Communication Studies

Kaylee Lukacena '14

Senior Kaylee Lukacena of Toronto, Ohio, majored in Communication. She chose MU because “I had a great experience during my scholarship day. The campus was wonderful and I made a great connection with the professor who interviewed me and is my current advisor, Professor Gene Alesandrini.”

Kaylee stayed busy on campus as a DJ and part of the management team for for WMCO, Muskingum’s radio station. She was also an on-air talent for Orbit Television and a staff reporter for The Black & Magenta. She was social chair of the F.A.D. sorority and a member of ODK, the junior-senior honorary, and the American Association of University Women. Kaylee also worked in the Alumni Office and as a tour guide.

Of her experience as a Muskie, Kaylee says, “I never expected to receive such a well-rounded education that has helped me discover a passion I never would have pursued otherwise, my love of health and communication, and my dream to be a professor. I am thankful for the connections I made with faculty, staff, and other students. Each person I came in contact with helped me become the strong, hard-working individual I am today.

Kayla Rausch '16

Kayla Rausch is a 2016 Communication and Digital Media Design graduate out of New Philadelphia, OH. During her time at Muskingum, Rausch was involved in Orbit Media as the Music Director for WMCO, the campus radio station, and a writer and copyeditor for The Black and Magenta, the campus newspaper.

Rausch, who is from New Philadelphia, Ohio, was familiar with Muskingum because both of her parents were Muskies; her dad received his M.A.E. and her mom completed some of her undergraduate work at Muskingum. Rausch is currently working on her Master of Communication Studies at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.