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🎓We're hiring! Help us shape the leaders of tomorrow!
The Department of Communication at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an assistant/associate professor in comm & leadership for Fall '25.
To learn more and apply, visit bit.ly/illinois-commleadersh….
👏 Congratulations to this year's Illinois Tradition Award winners—outstanding communication students who embody excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.
🏅Learn more about the awards and this year's graduate and undergraduate winners: bit.ly/illinois-tradition-aw…
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👏 Congratulations to communication and @IllinoisPolSci student Cecilia
Espinosa, who was named a 2023 @phibetakappasociety Key into Public Service Scholar! She was one of 20 selected from more than 900 applicants.
📰 Read more: buff.ly/42SX6AU
Don't miss out on the Dale Brashers Memorial Lecture today at 3:30pm in Lincoln Hall!
Join us in Lincoln Hall this Friday at 3:30pm for the final event of @IllinoisComm's 75th anniversary celebration. Dr. Daena Goldsmith of @lewisandclark College will present the 2023 Dale Brashers Memorial Lecture on how interpersonal communication quality can impact our health.
ALT Poster for the 2023 Dale Brashers Memorial Lecture. The event will take place on Friday, April 21st from 3:30pm to 5 pm at 1090 Lincoln Hall.
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Join us in Lincoln Hall this Friday at 3:30pm for the final event of @IllinoisComm's 75th anniversary celebration. Dr. Daena Goldsmith of @lewisandclark College will present the 2023 Dale Brashers Memorial Lecture on how interpersonal communication quality can impact our health.
ALT Poster for the 2023 Dale Brashers Memorial Lecture. The event will take place on Friday, April 21st from 3:30pm to 5 pm at 1090 Lincoln Hall.
Don't forget to join us this Friday and Saturday, March 31-April 1, for a two-day research symposium!
This event will take place in Lincoln Hall and has an option for streaming online. For more information, visit the department’s 75th anniversary website: communication.illinois.edu/7…
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Congrats to communication professor William Barley and his team of interdisciplinary researchers on their recent award for single best short research paper at this year’s iConference!
Learn more: ischools.org/awards
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Join us March 31-April 1 for a two-day research symposium!
"Communities of Communication" will feature alumni of our PhD program and take place in Lincoln Hall.
For more info, including the full list of speakers, visit our 75th anniversary webpage: communication.illinois.edu/7…
📣 Undergrads: Looking at your future plans? We're excited to host two events about this topic on March 22!
Please register for these events in advance.
🔸 Ace the Career Fair: bit.ly/3ZWngBA
🔹 Communication Internships Information Session: bit.ly/3ZBaFDW
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We’re hiring!
The Department of Communication seeks applicants to teach and serve as director of CMN 111-112: Oral and Written Communication, a two-semester sequence in writing and speaking.
The deadline to apply is March 17. Find more info: bit.ly/3YrXLXA
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Minkyung Kim recently won an award recognizing her excellence as a teacher while she was a graduate student at Rutgers.
She was featured on a panel to discuss best practices for teaching and mentoring org comm classes as an international faculty member.
Congratulations!
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"I am proud to be an Illini and a graduate in communication...I cannot exaggerate how talented the faculty and graduate students are as teachers and mentors," alumnus Dan Byrne shared with us in his alumni spotlight.
Read about Dan Byrne and his career:
bit.ly/3Cjjvg3
ALT A photo of Dan Byrne with text that reads "Communication BA '16," and "Senior data scientist at University of Chicago."
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Congrats to graduate student Tanya Melendez who received a Top Paper Award from the Rhetoric, Culture, and Advocacy Interest Group of the Western States Communication Association for the paper,
“Uppercase I Indian: Rhetorical Strategies of Survivance on FX’s Reservation Dogs.”
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Congratulations to the four members of the Communication Department that were named "Most Valuable Professor" by members of the Illinois Women's Basketball team!
We are so proud of you Dr. Mardia Bishop, Dr. Frank Gallo, Dr. Trina Wright-Dixon, and Jason Hartley!
“I got my first taste of research with Dr. Knobloch, studying the effects of military deployment on interpersonal relationships. Now, I continue to put these skills to the test,” Alumnus Dr. Hani Kuttab shared in his spotlight.
Read his advice and more communication.illinois.edu/s…
Congratulations to graduate student Sarah Benevento, who last spring was named a "Most Valuable Professor" by members of the Illinois Women's Softball team and was honored on the field during a game.
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We are so proud of graduate students Victoria Fields and Emily Mendelson for being awarded a highly competitive National Communication Association Student Caucus Travel Grant!
We recently reached out to learn more about what this award means to them.
Communication alumna Angie Marker shared her wisdom with us based on her experiences during and after university.
"My undergraduate coursework gave me the confidence to speak to anyone—a skill set that can take you anywhere," she said.
Read more at communication.illinois.edu/s…
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Jack Harris on his newly published book!
It is a fascinating read that presents lessons important for post-disaster recovery and addressing challenges like climate change.
Interested in the book? Order it online at Rowman.com/Lexington
Alumna Sarah Hartwell recently shared her experiences after college with us.
“My advice is to network, learn about the professions that align with your interests, and get exposure in those areas,” she said.
Read more on our Alumni Spotlights Page: communication.illinois.edu/s…
