Empowering Speech, a structured public speaking and communication program built on academic rigor, disciplined preparation, ...

Commencement speaker Kayleigh An Philip '24 earned her BA in Communication with a minor in esports. For some, speaking in front of a crowd can be exhilarating. For others, it can feel paralyzing. The ...

A pilot program this year at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis uses virtual reality headsets to refine students’ speaking skills and presentation ability and to soothe communication ...

Welcome to the PSL!! The 2025-2026 academic year is an exciting time to meet the PSL staff and to learn what this free student service offers. Our mission statement is "To support, guide, inspire ...

In my years covering VR, I’ve seen several attempts at public speaking simulators, but Ovation, a new app released this week supporting the Rift and Vive, is by far the most comprehensive. It offers ...

In a global and often competitive tech job market -- where recruiters can be inundated with thousands of applications for a single open position -- knowing which skills are in demand and improving ...

Let’s face it: Public speaking is hard. It can be scary, too. There’s an old saying that people fear public speaking even over death, and there is some truth to it. Millions of Americans are terrified ...

It is uncommon for millennials to spend time developing their public speaking skills outside of structured schoolwork and required courses for their careers, but they should consider honing their ...

"At a funeral, the average person would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy.” —Jerry Seinfeld “When you draw a bow, you don’t hold two arrows.” —Japanese saying Having an opportunity to ...

Virtual Reality was once considered a niche for video games, but over the years, it has found application in many areas. From finding a place in medical education and paving the way for immersive ...

Co-written by Patrick Donadio and Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Intentional Insights Co-Founder and President What do you feel when you imagine standing up in front of an audience? Visualize the bright lights ...

Toastmasters can help you practice oral presentations. Toastmasters meet weekly to develop speaking and leadership skills. Being a Toastmaster gives you the courage to speak with confidence, improve ...