School of Communication

The School of Communication develops and enhances understanding of communication processes and their effects on individuals, organizations, culture, and society. The school meets its mission through discovery, learning, and engagement focused on creation, distribution, and interpretation of messages through media systems. We create and share knowledge about the interaction of messages and media within historical, economic, technological, and cultural environments.

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School of Communication’s Annual Visionary Voices Lecture Discusses the Importance of Ethical Listening Students typically associate the study of communication with exceptional writing and speaking skills but underestimate one of its most crucial elements: listening. “Listening is not a soft skill,” said Katie R. Place, who holds a Ph.D. in communication, at the School of Communication’s second annual Visionary Voices lecture on March 26. “It’s a complex skill …
New York Times Writer Eric Kim Explores Career Shift, Identity and Storytelling at Virginia Tech Eric Kim, New York Times journalist, shared his journey from academia to writing with 125 students, faculty and virtual attendees April 2 at Virginia Tech as part of APIDA Heritage Month. “I know very deeply that everyone’s journey is different and you have to listen to your gut,” Kim said. “You have to follow your own path, and you have to have …
Professional development specialist Leigh Anne Byrd encourages students to take charge of their careers at networking event Speaker Leigh Anne Byrd addresses the audience as a student listens intently during the networking event.