Daniel Kraus, who graduated in 1997 with a BA in communication studies, was recognized with the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for Angel Down.

Associate Professor Rachel McLaren has recently been announced as one of six faculty members awarded a Collegiate Teaching Award by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

In a recent Iowa Now article, Communication Studies faculty member Sylvia Mikucki-Enyart shares insight on the complex emotions and relationship dynamics surrounding Mother’s Day.

Professor Kate Magsamen-Conrad shared her personal experiences and thoughts about "loud budgeting" and how it can be beneficial to individuals looking to shift the norm.

David Supp-Montgomerie, associate professor of instruction in the Department of Communication Studies, has been recognized with a 2026 Career Impact Award for his leadership in civic dialogue and commitment to student success.

Elizabeth Crawford and Spencer Jones have been accepted into the Center for Teaching's Scholarly Teaching Program.

The Rhetoric faculty elected to add an AI literacy element to the media and information literacy unit in light of the new Certificate in Artificial Intelligence being offered to undergraduate students in fall 2026.

Associate Professor Takis Poulakos retires from Department of Rhetoric

Staff and faculty members from across the college gathered to celebrate the role instructors play in and outside the classroom.

Rachel McLaren, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, explains that despite today’s era of online digital communication, the tradition of sending paper holiday greetings is a gesture toward building, maintaining, or reshaping personal relationships with friends and family.