Convention

Each year about 1,000 communication professionals gather to celebrate the best in communication research, teaching, learning, and advocacy.

Publications

Our journals are committed to publishing high-quality, original scholarship.

Interest Groups

CSCA conducts its business and sponsors convention programs and panels through its Interest Groups, Caucuses, and Sections representing the different discipline emphases of the membership.

Welcome

The mission of Central States Communication Association (CSCA) is to unite and educate people with both an affinity to the central region of the United States and a scholarly interest in all areas of communication for promotion of their mutual goals and advancement of their field.

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09/08/2026

2027 CSCA Pearson and Nelson Award Call

We are now accepting nomination applications for the 2027 Central States Communication Association (CSCA) Pearson and Nelson Outstanding New Teacher Award. This award recognizes individuals early in their professional career who are showing distinction as teachers. Nominees may be teaching at any level from grade school through graduate school. The committee reserves the right to award several individuals at different academic levels (e.g., K-12, community college, university), so individuals from all types of institutions are encouraged to apply.

02/04/2026

2026 CSCA Hall of Fame Inductees

Nancy J. Brule, Bethel University

Leah E. Bryant, DePaul University

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