Communication

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Welcome

The Department of Communication at the University of Delaware is committed to the study and practice of human communication in a wide variety of contexts, including interpersonal communication, media communication and public relations. Beyond the classroom, we help students put their education into practice with experiential learning on and off campus. Students have access to internships, research opportunities and a vast alumni network.

Our faculty members have achieved regional and national distinction in research and scholarship, teaching, and service and engagement. They are committed to developing communication skills and competencies while educating students about communication processes and their impact on society.

WHY COMMUNICATION at UD?

  • With holistic support from advisors, communication undergraduates finish in four years prepared to pursue employment in a range of fields — including marketing, law, mass media, public relations, human resources, and education. Communication majors can apply for the 4+1 program to earn an M.A. degree in strategic communication. 
  • Communication graduate students plot their own success through individualized development plans. They work collegially as part of research teams, alongside faculty and fellow students.

How many graduates with communication degrees are employed or pursuing further education?

Latest News
  • Four women sitting around a table with laptops actively holding a discussion

    Cutting through complexity

    August 12, 2026 | Written by Amy Cherry
    Study by communication professor finds AI chatbot helps people with disabilities, caregivers navigate service information
  • 5 takeaways from Philadelphia democracy summit

    July 16, 2026 | Written by Carmen Russell-Sluchansky of WHYY
    University of Delaware professor Dannagal Young argued that people often seek information that reinforces their existing beliefs.
  • Exploring the positives of digital and social media

    July 07, 2026 | Written by CAS Communications Staff
    UD faculty will spend sabbatical in Germany seeking to identify research gaps on the potential positive impacts of social media use.

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UD 2024 Graduate AJ Rubinetti shares “The Class That Will Stay With Me”

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From Undecided to CEO

Alumna Grace Leong found her passion for public relations at UD and was recently awarded the field's top honor.

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Alumna Grace Leong, CEO of HUNTER

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