The Department of Communication offers courses that emphasize hands-on learning as well as models of instruction that teach students not only how to be successful media professionals, but also how to recognize and adjust to the changing media environment of the 21st century.

Faculty within the Department of Communication have (on average) more than 10 years of professional experience and 16 years of teaching experience.

NEW! -- 2008 Department of Communication Award Winners Announced
The Department of Communication recently announced 27 awards and scholarships. Click here to learn more.

Liz Hansen named EKU Foundation Professor
Congratulations to Dr. Liz Hansen who was just named Foundation Professor - effective for 2008-2010. The Foundation Professor award recognizes the individual for his/her excellence in the classroom and dedication to students and other faculty as well. Dr. Hansen will be recognized for this achievement at both of the Spring commencement ceremonies on May 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Scholarship News --The National Black Public Relations Society will hold its annual conference in Atlanta, and the Student Advisory Committee is looking for students to apply for conference scholarships. The NBPRS Conference and Career Fair in Atlanta, the largest gathering of African American PR Professionals, will provide four inspiring days of networking, training and honoring those who have paved the way for African Americans in the PR field. Themed “Real Talk in Tough Times: Communicating for Change,” the conference will offer solutions for the practice of public relations in the economically, socially and politically challenging times society now faces. Limited student scholarships available—All applications must be received by October 1, 2008.