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Warm welcome to the new Associate Newsletter Editor, Dr. Tianen Chen, to join ICCA steering committee! Tianen Chen (PhD, Cornell University) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of South Florida. His research explores how strategic health communication can promote the well-being of marginalized populations, with a particular focus on racial and sexual minorities. His recent work examines the roles of social support, interpersonal conv

Faculty Positions (Open Rank) College of Communication National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taiwan The College of Communication at National Chengchi University in Taiwan (the College) is now inviting applications for four full-time faculty positions. Since the establishment of its first department, the Department of Journalism, in 1935, the College of Communication has been the most prestigious communication institution in Taiwan. It has always been at the heart of communicat

Join the ICCA Leadership Team! Call for Applications: Publicity Committee Chair Are you passionate about academic community building, digital communication, and connecting scholars around the world? Do you enjoy telling stories, promoting research, and creating engaging content? The International Chinese Communication Association (ICCA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Publicity Committee Chair. We are looking for a creative, energetic, and collaborat

2026 ICCA–ICA Reception Draws Global Scholars in Cape Town and Honors Founding President Chin-Chuan Lee Cape Town, South Africa – June 5, 2026 The 2026 International Chinese Communication Association (ICCA)–International Communication Association (ICA) Reception was held successfully on June 5 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, attracting an estimated 200–300 scholars from around the world in a vibrant celebration of academic excellence, international collabora

What a meaningful and memorable evening at the 2026 ICCA-ICA Reception in Cape Town. This year’s reception brought together more than one hundred colleagues, friends, and members of the ICCA community. We were especially honored to welcome at least four ICA Presidents, including the current ICA President, Dr. Thomas Hanitzsch, who joined us for this special gathering. The evening was not only a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new colleagues, but a

Dear ICCAers, You are cordially invited to join the ICCA Reception at ICA 2026 in Cape Town. International Chinese Communication Association (ICCA) Reception at ICA 2026 Date and Time: Friday, June 5, 2026, 6:30-8:30 PM Venue: Hall 8.2 (Level 2), Cape Town International Convention Centre Building 2 (Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001) Chair: Trisha T. C. Lin, ICCA President (Distinguished Professor, College of Communication, National Chengchi University)

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 ICCA Award Recipients! We are delighted to extend warmest congratulations to this year’s distinguished award recipients. Their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, service, and scholarly leadership have greatly enriched the field of Chinese communication studies and the ICCA community. 🏆 ICCA Lifetime Achievement Award： Dr. Ran Wei Chair Professor in Communication, Department of Communication Studies; Associate Dean (Research and D

In Mourning of Professor Chin-Chuan Lee: A Grand Master Who Brought Chinese Communication Research onto the International Stage By Trisha Lin (ICCA President) The International Chinese Communication Association (ICCA) deeply mourns the passing of its founding president, Professor Chin-Chuan Lee, in April 2026. Since the 1980s, Professor Lee had long been deeply engaged in international communication research, and in 1990 he established this association (Chinese Communication

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Zhang Hui (Associate Professor, Bridgewater State University (Co-coordinator of Sustainability Program)) is the newly appointed ICCA Treasurer. Dr. Zhang (PhD., Colorado State University) is an associate professor in the Department of Communication, where she teaches dynamic public relations courses. She also instructs in intercultural communication and communication research, bringing cutting-edge insights and practical knowledge to the cl

New ICCA steering committee members: ICCA Newsletter Editor. Starting from April 1, 2026 We are pleased to announce that Dr. Xueying Zhang (Associate Professor at North Carolina A&T State University)) is the newly appointed ICCA Newsletter Editor. Xueying Zhang (Ph.D., University of Alabama) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at North Carolina A&T State University. Her research focuses on strategic communication, with emphasis on

We warmly invites submissions for the 112th NCA Annual Convention, to be held November 19–22, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. We welcome full papers in English on a broad range of Chinese communication topics, including intercultural and international communication, crisis communication, the influence of new technologies and social media on communities, and contemporary communication issues in public and corporate policy, civic affairs, health, science, environment, sports, a

Not submitting a paper to the ICCA session this year? We warmly invite you to consider serving as an ad-hoc reviewer for ICCA for the 112th NCA Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana (November 19–22, 2026). Your support helps us build a strong and vibrant program, and we truly appreciate your service. If you are interested, please email us with your preferred methodology and areas of expertise. Thank you for supporting ICCA’s scholarly community. NCA-ICCA Session Planner

Dear ICCAers, We’re delighted to share that the latest ICCA Newsletter is now live! This issue features the President’s message on ICCA’s global growth and new initiatives, including the Outstanding Scholar Research Talks. The ICCA Legacy Series spotlights reflections by Chin-Chuan Lee and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Yu-Li Liu. We also share updates on ICCA research panels at ICA, AEJMC, and NCA, announce upcoming award competitions and calls for nominations, introd

Dear ICCA Members and Friends, The International Conference on Advertising Research 2026 (ICAR2026) is calling for abstract submissions for now. The conference will be held from 28 April to 30 April 2026 in Hong Kong, hosted by the School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University. For submission guidelines and conference information, please visit the following site. https://projects-coms.hkbu.edu.hk/icar2026/

We are officially inviting nominations for our prestigious annual awards! Help us recognize excellence in research, teaching, and service within our community. The awards will be conferred during the 76th Annual ICA Conference in June 2026. We are seeking nominations for: Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award ICCA Outstanding Service Award ICCA Lifetime Achievement Award Best Faculty Article Award Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026 (11:59 PM Anywhere on Earth) Email

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Vincent Huang (assistant professor of communication, Hong Kong Baptist University), is the newly appointed ICCA Membership Chair. Vincent is passionate about ICCA’s mission to connect scholars and advance the Chinese Communication field. He envisions the following efforts. First, he will propose organizing a series of online professional development activities to engage scholars at all career stages. Second, he will focus on outreach to gra

ICCA Call for Papers | AEJMC 2026 (New Orleans, U.S.) ICCA invites submissions for a competitive research paper session at the AEJMC Annual Conference, held August 4–8, 2026 in New Orleans. We welcome high-quality research papers on Chinese communication, using diverse theoretical and methodological approaches. Paper Competition (ICCA @ AEJMC) Selection criteria: originality/importance, literature review, methods clarity/fit, analysis soundness, conclusions/discussion streng

Wishing our ICCAers and friends a holiday season filled with joy, good food, and zero reviewer #2 energy. May your days be bright, your deadlines light, and your coffee always strong. Enjoy the break, recharge, and come back with ideas as sparkling as the Christmas lights. Have a wonderful and cheerful Christmas!

Call for Service | Join ICCA Leadership as Membership Chair The International Chinese Communication Association (ICCA) warmly invites dedicated, service-oriented scholars to step forward and help shape the future of our global academic community. We are now seeking a committed colleague to serve as our next Membership Chair—a role at the heart of ICCA’s growth, vitality, and collective impact. This position is ideal for someone who believes in academic community-building, val

Happy Thanksgiving from ICCA! Warm wishes to all our colleagues, collaborators, and friends. Thank you for your support, your inspiring research, and the intellectual energy you bring to our community. Wishing you a joyful, restful, and peaceful Thanksgiving!