News & Announcements from CxC
84 students earn the LSU Communicator Certificate in Fall 2025
To earn the LSU Communicator Certificate, students must earn a grade of B- or higher in a series of Communication-Intensive (C-I) courses that focus on demonstrating competency in written, spoken, visual, and technological communication within the discipline. Since launching in Fall 2018, 1,501 students have earned the LSU Communicator Certificate.
CxC's Celebrate a Teacher Initiative offers a student perspective on exceptional teaching at LSU
Every Fall, CxC launches its annual Celebrate a Teacher campaign through a form with a simple prompt. This year, the response form was open from November 10 through November 20, generating 555 responses for 333 faculty members.
Four C-I Teaching Fellows selected for 2025–26 cohort
These four teachers have demonstrated a significant commitment to advancing C-I teaching and learning within their own teaching and throughout their departments and colleges.
Erin McKinley, 2025 C-I Teaching & Service Excellence Award recipient
For Dr. Erin McKinley, helping students succeed in dietetics means more than teaching facts—it means helping them learn how to communicate with confidence and professionalism.
Soo Jeong Jo, 2025 Lillian Bridwell-Bowles Innovative C-I Teacher Award recipient
For Dr. Soo Jeong Jo, teaching architecture is about more than design—it's about helping students think clearly, analyze deeply, and communicate effectively.
Naomi Bennett, 2025 Lillian Bridwell-Bowles Innovative C-I Teacher Award recipient
Dr. Naomi Bennett believes that communication is both an art and a skill—and she helps her students discover their own voice through innovative, real-world learning experiences.
2025 C-I Teaching Award Recipients
Join CxC in celebrating the following five recipients demonstrating excellence in C-I Teaching: Erin McKinley, Naomi Bennett, Nolde Alexius, Sadie Wilks, and Soo Jeong Jo.
Nolde Alexius, 2025 Lillian Bridwell-Bowles Innovative C-I Teacher Award recipient
For more than 25 years, Nolde Alexius has been inspiring LSU students to read deeply, think critically, and find their own voice through writing and speaking.
Sadie Wilks, 2025 C-I Teaching & Service Excellence Award recipient
When Sadie Wilks steps into the classroom, she brings more than lessons—she brings real-world experience, deep care for her students, and a passion for strong communication.