-The Communication, Media & Theatre Arts Department has a leadership role in the annual College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium

-The department is home to the Forensics team which is a consistent regional and national power.

-For each Fall and Winter graduation, the department hosts a reception for all its graduates. This is an event where students, friends and family, and faculty can all meet and celebrate the achievements of CMTA graduates.

-In recent years numerous CMTA faculty have been recipients of Distinguished Faculty Awards for teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and service.

-The CloseUP Theatre Troupe, under the guidance of Gayle LaVictoire, is a model of enhancing and supporting the student experience through performance.