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Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/nu_soc The School of Communication, formerly the School of Speech, formerly the School of Oratory.

A leader in the education of communication artists, scientists, leaders.

08/19/2026

We’re accustomed to our translational research in communication sciences and disorders changing lives, but it’s pretty special when it also changes laws. Professor Megan Roberts, left (pictured with IL Rep. Natalie Manley and Jonathan Doster of Start Early), was featured on the wbezchicago show “In the Loop” with host Sasha-Ann Simons (Sasha-Ann Simons Moore♌️🇯🇲) to talk about her exciting research in reducing wait times for young children and their families seeking an autism diagnosis—and how that research turned into the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act, which Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (Governor JB Pritzker) signed into law in July. We are so proud of Megan Roberts and her Early Intervention Research Group colleagues for this incredible accomplishment that will change so many lives in our state. Link in bio! Northwestern University Northwestern U. Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

06/24/2026

Still feeling the love from a memorable convocation on Saturday, June 13. Josh Meyers, shahz, and E. Patrick Johnson did us all proud, as did every single member of our fantastic class of 2026! We can’t wait to see you make your mark on the world. 💜💜💜 (📸:: Justin Barbin)

05/27/2026

Join Dean Johnson Thursday, May 28 for the final Dialogue with the Dean of the academic year as he engages in conversation with alum and gaming industry powerhouse Stephanie Burns. RSVP at the link in bio for in-person or virtual attendance. Not to be missed!

05/15/2026

Just some horsing around on a beautiful Friday with ! We welcomed Tinkerbell and Spirit, miniature therapy horses with , to give our students a little neighhhborly love as the academic year winds down. Dripped out in purple, these sweethearts drew Clydesdale-sized crowds and, we hope, eased a bit of the spring quarter stressors. Think they’ll stick around for ?

05/06/2026

We love a Wildcat Tony Nomination moment! Congratulations to Ana Gasteyer (C89), who got the nod for best performance by an actress in a featured role in a musical for “Schmigadoon!” Also in the 12-time-nominated show is Maulik Pancholy (C95), who plays the Reverend. Abby Doermann (C19) is its marketing manager (and the same for “Giant,” which received four nominations including best play). Whitney White (WCAS08), who participated in ’s music theatre certificate, got a huge nod for best direction of a play for “Liberation.” Geoffrey Ko (C17) is the music director for “Titanique,” which is up for best new musical. More affiliated ‘Cats: Zachary Baer (C10), executive producer on “Oedipus” and “Dog Day Afternoon”; Chloe Nadon-Enriquez (C19), swing on “Chess”; Cameron Miya (BSM22), music assistant on “Two Strangers”; Ian Weinberger (BS09), music director of “Chess”; and Adam Rothenberg (BSM15), in the orchestra of “Chess.” Congratulations to all our talented -ers and our friends in and ! 📸: Matthew Murphy and Andrew Zimmerman (“Schmigadoon,” pictured)

02/23/2026

Join us Tuesday, February 24 for the WQ26 Dialogue with the Dean featuring Jameel Jaffer. Please note that this is now a virtual-only event, due to the east coast winter weather snarling air travel for our guest. It’s going to be a great conversation! RSVP at the link in bio.

02/19/2026

In the pantheon of crooning “deans,” we’ve got Dean Martin, Jimmy Dean, and, of course, Dean E. Patrick Johnson. Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for Dean Johnson’s Love Songs for the Wintry Blues show. Flanked by our ultra-talented faculty, alumni, and students, Dean Johnson had the crowd swaying, swooning, laughing, and cheering for a jam-packed 90 minutes. We sure did feel the love. ❤️💜❤️ 📸 ::

02/11/2026

Charlie in Charge: Actor and writer (C19) visited an senior capstone class this week to share advice, encouragement, and abundant laughs. The former RTVF major has a number of projects in development, including a comedy series on Hulu called “C-League.” But he was on his A-game with these entertainment and media capstone students (taught by Catherine Carrigan), inspiring them to try everything, keep learning, and just have fun. “Every time you have a unique perspective on anything,” he told them, “that’s good.”

02/09/2026

Is love in the air? Or perhaps misery loves company. Or maybe you need a distraction to avoid keying that certain someone’s car. Join Dean Johnson this Thursday for “Love Songs for the Wintry Blues,” where he’ll croon his way through the many facets of amour—the good, the bad, and the ugly crying kinds. RSVP to this fun, free event at the link in bio! 💜💜💜

01/27/2026

After this week, a warm-up is mandatory! Even if it’s manufactured! Hope to meet up with you on Tuesday, 2/3.

Address

2240 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL
60208

Telephone

+18474917023

Website

http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/

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