UM-Flint Communication Studies

UM-Flint Communication Studies Engaging Minds, Communicating Ideas, Preparing Leaders. Communication competence is your key to survival in today’s dynamic, fast-paced world.

By learning how to better interpret messages you receive and clearly convey your ideas to others, you empower yourself with the skills you need to revolutionize every aspect of your life—from attaining professional/career goals to strengthening personal relationships. While maintaining the University of Michigan tradition, the University of Michigan-Flint campus offers an intimate, urban setting r

ich with opportunities to apply the knowledge you are learning in the classroom to a real world context. Internships, civic engagement courses, research, study/work abroad—these experiences will develop true expertise in the field of communication and provide you with the creative and critical thinking skills to solve problems both in the workplace and your community. Our small student-to-professor ratio of 16:1 allows you close interaction with faculty to develop mentorships and extend your network of connections in the field. UM-Flint was recently included in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges for Regional Universities (Midwest) published by US News & World Report.

03/19/2025

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03/19/2025

We are counting down the days until Giving Blueday! All the gifts raised will help ensure students have any and all opportunities to help them throughout their time at UM-Flint!

We're only 2 weeks away - consider supporting out Communication Studies Gift Fund this Giving Blue Day!
03/05/2025

We're only 2 weeks away - consider supporting out Communication Studies Gift Fund this Giving Blue Day!

The countdown is on! We are two weeks away from Giving Blueday and your gift, no matter the amount, will make an impact on the CASE faculty and students. Read why one of our Psychology majors thinks Giving Blueday is so important for our campus community.

Mark your calendars for Giving Blue Day 3/19/25!
02/20/2025

Mark your calendars for Giving Blue Day 3/19/25!

We're officially one month away as Giving Blueday happens March 19! Remember to support what you love about UM-Flint on our annual day of giving as it celebrates its 11th anniversary!

Here’s why your support matters:
📚 Empower Students: Your contributions provide scholarships and resources that open doors for our students.
🏫 Enhance Campus: Help us create vibrant learning spaces and cutting-edge facilities.
🤝 Strengthen Community: Support initiatives that connect and uplift our UM-Flint family.

This year, we’re excited to announce that we’re highlighting more funds than ever before, expanding opportunities for you to make a real impact on our students and campus community!

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details on events designed for students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends of the university. Whether near or far, there will be plenty of ways for everyone to get involved. Let’s come together to make a difference. Join us in making this Giving Blueday the best one yet!

10/30/2024

Professor Horgan's new book uses a modern lens to analyze available research on how we nonverbally communicate our gender and sexuality.

09/03/2024

Linguistic relativity holds that your worldview is structured by the language you speak. Is it true? History shines a light

Looking for a job working in local media? Check out these recent postings at WJRT
05/14/2024

Looking for a job working in local media? Check out these recent postings at WJRT

For more than 60 years, ABC12 has been part of the Mid-Michigan community. Being called a leader in the industry is a responsibility and commitment we take seriously. Providing breaking news of the day and keeping our viewers informed before, during and after severe weather is our commitment day in....

Great story about one of our former students!
04/18/2024

Great story about one of our former students!

Joshua Spencer shares how his studies in communications and theatre at UM-Flint set the stage for his entrepreneurial success.

Looking for a job/career in journalism? Check out these opportunities at ABC12
03/13/2024

Looking for a job/career in journalism? Check out these opportunities at ABC12

For more than 60 years, ABC12 has been part of the Mid-Michigan community. Being called a leader in the industry is a responsibility and commitment we take seriously. Providing breaking news of the day and keeping our viewers informed before, during and after severe weather is our commitment day in....

We are sad to announce that Dr. Tony McGill, longtime lecturer in Communication Studies, passed away unexpectedly on Feb...
02/20/2024

We are sad to announce that Dr. Tony McGill, longtime lecturer in Communication Studies, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2024. Tony began teaching at UM-Flint in 1991, and retired as a Collegiate Lecturer Emeritus and Lecturer IV in January 2021 after 30 years of service to this campus. Tony was a beloved teacher and colleague, famous for his impact on students and his ability to connect our campus with businesses and non-profit organizations throughout the region. Tony was a specialist in Public Relations, Advertising and Small Group Communication, and placed hundreds of UM-Flint students in internships over his career.

In addition to being named Collegiate Lecturer in 2020, Tony received numerous awards and honors. These include the Provost's Innovation in Teaching Prize, and Community Leadership Awards from the City of Flint and Richfield Public Schools. GM Student Corps twice bestowed on Dr. McGill a "Powering Positive Change in Flint" award in recognition of hundreds of hours of volunteer hours to GM's premier paid internship program focusing on community service.

Upon his retirement, the Communication Studies faculty created the Tony McGill Outstanding Scholar in Communication Award to honor his lasting impact on student success. He will be deeply missed by his colleagues and untold numbers of students who took his courses.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Brighton, MI at a later date. For more information about Tony’s remarkable life and contributions, as well as for details on memorial donations in Tony’s name, please refer to his obituary.

https://mullinsmemorial.com/obituaries/anthony-tony-mcgill/?fbclid=IwAR0OW12VI31ysyq7_6fxFQ3I84pR-L5yLSvvp5fxeSZ4nkXuOts2aL3lfck

Anthony “Tony” McGill, 65, of Brighton, MI passed away suddenly on February 7, 2024, in Florida. He was born on November 4, 1958 to parents, Gerald R. McGill and Virginia A. McGill.

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Communication competence is your key to survival in today’s dynamic, fast-paced world. By learning how to better interpret messages you receive and clearly convey your ideas to others, you empower yourself with the skills you need to revolutionize every aspect of your life—from attaining professional/career goals to strengthening personal relationships. While maintaining the University of Michigan tradition, the University of Michigan-Flint campus offers an intimate, urban setting rich with opportunities to apply the knowledge you are learning in the classroom to a real world context. Internships, civic engagement courses, research, study/work abroad—these experiences will develop true expertise in the field of communication and provide you with the creative and critical thinking skills to solve problems both in the workplace and your community. Our small student-to-professor ratio of 16:1 allows you close interaction with faculty to develop mentorships and extend your network of connections in the field. UM-Flint was recently included in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges for Regional Universities (Midwest) published by US News & World Report.