Communication at Illinois
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- Wang Cong taught English in China for six years before arriving at the University of Illinois, but when she arrived on campus Cong knew that communicating isn’t just about proper spelling and grammar but also a grasp of the cultural nuances around the language. She still had a lot to learn... Read full story Greater understanding leading to greater opportunity
- Marshall Scott Poole, David L. Swanson Professor Emeritus of Communication, has been elected a 2023 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Poole was one of seven University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professors elected. They are among the 502 scientists, engineers, and... Read full story Marshall Scott Poole elected as fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Charee Thompson and Gabriela Tscholl have earned Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction. The awards, presented by the Office of the Provost, are given to faculty members, staff, graduate teaching assistants, and advisors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for excellence in teaching... Read full story Thompson, Tscholl earn campuswide teaching awards
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Critical skills for your future
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Critical skills for your future
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A degree in communication opens doors to a variety of private and public sector careers because employers and advanced degree programs value effective communicators.
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Why Communication?
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Why Communication?
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The Communication major prepares 21st century students to become critical thinkers, avid consumers of information, and effective problem solvers in both their personal and professional lives.