Welcome to the Department of Communication!

Our website contains information about the unique blend of courses and activities connected with the Department of Communication at the University of Memphis. We offer programs of study leading to the BA, MA, and PhD degrees, and all of these programs allow equally for the pursuit of intellectual interests and the development of professional skills.

The Department studies, teaches, and produces communication in contexts ranging from conversations to public debate, film and video, and new technologies. We offer practical experience for students through internship programs, opportunities for television and film production, and  with WUMR, our own classic jazz radio station. At the same time, our curriculum presents a rigorous and intellectually stimulating course of study dealing with communication in its various historical, ethical, social, and cultural dimensions.

The Department has acquired a dedicated and talented faculty. Many have national and international reputations for their scholarship and creative work. All share a keen interest in working with students and a strong sense of involvement with the Memphis community. Some of the faculty's best efforts have resulted from recognition of how local concerns reflect wider issues about how race, culture, gender, and politics affect communication. The Department of Communication provides a forum where problems of the Mid-South can speak to enduring questions of national and international significance.

As you look through this website, I hope that you will find the information you need about our Department. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call our office at (901) 678-2565.

Michael Leff