Research Centers

The Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin supports cutting edge research in all fields of inquiry into human communication. Two prestigious research centers affiliated with the department expand the opportunities for faculty, graduate students, and other scholars.

The Center for Communication Research (CCR) hosts public presentations, lectures, colloquia, and research projects that focus on communication strategies, education, and the promotion of dialogue.

Associated with the Wisconsin Historical Society, The Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research (WCFTR) is the home of one of the oldest and most extensive collections of print, audio/visual, and graphic materials relating to film, theater, radio and television in the United States. Working with the UW Cinematheque and the Wisconsin Film Festival, the Center also provides free screenings of rare and important films from around the world.