Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication

The School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (WRTC) is a community of exceptional faculty, dedicated staff, talented students and energetic alumni in one of the only stand-alone schools dedicated to the art and science of communication across a variety of modes and genres.

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Feb 18 “Do it well… Do it for the right reason.”
“If you’re going to do something, do it well. Do it for the right reason.” These words by Whitten Maher capture his commitment and authenticity in responding to the world and its people.
Sep 17 Remembering those we’ve lost
Last September, we lost two precious members of the College of Arts and Letters community.
Mar 3 "A Fresh Commitment and Real Opportunity"
For over a decade, the Whitten Maher Memorial Scholarship has celebrated the work of creative and principled communicators who express the most fundamental emotional truths.

School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication

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Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807

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