UMass Communication Department

Communication is a fundamental social and cultural process, one that’s essential to human interaction and learning.

We pursue research, teaching and outreach rooted in an understanding of communication as the primary process through which persons, societies, and cultures are formed and change at global, national, institutional, group, and interpersonal levels. The UMass Amherst Department of Communication emphasizes theories of communication and critical thinking. As a Communication major, you’ll develop analyt

05/06/2026

Spring semester is coming to an end! Peer advisor last day open this semester will be tomorrow. Good luck everyone!

05/06/2026

Spring semester is coming to an end!! Good luck everyone!

05/06/2026

Meet Hannah a sophomore and Maddy a junior who are going to be joining our Comm PA team next year! Look out for them in office this fall!!

05/04/2026

You read that right seniors…FREE TACOS🌮

Come enjoy some yummy food and fun with the Comm department Friday May 8th!!

RSVP in bio…see you there

04/24/2026

Still looking to enroll in another Comm class for the fall? COMM 390 STB may be the class for you!

Stop by room N323 in the ILC for any questions about enrollment!

04/22/2026

Stop by outside of the ILC for Comm Cafe this afternoon! Happy Earth Day!!🌎 🌎🌱🌱❤️❤️

04/10/2026

Meet Jean a senior Comm major and past recipient of the Elaine Nord scholarship!

Jasmine shares her experience getting the Elaine Nord scholarship.📸

Interested in applying? Check out the link in our bio to learn more!