It all comes down to one thing

Successful careers have one thing in common: strong communication. At Iowa, you'll learn how communication works, why it matters, what’s at stake, and most importantly, how to do it effectively. 

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Why Iowa?

Writing and communication have been at the center of the University of Iowa’s educational mission for a century.

“The kernel of the idea definitely came during our time at the University of Iowa.”

Bryan Woods (’07 BA), co-writer, A Quiet Place

News and Announcements

Dr. Rachel McLaren-How to Human: Combatting Loneliness and Cultivating Friendship

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Communication Studies NCA Reception

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Add it to your calendar!

Kembrew McLeod Named Professorship

Thursday, September 28, 2023

CLAS faculty member E Cram wins 2023 Rhetoric Society of America Book Award

Friday, June 23, 2023
The Rhetoric Society of America (RSA) has announced E Cram as the winner of its 2023 Book Award for their 2022 work entitled Violent Inheritance: Sexuality, Land, Energy, and the Making of the North American West.

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“I think the degree is kind of a 'Swiss army knife' of skills that are useful in the real world.”

Harley Atchison (’22 BA)

Careers in Communication

Communication Studies graduates have exciting careers in an extraordinarily wide range of fields and industries.