Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication

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Through the study and critique of human communication, we generate knowledge, creativity, and understanding to facilitate healthy relationships and workplaces, civil and secure communities; and constructive intercultural interaction.

News and Publications

                  Hugh Downs Award

Inaugural Hugh Downs Award for Communication Excellence presented to Larry King ....more...  To view a video about The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication: HDSHC video

4/3/2008//

HDSHC namesake Hugh Downs commentary on the state of television news today...more...

3.20.2008//

HDSHC doctoral graduate students receive the 2007-08 Graduate and Professional Student Association Teaching Excellence Awards...more...

3.20.200//

HDSHC professor, Dr. Nemi Jain, pioneer in intercultural communication, to retire...more...

News Updates

5.5.2008//

Attention COM graduates!  The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication Convocation ceremony is May 9 ...more...

5/5/2008//

The HDSHC ASU Forensics Team repeats its Top 10 status and places 6th at national championship...more...

5.5.2008// 

Attention Students!  Space overrides for summer classes available online May 7. Course overrides for fall classes are now available online ...more...

5.2.2008//

Attention COM Majors!  To access your DARS, go to http://www.asu.edu/sos/.  For instructions click here.   Please bring a copy to your advising meeting!

5.2.2008//

Communication Students! HDSHC is proud to announce the Zeta Psi Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta communication studies honor society ...more