Faculty

The department of Communication Studies is among the top 25 research departments in the United States. This past year alone, faculty members wrote 17 journal articles and 3 books. Many of the faculty members have nationwide reputations, 3 are ranked among the top prolific scholars in the National Communication Association. The teaching is excellent. Faculty have won awards on campus and in two regional communication associations. Last year, 88 students graduated from the department. Yet there are only 11 faculty members. The faculty hold degrees from Indiana University, Purdue University, Southern Illinois University, Florida State University, Ohio State University, University of Alabama, University of Florida, Emory University, and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

Professors

Dr. Virginia Peck Richmond, Chair

Dr. Jean Bodon, Undergraduate Broadcasting/Media Director

Dr. Mark Hickson, Graduate Director

Dr. Eduardo Neiva

Dr. Larry Powell

Associate Professors

Dr. Jonathan H. Amsbary, Undergraduate Director

Dr. Minabere Ibelema, Undergraduate Journalism Director

June Mack

Dr. WIlliam Self, Assistant Chair

Dr. John Wittig, Undergraduate Public Relations Director

Scholar in Residence

Dr. James C. McCroskey

Instructors

Dr. Hugh Merrill

Dr. Cecil Betros

Adjunct Instructors

Ms. Doris Flora

Ms. Amy Kilpatrick

Ms. Christen Lewis

Ms. Summer Powell

Ms. Jennifer Reid

Ms. Rossy Renna

Mr. Brian Oaks

Dr. Tim Cook

Contact us:

E-Mail:  amsbary@uab.edu

Department of Communication Studies

Heritage Hall Building (HH302)

1401 University Boulevard

Birmingham, AL 35294-1152

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