Graduate Courses!

The Department of Communication is excited to announce the launch of its graduate degree, Master of Arts in Strategic Communication, beginning Spring 2024. This program caters to both traditional students and working professionals. The program is entirely new and still accepting students for the Spring 2024 semester! As a whole, it focuses on facilitating conversations, communication theory, conducting research, and most importantly, real-world application. graphic about grad program Continue reading