Diederich College of Communication
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1910 |
| Affiliation | Catholic, Jesuit |
| Dean | Kimo Ah Yun |
Academic staff | 87 |
| Location | Milwaukee, WI, United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | diederich.marquette.edu |
The J. William & Mary Diederich College of Communication (or simply Diederich College of Communication) is one of the primary colleges at Marquette University, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The college is named for J. William Diederich, a former executive at Landmark Media Enterprises, and his wife, Mary.[1]
History
The College of Communication was founded in 1910 as the School of Journalism. Decades later, the School of Journalism merged with the Schools of Performing Arts, Speech and Communication to form what is now the College of Communication. In May 2005, Bill and Mary Diederich, both graduates of the university, donated $28 million to support the college. At the time, it was the single largest gift to Marquette, and the university renamed the college as the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication in their honor.[2]
Since 1975, the college has been housed in Johnston Hall, one of the oldest buildings on Marquette's campus and the only one owned by the university to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
Programs
The Diederich College of Communication offers bachelor's and master's degrees as well as interdisciplinary and dual-degree programs in conjunction with other schools.[4] Undergraduate majors and minors administered by the college include Advertising, Broadcast and Electronic Communication, Communication Studies, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations and Theatre Arts.[5]
Alumni
Prominent individuals who have attended the College of Communication include:
- Don Ameche, Academy Award-winning actor
- Chris Farley, comedian and actor, known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and movies including Tommy Boy and Black Sheep
- Kevin Farley, comedian and actor
- Len Kasper, play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Cubs
- Wesley Matthews, professional basketball player, Portland Trail Blazers
- Danny Pudi, actor, known for role as Abed on Community
- Doc Rivers, professional basketball coach, Los Angeles Clippers
- Adam Stockhausen, Academy Award winner in production design[6]
- Ben Tracy, CBS News correspondent and Emmy award winner
- Dwyane Wade, professional basketball player, Miami Heat; attended but did not graduate
See also
References
- ↑ "About J. William and Mary Diederich". Diederich College of Communications website. Marquette University. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ↑ "Alumnus of the Year". 2006 Marquette University Alumni National Awards. Marquette University. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ↑ "Inside Johnston Hall". Centennial of Journalism at Marquette University. Marquette University. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ↑ "Interdisciplinary and Joint Programs". Diederich College of Communications | Graduate Students. Marquette University. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ↑ "Majors & Minors". Marquette University. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ↑ Dudek, Duane (16 Jan 2014). "Mequon native Ridley talks Oscar nominations for '12 Years A Slave'". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
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