Whether our faculty and students are conducting a study, writing a book or producing a film, they’re adding to a rich tradition of groundbreaking research that extends over 100 years.
Putting the focus on media research
Student research opportunities
We foster a collaborative research atmosphere, making it possible for students at every level to get involved.
You might find yourself conducting interviews, observing test subjects, performing content and textual analysis, conducting experiments and surveys, or utilizing legal and historical methods.
Explore research opportunitiesIU's communication program ranks among the top 15 worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, a study based largely on faculty research.
Media School research podcast
In The Media School's research podcast, “I’m No Expert,” we sit down with Media School faculty to discuss their area of expertise. Not an expert in media research? Good! Neither is our host, undergrad student Avi Forrest. This podcast allows any listener to better understand the media’s impact on the social, physical, and psychological aspects of our lives.
Each episode features a different topic and guest, so follow us on either Spotify or Apple Podcasts to hear new episodes released every month.
Research centers and institutes


Our school is home to a number of research centers and archival collections that help facilitate cross-discipline endeavors and in-depth exploration.
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Featured research news

Hawkins, Kelly retire from The Media School
Hawkins and Kelly bid farewell to The Media School after decades of dedication in teaching and research.
Read more about their careers
Caddoo awarded fellowships at National Humanities Center, IAS
Caddoo will spend the next academic year working on her next book.
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