Communication Arts @ UW-Madison - The Totally Awesome Place for Com Studies!

Welcome to the home of communication studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. We teach the production and consumption of communication in its diverse forms. Get ready for a wild ride through the world of media, film, rhetoric, and more! This is where the future of communication gets shaped!

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Be a part of one of the most popular majors in the College of Letters and Science at one of the top public universities in the country. Focus your studies on either Communication Science and Rhetoric, or Radio, Television, and Film. It's totally tubular! Learn More About Undergrad!	Join our renowned graduate program to do groundbreaking research in Communication Science, Film, Media and Cultural Studies, or Rhetoric, Politics, and Culture. Make your mark on the world! Explore Grad Studies!

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Visiting Assistant Professor, Paxton Haven, Joins Communication Arts

Each time we welcome a new visiting assistant professor to our department, their ideas and methods of studying communication make large impacts on our student curriculum. This year, we are thrilled to be joined by …

September 5, 2025

Professor Diana Leon-Boys Officially Arrives to UW–Madison

Communication Arts is proud to announce that our newest faculty member, Professor Diana Leon-Boys, has arrived at UW–Madison. Leon-Boys joins us as an Assistant Professor of Media and Cultural Studies, and we are sure she …

September 3, 2025

New study shows Americans searching for ways to reduce PFAS exposure through drinking water

A new study recently published in the “Journal of Environmental Health” shows that large numbers of Americans are searching online for ways to reduce their exposure to PFAS, a group of synthetic “forever chemicals” found in everything from nonstick pans to takeout containers.

August 11, 2025

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