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In Memoriam 17 Mar 2026

Annenberg Community Shares Their Reflections About Monroe E. Price

Retired Professor of Communication Monroe E. Price, a vital presence at Annenberg and a deeply influential scholar in the field of international communication, passed away at the age of 87.

Monroe Price stands next to the Annenberg building while a rainbow is in the sky

In Memoriam 17 Mar 2026

Professor Monroe Price, Legal and Communication Scholar Whose Work Spanned the Globe, Passes Away at 87

Price shaped Annenberg’s work in global communication and contributed to countless institutions as a scholar and leader.

photo of Monroe Price with the text: "In Loving Memory of Monroe E. Price 1938 - 2026"

In Memoriam 16 Mar 2026

Penn Annenberg Dean Sarah Banet-Weiser's message on Monroe E. Price's passing

I am writing with a heavy heart to share the news of the passing of Professor Monroe E. Price. Monroe...

Portrait of Klaus Krippendorff in front of College Hall

In Memoriam 18 Oct 2022

Klaus Krippendorff, Ph.D., Pioneer of Content Analysis and Cybernetics, Dies at 90

On the faculty since 1964, Krippendorff remains the longest-tenured faculty member in the history of the school.

Elihu Katz smiling seated behind an empty desk with his hands on the desk.

In Memoriam 28 Jun 2022

Elihu Katz: Remembering a Pioneer in Communication

In this film, Annenberg remembers Israeli-American Communication Scholar Elihu Katz, his founding contributions to the field of Communication, and his warm and intellectually generous personality.

In Memoriam 26 Jan 2022

Our Memories of Elihu Katz

With loving tributes, the Annenberg community shares its memories of Elihu Katz and the academic and personal lessons he taught us.

In Memoriam 12 Jan 2022

Remembering Elihu Katz

Elihu Katz, ICA Fellow, Distinguished Trustee Emeritus Professor of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication, Professor Emeritus in Communication...

In Memoriam 1 Jan 2022

Professor Emeritus Elihu Katz — Founding Figure in Communication — Passes Away at 95

A sociologist and media scholar, Katz made substantial contributions in the areas of media effects, diffusion, and media events, and was a cherished friend and mentor to many.