Welcome to the Department of Communication

The study of communication embraces the most fundamental aspects of human interaction - from the subtleties of interpersonal communication, to the cutting edge of the new communication technologies and information studies.

The Communication Department is educating the next generation of information professionals, knowledge workers and communication and information researchers. Individuals and organizations are empowered by effective communication. The shared principle that information serves the purposes of human communication and is enhanced by technological systems is at the core of our curriculum.

News and Events

The Department of Communication welcome's Dr. Janet Yang to the faculty. Dr. Yang’s research centers on the communication of risk information related to science, health, and environmental issues.

Click here for a list of recent publications by graduate students in the Department of Communication.