Communication Studies at the University of Kansas

Communication Studies at the University of Kansas Communication Studies has been at the heart of the Liberal Arts since the beginning of higher education in the West some 2,500 years ago.

When the Greeks began studying the Liberal Arts, the very first subject that they focused on was rhetoric, what we now would call communication. They began with the study of communication because they knew that when people exist in a community of any kind, the three most basic skills that they need are the ability to listen to what someone else says and judge whether their comments are sensible an

d to devise a response. What was true 2,500 years ago is still true today. If anything, the rise of the internet makes the study of communication more important than it has been at any other point in human history.

05/29/2026
Please join us in congratulating Emily Tyler, who recently successfully defended her comprehensive exams and earned her ...
05/28/2026

Please join us in congratulating Emily Tyler, who recently successfully defended her comprehensive exams and earned her M.A. in Communication Studies! We're so proud of you! 🎉

Congratulations, Wenrong!
05/27/2026

Congratulations, Wenrong!

The HMC Lab is proud to announce our most recent doctoral candidate, Wenrong Casper Cui! Congratulations, Wenrong!

Congratulations to our KU COMS doctoral students who graduated over the weekend: Dr. Derek Hilligoss, Dr. Kate Swartz, D...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to our KU COMS doctoral students who graduated over the weekend: Dr. Derek Hilligoss, Dr. Kate Swartz, Dr. Darrion A. Walker, and Dr. Anthony Guy. Also pictured are Dr. Jeff Hall and Dr. Beth Innocenti.

We are incredibly proud and can't wait to see what the future holds for each of you! Rock Chalk!! 🎉

Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Guy, one of our newest Ph.D. graduates, who defended his dissertation, "Professional Wres...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Guy, one of our newest Ph.D. graduates, who defended his dissertation, "Professional Wrestling and Myth," on Friday, May 15th. Rock Chalk, Dr. Guy! 🎉

The Department of Communication Studies at KU COMS would like to congratulate all of our majors who graduated this past ...
05/18/2026

The Department of Communication Studies at KU COMS would like to congratulate all of our majors who graduated this past weekend! Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication have brought you to this exciting milestone, and we could not be more proud of everything you have accomplished during your time at University of Kansas. As you begin your next chapters, we are excited to see the impact you will make in your communities and professions. Congratulations, graduates! We are cheering you on every step of the way and cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. ROCK CHALK! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Angela Gist-Mackey on receiving the Byron A. Alexander Graduate Mentor Award from t...
05/13/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Angela Gist-Mackey on receiving the Byron A. Alexander Graduate Mentor Award from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kansas. She was surprised with the award during a recent faculty meeting, surrounded by her graduate advisees. This prestigious award recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional mentorship of master’s and doctoral students. Specifically, “they inspire their student through their own teaching, research, and mentoring, foster a collegial learning environment, successfully balance personal support and professional guidance, and prepare their student for careers in academics and beyond.” Congratulations, Dr. Gist-Mackey, on this well-deserved recognition of your dedication to graduate mentorship and student success! Rock Chalk!! 🎉

Last Thursday, May 7th, the Department of Communication Studies community came together to celebrate the many accomplish...
05/12/2026

Last Thursday, May 7th, the Department of Communication Studies community came together to celebrate the many accomplishments, contributions, and successes of our students, faculty, and colleagues at the 2026 Awards Ceremony. It was a meaningful opportunity to recognize the hard work, dedication, and excellence that continue to shape and strengthen our COMS community. Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients on their well-deserved recognition.

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