Walid Afifi Granted A 2025 National Communication Association Distinguished Scholar Award

Walid Afifi, a professor of Communication and Assistant Dean of Social Sciences here at UCSB, was elected a National Communication Association Distinguished Scholar at the November 2025 annual conference. The award is the highest honor granted by the organization each year. This award highlights those with outstanding records in research, teaching, and service. For full story, see https://www.socialsciences.ucsb.edu/news/national-communication-association-grants-distinguished-scholar-award-dr-walid-afifi