J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication
Never underestimate the power of a skilled communicator. If you're intrigued by the art of communication, the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication is the place to develop and master that art. Are you savvy at selling? Try advertising or public relations. Passionate about telling the untold story? Consider journalism or broadcast and electronic communication. Have a flair for drama? Check out theatre arts. The solid foundation of our communication studies major can launch you in any number of directions. And corporate communication can ensure you have a seat at the table when a company makes a strategic decision. MARQUETTE'S DIFFERENCE
College of Communication Majors
Advertising
Broadcast and Electronic Communication
Communication Studies
Corporate Communication
Journalism
Public Relations
Theatre Arts
We tap into local expertise. Learn the latest trends from working professionals in the fields of news, arts, advertising and public relations.
You'll work with seasoned faculty who have up to 30 years of industry experience. Politics and journalism are a dynamite combo. Explore both in a semester or summer internship with Marquette's renowned Les Aspin Center for Government in Washington, D.C., where you'll see how journalists cover the nation's top news stories.
You'll follow in some big footsteps. Among our journalism grads, you'll find Gail Collins, author and New York Times columnist; Steve Rushin, author and former columnist for Sports Illustrated; Joy Bennett Kinnon, senior editor at Ebony magazine; and other award-winning reporters, writers, editors and publishers.
Analog is so yesterday. That's why our two color broadcast studios recently got a drastic, digital makeover that has transformed the way our broadcast students are trained. It's just one of the advantages of a College of Communication that is committed to cutting-edge technology.
There's never been a better time to join the College of Communication. Thanks to the generosity of late alumnus Bill Diederich and his wife, Mary, the college got a $28 million boost, one of the largest individual donations in Marquette history. The gift is paving the way for more scholarships, professorships, research and major improvements to Johnston Hall, including state-of-the-art audio and video broadcast studios. The college is poised to become a major player on the national scene.
WHERE OUR GRADUATES GO
You'll live and work in the heart of the city, where you'll find opportunities with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, newspapers and magazines, broadcast stations, professional sports, and art organizations. Check out where our interns are getting experience and where our graduates are landing jobs:
- CNN
- Cosmopolitan Magazine
- E! Entertainment
- ESPN Radio Milwaukee
- GE Healthcare
- Green Bay Packers
- Johnson Controls
- Milwaukee Brewers
- Milwaukee Public Television
- Northwestern Mutual
- Ronald McDonald House
- Zoological Society of Milwaukee
