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Department of Communication Studies

We explore how communication practices, processes, and technologies impact people's professional, political, and social lives.

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Recent News

Natalie Warren, seated in a canoe beached on the shore of the Mississippi River. She has light skin and long, straight black hair.

Academically and Adventure Bound

Natalie Warren, a graduate student in communication studies, recently published "Hudson Bay Bound" about her experience canoeing more than 2,000 miles over 85 days from…

Fall 2022 Newsletter

Fall 2022 news and highlights from the Department of Communication Studies.

Alumni Aric Putnam Re-Elected to MN Senate

Aric Putnam, Communication Studies PhD 2003 Alumni, wins Minnesota State Representative for District 14A

Tim Behme Teaching Faculty Award

The Department of Communication Studies seeks support from our alumni to show our appreciation for our teaching faculty members and the spirit of alumnus and teaching faculty…

Department NCA Participation in New Orleans

Communication Studies Faculty, Graduate Students, and Alumni will be giving presentations at the 108th NCA Convention.

Upcoming Events

24 Environmental Cultural Studies Moon Still

April 13, 2023

Telling Essential Stories: The Power of Documentary Film

Go beyond the spin and soundbytes when you engage with University scholars and researchers as they share firsthand knowledge of today’s most intriguing stories. Dr. Pedelty…