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Research
The Department of Communication stands as a leading hub for the exploration of communication on a global scale. Learn more about our excellence in research.
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Prospective Students
Embark on a transformative journey in the Department of Communication, where we combine the art of public speaking with diverse opportunities in rhetoric, communication, and media.
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Agora Speaker Series
The Agora is a speaker series within the Department of Communication that invites scholars to share work relevant to the various aspects of communication scholarship.
About the Department of Communication
Our Communication Department explores public communication, civic engagement, and persuasion, while cultivating critical understanding of communication's evolving landscape. Learn More

Undergraduate Program
In our program, students learn to examine the world around them, communicate what they know, and persuade others to their point of view. Classes such as public speaking, persuasion, interpersonal communication, and media criticism (to name just a few) prepare our majors for success in professional and civic arenas.