Major areas of research studied by UB's Department of Communication include social influence, health communication, new communication technology, and the analysis of social networks.

Our faculty is extremely productive. Click here to see a sample of recent faculty publications.

Our students regularly publish with faculty in highly regarded journals in communication and related fields including management and psychology.

Our faculty have conducted innovative and groundbreaking research that has garnered them international recognition as intellectual leaders in the field of communication science. They also are superb teachers dedicated to transferring their knowledge to the next generation of scholars.

The Center supports research and scholarly activity in the Communication Department, including basic research, policy analysis, system design, and scholarly exchange.

Our faculty is heavily involved in four strategic strength areas of the UB2020 plan: Civic Engagement and Public Policy; Extreme Events: Mitigation and Response; Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan; and Information and Computing Technology