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Our Students

See how our students study communication science: why they chose empirical research, what are their individual programs, and how their mentors contribute.

  • Chris Dobmeier.
    "My experience here has been great. There's a lot of opportunities that come from both the faculty and the school that I've been able to take advantage."
    8/13/19

    Chris Dobmeier 
    Communication PhD Student

  • Communication PhD Student.
    "It's a very healthy, friendly and open environemt."
    8/13/19

    Tahleen Lattimer
    Communication PhD Student

  • Communication PhD student.
    “What I really liked about Buffalo when I was visiting and deciding on programs was the fact that the department was first really diverse."
    8/13/19

    Melissa M. Moore 
    Communication PhD Student

Our Alumni

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  • Associate Professor, Department of Indigenous Languages and Communication.
    "Especially as an international student, the diversity and the bonding helped me earn my degree."
    1/22/19

    Yuchao Huang, PhD '10
    Assistant Professor, Department of Indigenous Languages and Communication, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan

  • PhD student with her mentor.
    "I love the fact that my advisor allowed me to study topics reflecting my cultural background and experience.”
    1/22/19

    Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah, PhD '12
    Mentor: Thomas Feeley

  • Associate Professor, Arizona State, PhD.
    "I feel ‘at home’ whenever I think of Buffalo."
    2/22/19

    K H Kwon, PhD '11
    Assistant Professor, Arizona State University

  • Associate Professor, University of Hawaii, PhD.
    "For its size, UB Communication is in the top 5% research departments among all the communication-related departments in the US."
    1/22/19

    Jang Kim, PhD '07
    Assistant Professor of Communication, Department of Communicology, University of Hawaii at Manoa

  • Associate Professor, PhD, Elon University.
    “UB prepared me well to be an effective scholar.”
    1/22/19

    Derek Lackaff, PhD '09
    Associate Professor, Elon University

  • PhD graduate in Communication.
    "The great thing about being part of such a small department is you get to study in an environment of mutual care, trust and respect.”
    3/14/19

    Elena Svetieva, PhD '14
    Communication PhD Alumna

  • PhD, Program Analyst.
    "UB not only provided my training, but also opened my eyes to career possibilities that I had not known of before getting into this program."
    1/22/19

    Carolyn Hurley, PhD '10
    Program Analyst, TSA

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About Buffalo Niagara

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    America’s Best Planned City
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    Weather: A Four-Season Region
    1/19/23
    Buffalo is known for its snow, but dig a little deeper and you’ll discover that our region enjoys four distinct seasons, each remarkable in its own right.
  • UB researcher.
    Smart Economic Growth
    1/19/23
    Buffalo’s history of innovation and entrepreneurship is still alive. UB is playing a key role in creating a new knowledge-based economy for our region.
  • 2 students in a comfortable living space.
    Affordable Living
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    It’s easy to stretch your dollar in Buffalo, where the cost of living is well below the national average.
  • Niagara Falls.
    An International Border City
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    Buffalo borders Canada and is one of the United States’ top gateways for international trade.
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    Things To Do in Buffalo
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    In a city as diverse as Buffalo, you can always find something fun to do, whether it’s taking a leisurely walk in one of our glorious Olmsted-designed parks or taking in a thought-provoking work of art at one of dozens of galleries.
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Department of Communication

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Buffalo, New York 14260-1020
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