Welcome to the School of Communication and Media, home to UIS's undergraduate and graduate degrees in Communication and our 10-month master's degree program in Public Affairs Reporting.

A degree from the School of Communication makes you incredibly marketable in a limitless range of professions. Our students have gone on to work in careers related to social media, public relations, journalism, marketing, human resources, publishing, politics, sales and fundraising.

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The Observer is UIS's editorially independent, student-run news website, covering current events on and off campus. We're always looking for new voices and perspectives to feature. If you're interested in writing for the experience and/or course credit, contact Scott Faingold, student media director.

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The Speech and Debate Team teaches students to communicate ideas, opinions and beliefs in a meaningful and impactful way. Through extensive competition and service opportunities, competitors acquire skills needed to be successful in the classroom and in their future workplace. Contact coach Claire Gordon.

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Lambda Pi Eta, also known as the National Communication Association, is a Communication honor society. UIS's chapter allows students to network with each other and communication professionals, as well as receive special recognition at graduation. Contact faculty advisor Dusty Day for more information.

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Mar 15, 2024
Five distinguished graduates of the University of Illinois Springfield’s Public Affairs Reporting program will be inducted this summer into the Bill Miller…
Feb 20, 2024
Two bills introduced at the Statehouse this month would require Big Tech companies to pay Illinois news organizations for their content, provide tax…
Jul 31, 2023
Nika Schoonover, a student in the PAR Class of 2023, photographs a rally outside of the Illinois Statehouse. (Clay Stalter/UIS) A grant from the Joyce…
Dec 13, 2022
Apply Now for UIS Scholarships Now is the time to complete the UIS Institutional Scholarship Application 2023-2024.   Hundreds of…
Oct 19, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, IL (October 19, 2022) - UIS's Speech and Debate Team attended their first tournament of the 22-23 competition season. The Online Asynchronous…