CMS 125

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In 2024, the Communication Studies (CMS) department celebrates its 125th anniversary. Founded in 1899, we are the oldest department in what is today the Moody College of Communication. Just as we filled a unique need for the university community all those years ago, we continue to prepare students to become expert communicators in the complex communication environment of today.

Today, the Communication Studies Department has over 700 undergraduate majors and minors, 70+ traditional graduate students and several Option III programs/certificates, and over 30 full-time teaching faculty. Our undergraduate majors choose one of five tracks to focus their studies on corporate, political, human relations, global and intercultural, or strategic and risk communication. They work in a wide variety of large corporations as well as in government, nonprofit, and small business.

CMS Chair
CMS Original Department Chair
CMS 1899
CMS 1899

Schedule of Events

Location: CMS Conference Room CMA 7.160

RSVP Only

Hear about the history of the Department of Communication Studies as told by faculty members Josh Gunn and Johanna Hartelius. Also hear from Interim Dean Anita Vangelisti, Department Chair Craig Scott, and various friends of the department.

Location: DMC 2nd floor Auditorium

Join us for festivities including cake and ice cream. 

Location: DMC lawn

Featuring Barry Brummett, Mark Knapp, Margaret Surratt, Susan Corbin, and John Daly

Location: Dean's Briefing Room, DMC 5.208

Featuring Rod Hart, Madeline Maxwell, Randy Cox, Craig Scott, and Mike Butterworth

Location: Dean's Briefing Room, DMC 5.208

For Graduate program alumni and current faculty/staff/graduate students

Location: Texas Memorial Union – Santa Rita Room

RSVP Only

Attendees are encouraged to park in the San Antonio Parking Garage (2420 San Antonio Street) for easy access to all events