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Daniel K. and Amy L. Jenkins 2024 Endowed Fund for Student Resources
The Department of Communication proudly announces that Emily Finnegan has received The Daniel K. and Amy L. Jenkins Endowed Fund for Student Resources for 2024.
The purpose of this endowment is to establish an award for educational expenses for students in the Department of Communication in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
Pitt Debaters Shine at 6th Annual Lincoln-Douglas Grand Prix
Pitt Debaters Shine at 6th Annual Lincoln-Douglas Grand Prix
Enter to Win the 27th Annual Oratory Contest
Advancing Communication Research Across Cultural and Linguistic Boundaries
The impact of research conducted in the Department of Communication extends far beyond borders, contributing to a global dialogue on diverse topics. Scholars Caitlin Bruce and Elfriede Fursich have broadened the dissemination and accessibility of their findings by recently publishing in Spanish and Korean.
Three Faculty Members from the Department of Communication Receive Funding for Year of Discourse and Dialogue Initiatives
In recognition of their dedication to fostering meaningful discourse and dialogue at the University of Pittsburgh, three faculty members from the Department of Communication have been awarded funding for events they planned as part of Pitt’s Year of Discourse and Dialogue initiative.
Microgrants Awarded to Department of Communication Faculty for Innovative Research
The latest cycle of the Arts and Humanities Microgrants has been announced, highlighting the achievement of two faculty members from the Department of Communication. These microgrants are a part of the Pitt Momentum Funds program, as a resource for faculty enabling them to propel their research and creative pursuits forward.
WPDU Semester in Review: Learning to Win
Making changes to a historic team
Pitt Wins at the Golden Gate Opener in San Francisco!
The William Pitt Debating Union had an excellent showing at the first travel tournament of the season. On Sept. 30, three debaters (Hunter Foster, Sebastiano Rabbini, and Liam Nyberg) travelled to San Francisco for the Golden Gate Opener tournament. All three debaters competed in the open division of NFA-LD, the highest level of one-on-one evidence debate. At the tournament, Hunter was rated as the 5th best speaker and won silver, Sebastiano was rated as the 4th best speaker and won silver, and Liam was rated as the top speaker and won gold.
WQED's "Voices" Documentary Series co-created by Alumna Cassidy Fischer features HCUAP with Dr. Bruce and collaborators
HCUAP collaborators and Dr. Bruce interviewed in WQED's "Voices" documentary series by Pitt alumni Cassidy Fischer for an episode about graffiti.
2022-2023 Jennifer and Eric Spiegel Award Winner: Julia Szymanski
"Social Media and Tween Girl Mental Health, Well-Being, and Social Fulfillment" Julia Szymanski"Everyone remembers being a tween. While working definitions vary, scholarship tends to place the age range at 9-13 years old, and online parenting websites and journals of all kinds warn parents of the impe
If It’s Springtime, It Must Be the Oratory Competition!
Sunshine, flowers, and public speaking! Like “peas and carrots,” springtime in Oakland means it’s time again for the University of Pittsburgh Department of Communication Undergraduate Oratory Competition! The Ides of March brought out the best in Panther student speakers as twenty-two orators competed in four categories for the 26th annual contest. Graduation/Commencement speeches … Speeches on Diversity and Inclusion … Persuasive Speeches on Policy … Ceremonial Values Speeches … we had them all this Saturday morning.
Daniel K. and Amy L. Jenkins 2023 Endowed Fund for Student Resources
The Department of Communication proudly announces that Maura Conley has received The Daniel K. and Amy L. Jenkins Endowed Fund for Student Resources for 2023.
The purpose of this endowment is to establish an award for educational expenses for students in the Department of Communication in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
William Pitt Debating Union's First Podcast
The William Pitt Debating Union recently recorded their first podcast of a two-part series: "Public Universities Should Make All Policies, Practices, Social Roles, Language, and Facilities Gender Inclusive"
You can listen to the first debate:
"All campus restrooms, showers, locker rooms, and changing rooms should be usable by persons of all gender identities"
Elfriede Fursich Published Book on Food Media
Visiting Associate Professor Elfriede Fursich’s co-edited the book The Political Relevance of Food Media and Journalism: Beyond Reviews and Recipes. It was just published by Routledge in the series “Research in Journalism.”