About Advertising + Public Relations
The Department of Advertising and Public Relations is one of the oldest and largest university advertising departments to be found anywhere in the world. We've been maintaining our reputation as a leader in research and gaining traction as a creative powerhouse.
History, Mission and Vision
AD + PR is one of the largest advertising and public relations programs in the country. Check out how we got started, what we're working on and where the future of AD + PR is headed.
Labs
The Media and Advertising Psychology (MAP) Lab focuses on the study of media and advertising using biopsychological approaches, methods and theories. Find out more about what our students and faculty are researching.
News and Events
Chowles’ Passion Project Class Kindles Creativity
ComArtSci Professor of Practice and Academic Specialist Ross Chowles engaged his students in a unique way by teaching a Passion Project class that concluded in early July. The layout of the course is relatively straightforward. First, students must brainstorm several artistic ideas, decide on one, plan a method of achieving said idea, and then execute it.
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