The Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program fosters an inclusive academic ecosystem by recruiting exceptional scholars whose diverse perspectives drive research innovation. The program ensures equitable opportunities across the college’s departments, strategically supporting postdoctoral fellows in their professional development and potential transition to tenure-track positions. By attracting dynamic scholar-educators with innovative theoretical and methodological approaches, the program strengthens our academic community. This not only enhances research, teaching, outreach, and service but also advances fiscal entrepreneurship within college departments—aligning with the university’s broader goals of expanding academic perspectives and cultivating pathways for emerging scholars.
Established in 1955 as the first of its kind in the country, the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (ComArtSci) is one of the largest and most respected colleges of Communication in the world. ComArtSci combines a research-intensive faculty with a strong professional mission to prepare students for rewarding careers and to globally influence the professional practice of communication.