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ComArtSci has more than 3,500 students and more than 56,000 alumni. With nationally ranked programs and internationally renowned faculty members, we prepare students for careers across a broad spectrum of the arts and sciences of communication.

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Strategic messaging for the planet: ComArtSci researchers hone interests in climate change communication

At Michigan State University, researchers with the College of Communication Arts and Sciences are studying how attitudes and associated experiences can shape the policies, programs and behaviors that may mitigate climate change, as well as practices that promote or stand in the way of solutions.

The Celebration: 50 years honoring outstanding alumni

MSU documentary halts veteran deportations

MSU researchers win best paper award at CSCW conference

Digital user experience researchers join ComArtSci, bring Workforce Background Check grant to M&I

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ComArtSci Gratitude

Giving thanks and giving back

Dean's Notes: Reflections on gratitude

Cicero wrote that gratitude is "not only the greatest of virtues, but also the parent of the others." Though Cicero may have overstated his case a bit, there is mounting evidence that gratitude may be a super virtue. In other words, gratitude may be a superpower that spawns other virtues, positive habits of mind, and everyday behaviors.