College of Arts and Sciences

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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Rhiannon Dicerkson is a lecturer of Interpersonal and public communication. She is also Anchor/Discourse Director.

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 is the producer and host of New Letters on the Air, UMKC’s nationally distributed literary radio show. She...

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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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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 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 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 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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Dr. Martin’s teaching experience includes courses in intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, qualitative methods, persuasion, and public...

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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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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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Dr. 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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Peter Morello teaches journalism. He specializes in broadcast and digital journalism, media ethics, cross-cultural journalism and international reporting. As...

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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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Dr. 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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