Eastern Student Mae Ehrnfelt of Naugatuck Recognized by Communication Department

2016 May 11

Outstanding students in the Communication Department at Eastern Connecticut State University were recently recognized at the department's annual "Celebration of Excellence, " concluding the 2015-16 academic year. Students received awards for their work in radio, television, journalism, research and public relations.

Mae Ehrnfelt '16 of Naugatuck, who majors in English and Women's and Gender Studies, received an award for excellence in journalism with the Campus Lantern.

Professor John Hale, chair of the Communication Department, said of the event: "The 'Celebration of Excellence' allows the department to formally recognize those students whose contribution in communication clubs and professional organizations exemplifies the highest standards of excellence, as well as offering a forum for formal induction ceremonies into national honor societies in the field."