Dr. Lynne Kelly teaches courses in group, organizational, and interpersonal communication; communication technologies and relationships; research methods; and a special communication course for shy and apprehensive students. Go
He teaches courses in media, particularly popular culture, television production, and media criticism, and received the University award of Distinguished Teaching Humanist for 2004-2006. Go
Professor Burt's research focuses on journalism during the Progressive Era (1880-1920) and often examines issues affecting women and women journalists. Go
Much of Professor Desmond's research, published in journals and book chapters in communication and psychology, has focused on children and the media. Go
Professor Duran's research focuses on social communication competence, technology (e.g., cell phones, text messaging) and interpersonal relationships, media portrayals of relational issues (e.g., popular magazines, reality TV), and teacher-student interaction. Go
He is interested in communication issues related to ethnopolitical conflict with particular emphasis on conflict resolution, intractable conflicts, intercultural communication, and democracy. Go
Susan Grantham teaches public relations courses at the graduate and undergraduate level including introduction to public relations, public relations cases and public relations campaigns; and serves as Director of the Communication Graduate Program. Go
Dr. Geoffrey Graybeal, a former newspaper reporter, will teach courses in writing and editing, media industries, social media, and research methods. Go
Randy Jacobs teaches courses in advertising, integrated communication, and mass media. Dr. Jacobs has advised district-winning student teams in the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition. Go
Professor Jassem teaches courses related to mediated communication, such as "Introduction to Media," "Media and Society," and courses on communication law, emerging media, and alternative media. Go
Dr. Kovacic, called Branko by colleagues and students, teaches courses in communication theory, organizational communication, organizational crises, leadership, and fundamentals of journalism. Go
Dr. Miller-Ott teaches courses in interpersonal communication, family communication, small group communication, and research methods as well as special topics courses such as “The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication” and “Unique Personal Relationships.” Go
An Associate Professor of Communication and Multimedia Web Design & Development, Sundeep Muppidi teaches courses in new media, television production, multimedia production, international communication and research methods. Go
A behind-the-scenes activist and administrator, Dr. Siegel has been on the board of directors of the American Civil Liberties Union for decades, and is a member of the executive council of the Text and Academic Authors Association. Go
Dr. Faye Yang, a Visiting Assistant Professor, teaches courses in advertising including advertising principles, advertising tactics, and integrated marketing communications. Go
