Institute of Communications Research

As the world’s oldest program for research and doctoral education in communication and media studies, the ICR has been a pioneer in interdisciplinary research methods and training. Students develop programs of study by drawing on the resources of the ICR and other units on campus. This maximum flexibility facilitates exciting, cutting-edge research.

Room 225 student workshop
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College of Media spaces for faculty, staff in Gregory Hall undergo renovations

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Institute of Communications Research welcomes 2024 cohort of doctoral students

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Cassandra L.C. Troy
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New journalism professor Cassandra L.C. Troy examines role of solutions journalism to address environmental issues 

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Hye Soo Nah
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ICR student Nah publishes research in 'Computers in Human Behavior'

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Pham
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ICR student Pham publishes research in 'PLOS ONE'

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ICR student wins 3rd place in campus Image of Research competition

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Stephanie Perez
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Stephanie Perez
Nisa Rahman
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Nisa Rahman
Yewon Hong
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Yewon Hong

PhD students in the Institute of Communications Research produce some of the most fascinating dissertations. Our doctoral program uniquely equips students to understand and actively shape the major media and communications issues in contemporary social and intellectual life.