Communication Studies
Isaac Allen
AdjunctMitch Brian
Associate Teaching Professorbrianm@umkc.edu
Mitch Brian received his BA in Film Production from California State University, Northridge and his MA in Communication Studies from UMKC. Before moving to Kansas...
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Al Butkus
AdjunctJean Dusfrene, Ph.D.
Lecturerdufresnej@umkc.edu
Jean Dufresne received her M.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa in 1988 and her Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln...
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Angela Elam
Assistant Teaching Professorelama@umkc.edu
http://www.newletters.org
Angela Elam is the producer and host of New Letters on the Air, UMKC’s nationally distributed literary radio show. She...
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Lyn Elliot, Ph.D.
Professorelliotle@umkc.edu
Professor Lyn Elliot received her M.F.A. in Film and Video Production and her Ph.D. in English from the University of Iowa. Before coming to UMKC in 2011, Lyn...
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Michael Henry
Adjunct Instructorhenrymp@umkc.edu
As an online course instructor for over 25 years, Prof. Henry is passionate about designing and teaching online classes, using multimedia and experiential learning....
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Caitlin Horsmon
Associate Professorhorsmonc@umkc.edu
Caitlin Horsmon is an award winning artist making films, videos and interactive works. Her films have screened around the world in diverse venues from the Iowa...
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Steve Kraske
Associate Teaching ProfessorSteve Kraske is the long-time political correspondent and columnist for The Kansas City Star. He is also host of “Up to Date,” a daily talk show on...
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Linda Kurz
Associate Teaching Professorkurzl@umkc.edu
Linda Kurz began teaching at UMKC, as an adjunct professor, in 1995 and joined the faculty full-time in 1997. Linda teaches courses in Public Speaking, Advanced...
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Jason Martin
Assistant Professormartinjason@umkc.edu
Dr. Martin’s teaching experience includes courses in intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, qualitative methods, persuasion, and public...
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Judith McCormick
Associate Teaching Professormccormickjk@umkc.edu
While still serving as Associate Dean, Dr. Judith McCormick joined the Communication Studies teaching faculty in 1998. In 2006 she stepped away from administration...
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Michael McDonald, Ph.D.
Associate Professormcdonaldmk@umkc.edu
Dr. McDonald received his PhD at the University of Kansas after a successful undergraduate career here at UMKC and is proud to be teaching at his alma mater....
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Melling, Steven Melling
Assistant Teaching ProfessorDr. Steven Melling has a Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in Communication Studies from the University of Kansas. His research focuses on the intersection of rhetoric,...
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Andrew Montee
Research AssistantPeter Morello
Associate Professormorellop@umkc.edu
Peter Morello teaches journalism. He specializes in broadcast and digital journalism, media ethics, cross-cultural journalism and international reporting. As...
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Kevin Mullin
Media LabLarson Powell
Professorpowelllar@umkc.edu
Larson Powell taught at Texas A&M University, U Mass Amherst and Fordham University before coming to UMKC; he has also taught film at the university of Mainz...
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Michael Schaefer
Lecturerschaefermw@umkc.edu
Michael W. Schaefer has taught at UMKC over 20 years as an adjunct faculty member in the Communications Studies Division. He has taught Communication 110, Rhetorical...
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Jennifer Underwood
Administrative AssistantMatt Vega
Director of DebateYe Wang, Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorDr. Ye Wang graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism at University of Missouri – Columbia. She holds a Ph.d. in journalism. Her research agenda...
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