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Communication

16th Annual Grunig Lecture

Ph.D Alum Dr. Sung-Un Yang presented "Linking Organization-Public Dialogic Communication to Organization-Public Relationship Management." 

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March 07, 2024 Communication

COMM Speed Mentoring 2024

Thank you to our mentors!

November 28, 2023 Communication

Department Members Attend the National Communication Association Convention

Department members presented papers, participated in panels, chaired events, spread the word about our program, and more.
October 05, 2023 Communication

Department holds COMM First Look Fair

Students get a "first look" at COMM Department groups and initiatives
September 27, 2023 Communication

Dr. Ganga Dhanesh Delivers Keynote Address

Dr. Ganga Dhanesh delivers keynote address at the 24th annual congress of the European Public Relations Education and Research Association.
August 22, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

It’s ‘All About Trump’—Despite His Absence

Department of Communication expert explains why most GOP candidates still won’t tackle the front-runner.
July 28, 2023 Communication

Dr. Sahar Khamis Presented with Two Awards

Congratulations to COMM Associate Professor Dr. Khamis!

February 16, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Linguistics, American Studies, Communication, Philosophy, School of Music, English, History, National Foreign Language Center

ARHU Faculty Awarded Grand Challenges Grants

The grants fund $30 million to UMD faculty focused on groundbreaking, impactful research that will shape the future of our community, state, nation and world.
August 25, 2022 Communication

Dr. Sahar Khamis and Dr. Catherine Knight Steele have been selected as M.O.L.D Fellows for 2022-2023.

M.O.L.D: Mellon/Maryland Opportunities for Leadership Development

April 28, 2022 Communication

Prof. Emerita Elizabeth Toth Delivers 14th Annual Grunig Lecture

Faculty, students, and alums attend annual Grunig Lecture.
Washington Post January 29, 2021

Time to Double or Upgrade Masks as Coronavirus Variants Emerge, Experts Say

Better face coverings are needed to curb more-transmissible strains as vaccine rollout is underway, they say.
Politico January 30, 2020

Donald Trump Is Not a Doctor. But He Plays One on Twitter.

And that’s a prescription for public health confusion.
Maryland Today March 04, 2019

Celebration Honors Scholarship, Research Excellence

Inaugural campus event recognizes high-impact achievements.

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Toth Receives Milestone In Mentoring Award

November 10, 2012 Communication

Distinguished PR Professor receives mentorship prize from Plank Center.

2012-13 New Faculty Appointments

October 25, 2012 Art, American Studies, Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Persian, School of Music

The College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty cohort to UMD.
The Diamondback

Communication Students, Experts Gather For Grunig Lecture

October 25, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

Tuesday evening, about 180 communication students, alumni and local professionals gathered in Stamp Student Union’s Colony Ballroom to discuss current trends in public relations.

Internationally Acclaimed Ceo To Speak At Grunig Lecture Tuesday

October 22, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

Hill+Knowlton CEO Jack Martin to lecture on digital media redefining the communication industry.
Terp Magazine

Presidential Poll

September 20, 2012 College of Arts and Humanities, Communication

UMD researchers weigh-in on the 2012 Presidential election.
CNN

Romney'S Tricky Trail: Chief Executive To Executive In Chief

August 17, 2012 Communication

Communication professor Trevor Parry-Giles comments on Romney's transition from CEO to presidential candidate.
Capital Gazette

Gaming Bill Opens Floodgate For Political Spending

August 16, 2012 Communication

Communication professor Trevor Parry-Giles weighs in on gambling legislation.
CNN

Fehrnstrom'S Sharp Quips, Elbows Help Romney

July 03, 2012 Communication

Communications professor Trevor Parry-Giles analyses Romney’s response to the health insurance mandate ruling.
CyberOrient

Political Activisim 2.0

June 25, 2012 Communication

Department of Communication professor Sahar Khamis co-publishes paper comparing the role of social media in Egypt and Iran.

Americans Vote Fictional Politics On Screen A Hit – But Reality Is A Turn-Off

May 30, 2012 Communication

Department of Communication professor Trevor Parry-Giles on the presidential sitcom "Veep."