Formerly a department, the school officially received its designation in 2020. Tedesco assumes leadership in a burgeoning School of Communication. Over his career, he’s displayed proficiency in securing grants totaling more than $1 million in funding from a number of institutes, including the National Science Foundation and the Charles Koch Foundation. Tedesco’s academic research focuses on political advertising and political public relations. We’re positioned to make an immediate impact.” “The vision is to build, strengthen, and be recognized for the important work that our faculty are doing in communication.
“We’re at a really exciting time for the School of Communication,” Tedesco said. Douglas Cannon had served as interim director until Tedesco assumed the position. Denton retired at the end of this academic year after 34 years at Virginia Tech.
Denton Jr., who has led the School of Communication to new heights for 21 years. “The school is booming, and John has the skills and experience to keep building capacity without compromising the exceptional teaching and hands-on learning that are hallmarks of its programs.” Tedesco will be leading the School of Communication during the next stage of its impressive growth,” said Laura Belmonte, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. He was previously the director of graduate studies and director of research and outreach in the Department of Communication from 2004-13, respectively. He’s been a faculty member in the School of Communication since 1999, where he’s held the position of professor in the public relations division since 2013.
John Tedesco has been appointed director of the School of Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech, effective July 1.
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