COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS

Turn your passion for storytelling into a professional career at UW-Whitewater. In our Communication programs, you'll engage in hands-on experience guided by faculty with industry expertise and professional connections who are committed to helping you grow both inside and outside the classroom. We also have ample opportunities for you to build your portfolio and develop real-world experience through student agencies and organizations as well as our award-winning campus media outlets, including The Royal Purple student newspaper, UWW-TV, and WSUW-FM: 91.7 "The Edge" radio.

Whether you're honing your writing, speaking, strategic communication, or creative skills, you'll graduate ready to succeed. In fact, 95% of our recent Communication graduates were employed or pursuing an advanced degree within one year of graduation (2023-24 research survey respondents). Get started on your journey by exploring our programs below.

Heide Hall transformation

After a groundbreaking in April 2026, Heide Hall, a home to the Communication Department, is part of an almost $90 million renovation. This will include roof and window replacements and new elevators.

Heide Hall groundbreaking

Warhawk grad oversees marketing and analytics for AI startup

Bella Biever, who graduated with a B.S. in communication, is one of three Warhawks who will compete in the finals of Texas A&M University’s “Building a Better Future Through Business and AI” National Undergraduate Pitch Competition.

Warhawk alum finds niche in science writing

Monica Cull graduated in 2019 with a major in both journalism and English (creative writing). The well-rounded writing education she received helped her discover newfound confidence in areas such as interviewing, social media writing, screenwriting, and more. She now works as the digital editor for Discover, where she sees her writing education translate directly into her daily work.

Explore our Communication programs

Advertising

Corporate and Health Communications

Electronic Media

Public Relations

Journalism

Contact us

Want to learn more about earning a Communication or Journalism degree at UW-Whitewater?

262-472-1034 | uwwcomm@uww.edu