The Ruth Anne Clark Graduate Student Scholar Award Fund was established to honor Professor Clark's 40 years of distinguished service to the department. Over the years, the Award has made it possible for many Illinois graduate students to conduct their research.
Work with Exceptional FacultyCommunication professor Cara Finnegan was named a 2017-2018 University Scholar.
Use communication to improve healthOur students pursue research and coursework in Health Communication at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Get ExperienceThe Internship Program connects students with employers.
What can you do with a Communication major?
Find SupportUndergraduate Advisors can help you choose classes and connect with university resources.
Announcing With IllinoisOur most ambitious philanthropic campaign ever
Department News
- 20 slides. 20 seconds each. 6 minutes and 40 seconds in total. 6 participants. 1 evening of storytelling, fun, and Pechakucha. The word, meaning “chit-chat”, is the name of a public speaking competition that originated in Tokyo in 2003.
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently named Communication alumni Nancy Greenwalt (BA '89) a recipient of the 2017 LAS Humanitarian Award.
Alumni Spotlight: Rita Mannelli ('01)
Being a Communication major opens doors for many future career paths, whether it is in a corporate, nonprofit, international, or educational setting. Rita Mannelli sat down with us during her tenure as the Director of Marketing and Communications at DePaul University School of Music.
Celebrating our Sesquicentennial 1867-2017
