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.

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“The kernel of the idea definitely came during our time at the University of Iowa.”
Bryan Woods (’07 BA), co-writer, A Quiet Place

Upcoming Events

Sports, Power, and Resistance: Legacies and Futures — Obermann Arts & Humanities Symposium promotional image

Sports, Power, and Resistance: Legacies and Futures — Obermann Arts & Humanities Symposium

Thursday, September 21 to Saturday, September 23, 2023 (all day)
How can the history of activism in sports help us understand the dynamics shaping conflicts today? How might labor relations in sport be imagined differently? How does the structure of sporting entertainment provide opportunities and obstacles to activism, and how can activists navigate these challenges? As fans flock to sports arenas to cheer for their favorite teams, these spaces are simultaneously important societal battlegrounds. From acts of political protest by players to legislative...
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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.

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