The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications provides the opportunities and resources of a large university with the personalized feel and support of a small school. As one of the largest accredited programs of its kind in the nation, students can find a place where they can fit and succeed. Our mission is to prepare students to take their place in an information-rich society and in the professions as active, critical, and ethical participants. Our activities promote effective, responsible use of communications media and technologies by individuals, organizations, industries, and government.