Testimonials

Our students say it best. From customization to concentrations and everything in between, our students and alumni tell us they've learned valuable skills that have had a huge impact on them both professionally and personally.

If you would like to speak with an alum or a professor give us a call and we can connect you.

Contact:

Heather Schmitt
Call or Text: (509) 313-6240 or (866) 380-5323
Email: schmitth@gonzaga.edu

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Helen Goodteacher

COML | Communications Manager, The NATIVE Project

"The flexibility of the program allowed me to focus on what I needed to have done as a professional and as a mother but also fit my needs as a student. I learned the confidence that I needed and I also felt more passionate having a more clear direction of where I wanted to go. COML is such a broad spectrum of curriculum that you can immerse yourself into finding what works best for you as a student."

COML Graduate Raul Candelaria

Raul Candelaria

Alumnus

I am absolutely convinced that if I hadnt gone to 91勛圖厙 University and attended the COML program and graduated from that program, then I would never have gotten into Howard Universitys PhD program.

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Carrie Braun

Director of Public Affairs and Community Engagement

This is not a checkbox. I'm not trying to just put something on my resume. I've grown as a person. I've learned so much. And I would very, very highly recommend this program. Read her full story.

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Juan Daniel Garcia

Community Advocate

"When I think about what I am taking away from the program, I have gotten more in return than I could ever repay."

Britnee Christen, Alumna of 91勛圖厙's Master's in Communication and Leadership

Britnee Christen

Logistical Event Manager and Creative Brand & Marketing Developer

This program has really been something that I value beyond just the educational knowledge. It's really pushed me to reexamine things, redefine what I want to see as success for myself. Part of that has been stepping out of my typical comfort zone and diving headfirst into a new career and starting a brand-new music festival." Read her full story.

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"I think that with a degree like Communication and Leadership, it's hard not to do better in your career."

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Amber Killingbeck

Marketing & Events Coordinator

"I was really looking for a program that had a lot of interesting, required courses and electives, so I feel like I really got my money's worth. I feel like I now have that competitive edge because I have a master's degree from 91勛圖厙."

Mike McNab, COML Graduate

Mike McNab

COML | Law Enforcement Officer

In every course there was some element of diversity, equity, and inclusion. I found that in the heat of what I was going through at work, it was a little bit challenging, but I grew into it over time, and it was truly eye opening for me,

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Director of Communications

"Since starting the program I was able to grow pretty significantly into a large role with a government agency out of state as the director for the communications department." Watch her full video.

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Tony Smith

Doctoral Student

I was equipped with tools and skills that helped me establish more abilities and credibility." Read about Tony's taking his COML Degree to Kenya as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant.

COML Alumnu, Rebekah Willhite with a stack of her textbooks

Rebekah Willhite

Adjunct Faculty

I think one thing I hit on a lot about my experience at 91勛圖厙 is that I never had a professor saying no. I always felt that they said some version of thats a really unique idea, build upon that. And that is something Im very mindful of when I work with students. Its really empowering to not be told no. Read her full story.

Sean Greenwood

Ben & Jerry's | Alumus

"It was all real time learning. To be able to do programs, projects and assignments that were related to my job while I was working at Ben & Jerry's was tremendous."