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Convention News:
– NCA’s 112th Annual Convention Explores Move/ments in Communication: Calls for Submissions Opens 1/30
NCA Events:
– 1/30 VLO: Faculty Advisory Board for LPH’s Professional Panel of Communication Practitioners
– 2/20 VLO: Winter Virtual Healing Space VLO: Reclaiming Your Space
– Recording Available: CIDD Virtual Debate on Open Border Policies
NCA News:
– NCA Election Results
– Participate in NCA’s 2026 Membership Survey
– NCA Journal Editor Applications: Deadline 1/31
– Celebrating Excellence with NCA Awards: Nominations
NCA Publications:
– Communication Currents, Vol. 3; No. 1
| | NCA’s 112th Annual Convention Explores Move/ments in Communication: Calls for Submissions Opens 1/30 | | The 112th Annual Convention occurring Nov. 19–22, in New Orleans and will explore move/ment(s) in the field of Communication. Movement is the defining feature of humans in the 21st century. We are a species on the move – as migrants, tourists, refugee, workers, asylees, and students. Movement brings flux, assumes risk, implies intermixing, and sows the seeds for “both/and” thinking. Move/ment is full of interpretive possibilities for scholars, teachers, and practitioners of Communication. The call for submissions opens on Jan. 30 and registration and discounted hotel room blook bookings launches in July. | | 1/30 VLO: Faculty Advisory Board for LPH’s Professional Panel of Communication Practitioners | |
The Faculty Advisory Board for Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society (LPH) presents a Professional Panel of Communication Practitioners from across the U.S.’s incredible lineup of speakers for our upcoming Virtual Learning Opportunity (VLO) on Friday, Jan. 30 from 3:30-5 p.m. EST. This VLO will feature expert insights from various communication professionals on their journey to their current position and specific field of practice:
- Marcus Liem, Public Relations Director, Boston Consulting Group
- Molly Stoltz, Project Manager, U.S. Federal Government
- Elizabeth Gentry, Social Strategist + Digital Content Creator, Theater Under the Stars
- Claire St. Amant, Podcaster of Final Days on Earth, former investigative journalist, and author of “Killer Story”
For questions about this event, please email Rachael E. Purtell, National Communication Association Research Associate, at: academic@natcom.org.
| | 2/20 VLO: Winter Virtual Healing Space VLO: Reclaiming Your Space | | Join NCA on Friday, Feb. 20, at noon EST for our Winter Virtual Healing Space: Reclaiming Your Space, which is designed to support reflection, restoration, and connection during this demanding season. This Virtual Learning Opportunity (VLO) led by Tina M. Harris, NCA President (Louisiana State University), and Jeanetta D. Sims, NCA Immediate Past President (University of Central Oklahoma), is a continuation of the Fall 2025 Virtual Healing Space, though attendance in the Fall VLO is not a requirement for attending this one; we welcome all members to attend. The upcoming VLO will be an interactive session for members seeking opportunities for healing, encouragement, and emotional support. Attendees will engage in facilitated breakout conversations to develop practical, actionable strategies for reclaiming space across five areas of well-being: physical, emotional, spiritual, professional, and social. The session will conclude with a shared discussion and a practical roadmap for personal growth, with infographics emailed to attendees following the event. The VLO will be 60-90 minutes. For questions about this event, please contact communications@natcom.org. | | Recording Available: CIDD Virtual Debate on Open Border Policies | | NCA’s Committee for International Discussion and Debate (CIDD) hosted an International Public Debate Demonstration featuring four teams of student debaters representing the U.S., Japan, Slovenia, and Tanzania on Jan.16, 2026. The online event highlighted the power of dialogue across borders and the generative possibilities of deliberation in motion with the resolution topic of, “Do open borders benefit national economies and societies?” Modeled on British Parliamentary debate, but adapted for the session’s interactive, public-facing format, the demonstration emphasized stylistic diversity, contrasting argument traditions, and the rich communicative practices that emerge when students from different cultural, linguistic, and educational contexts engage one another. | | |
The results of NCA’s December 2025 General Election have been announced. Srivi Ramasubramanian (Syracuse University) has been elected as NCA’s new Second Vice President, along with four additional members to key leadership roles beginning in January 2026. Newly elected leaders include Andrea Baldwin (Texas A&M University) and Matthew Savage (San Diego State University) as Legislative Assembly At-Large Representatives; and Kirt Shineman (Glendale Community College) and Nivia Escobar (Indiana University, Bloomington) as Leadership Development Committee At-Large Members. Thank you to our members for participating in the election.
| | Participate in NCA’s 2026 Membership Survey | We invite our members to take part in the 2026 NCA Membership Survey! This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard as we advance NCA’s Strategic Plan and IDEA Strategic Plan. The online survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. All responses are strictly confidential, and no individual information is disclosed or reported in any way. After completing the survey, you will be prompted to participate in a contest for one of five $50 gift cards as a thank you for providing your feedback. The deadline to complete the survey is Feb. 27, 2026, at 11:59 PST. | | NCA Journal Editor Applications: Deadline 1/31 | The National Communication Association is seeking applications for the editorships of Communication and Cultural/Critical Studies, Journal of International and Intercultural Communication, and Text and Performance Quarterly, published by NCA and Taylor & Francis. Applications are due Jan. 31. The Publications Council’s nominees will be voted on by the Executive Committee and, if approved, will be voted on by the Legislative Assembly in Spring 2026. New Editors-Elect will begin working with manuscripts in 2027 and serve as Editor during 2028-2030. Editors receive a semi-annual stipend and may choose to have an associate editor or other editorial assistance. Questions may be addressed to the Research, Publication, and Professional Development Department at academic@natcom.org. | | Celebrating Excellence with NCA Awards: Nominations | | Nominations for NCA National, Interest Group, and Honor Society Awards will open in mid-February, recognizing outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and impact across the NCA community. This is an opportunity to highlight exceptional individuals and programs whose work advances our discipline and strengthens the association. The submission deadline for all awards will be May 15. Full details, including eligibility criteria and submission requirements, will be available when the award portals open. | | Communication Currents, Vol. 3; No. 1 | The latest Communication Currents is out: “Student perceptions of social justice discussions in college classrooms“. Click the button below to read and learn more. | | | | | |
