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Graduate Program in Communication

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Thank you for your interest in pursuing a graduate degree in communication at the University of Kentucky. Our college offers a Ph.D., M.A. and an array of certificate programs where students have the opportunity to learn from and conduct research with renowned faculty. We have a collaborative culture, and our students benefit tremendously from the diversity of interests of our faculty and colleagues across related areas of study. Regardless of whether your interests are scholarly or professional in nature, our program is here to serve you in the pursuit of your goals. I am enthusiastic about representing this prestigious program and welcome you to apply today.

Renee Kaufmann, Ph.D.
Acting Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Communication
gradcomm@uky.edu

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Assistant Professor
Head, Department of Communication at Mississippi State University

'96 Communication (Ph.D.)

Public affairs specialist for the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky

'13 Integrated Strategic Communication

'15 Communication (MA)

'22 Communication (Ph.D.)

Director, School of Journalism and Media

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