Josh Compton, Associate Professor, will show how this core argument informs his Speech 20: Public Speaking course, and he will lead a discussion of how this approach to public speaking can encourage better student speeches in any class or more broadly, in any public speaking context.

The Institute for Writing and Rhetoric is pleased to announce that the Benjamin F. Barge and Class of 1866 Prizes for Oratory speech contest was held on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 4:30 pm in the Baker library Treasure Room.

The Institute for Writing and Rhetoric is pleased to announce the winners of the Benjamin F. Barge and Class of 1866 Prizes for Oratory.

The Institute is happy to announce that Adedoyin Ogunfeyimi has joined the faculty for a one-year position.

The Institute's Josh Compton has won a"Top Paper"; distinction from the Communication Apprehension and Competence Division of the National Communication Association.

Professors Megan McIntyre and Nick Van Kley recently attended conferences to share their research.

Titus Kabega ’17, Syed Rakin Ahmed '18, Sophie Hoffman '16, Nathaniel Goss '16, Leehi Yona '16, Guillermo Amaro Chacon '18 and 'Max Parker compete in the Benjamin F. Barge and Class of 1866 Speech Contest....