As soon as I mentioned at work that we're talking in class about how to use Twitter and facebook and social media to drive tangible business revenues and awareness for initiatives, my boss and everybody on my team got so excited about the class . . . Watch Catherine's full testimonial on YouTube.

Catherine Whittaker '11
Human Resources, Financial Services Institution, Charlotte

I love this program. I'm a journalist and I came here to this country to learn about different cultures and corporate America and corporate communications. And I realized that everything is different here in America, and I'm going to be able to go back to my country and apply all the knowledge that I'm learning from this school . . . Watch Adriana's full testimonial on YouTube.

Adriana Gonzalez '11
Communication Consultant, Free Lance Journalist

It would be an understatement to say that this program was a transformative force in my life. Aside from developing friendships that will last a lifetime, this program provided a safe, yet challenging environment that allowed me grow in personal ways I hadn't even imagined . . . Watch Rick's full testimonial on YouTube.

Rick Curry '10
Pursuing a Ph.D. in Communication

For me, the entire experience at Queens—with the professors and my graduate school colleagues—changed my entire life perspective. It also changed my perspective on education, and work, and the dynamic that's created between colleagues in an organization . . . Watch Jason's full testimonial on YouTube.

Jason Fararooei '09
President & Executive Producer, Yellow Cape Communications

I took five years out of the workforce to be at home with my kids, and knew that to get back into the business world required me to update my knowledge and skills. While I mostly loved my career in financial planning and services, I wanted to do something totally different.

What I found at the Knight School of Communication opened up a whole new way of looking at the world and my career options. The curriculum provided foundational and cutting-edge learning, which were enhanced by discussions and the sharing of divergent points of view and varied experiences from both students and professors.

This program has enabled me to reinvent myself. My professional focus is now to help small businesses with social media and to integrate relational communication into their overall communications plan. I feel that my confidence has increased, and I have noticed changes in my ability to communicate. It is exciting for me to be at this stage in my career and personal development - Queens helped me get here!

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Elizabeth Horgan, '11
Social Media Consultant

The MA in Organizational and Strategic Communication program provides students with the perfect balance of in-depth academic theory and real-world application. I feel that the balance of theory and practice is the only way to truly advance your understanding in the communication field. In addition to this, Queens is not afraid to offer courses on the cutting-edge, even when a specific subject area is so new that no curriculum or text exists. Being able to focus on the latest areas of interest was one of the best aspects of this program. Ultimately, choosing The Knight School of Communication at Queens was one of the best decisions of my life.

Christopher Stemborowski '10
Assistant Communication Strategist, Oxford Communications

For me, the best part about the MA in Organizational and Strategic Communication program was meeting fellow students with such diverse and varied backgrounds. Taking courses with people of all different ages, professions, cultures and religions ensured that every course topic was analyzed from multiple perspectives. As a recent graduate of the program, I'm now grateful to call many of these people my friends.

Meagan Nedlo '10
North American Field Marketing Manager, Karhu North America

When I began the Organizational and Strategic Communication graduate program at Queens, I had been out of school for about 12 years so coming back to take classes was a little scary for me. After a couple of semesters of taking classes at Queens, I was displaced from my job. The students and faculty in the Communications program were very supportive and encouraging to me during this time of transition. I didn't want to give up my classes because I was learning about theories and concepts that were applicable to my line of work.

I know the knowledge and relationships created through the program helped me get a new job successfully. With my degree, I am able to offer my new company strategies of dealing with challenges in organizations, creativity to better analyze complex situations, and the application of communication theories, structures, and processes in a work situation. Because I was able to immerse myself in my passion, I have grown both personally and professionally. The faculty and students from the program have become an important part of my life. I am proud to be a Queens graduate in the Organizational and Strategic Communication program!

Marianne Boglovits '10
Instructional Specialist, Lowe's Home Improvement

Attending the Knight School of Communication was a great experience. During my coursework, I met classmates and professors who pushed me to be better and to view aspects of organizations, work, and life from different perspectives. Eventually, we became like a second family that met a couple times a week to learn in a creative and open atmosphere. Our classes provided an open forum where tough questions could be asked and where knowledge could be challenged. I'm glad I went through the Master of Arts in Organizational and Strategic Communication program, and I can say that concepts I learned during my time at Queens continue to play a part in my daily life both at home and at work.

Clint Patterson '09
Sr. Public Information Officer - Webmaster
Mecklenburg County Government