The Public Speaking and Presentation Studios (PSPS) are located in the Peer Learning Commons in Ladd Library. The studios were established as part of a grant award from the Davis Family Foundation. It ...

Public speaking: these two little words can drive fear into the hearts of so many of us. Whether talking in front of a live audience for an event or communicating effectively on a Zoom call at work, ...

Whether you’re giving a speech to an audience, making a presentation to a client, or heading up a meeting, chances are you’ll have some nerves. Public speaking opens the door to public mistakes, which ...

An estimated 3 out of 4 people have a fear of public speaking. Unfortunately, that means more than a few teachers carry that anxiety with them. I am one of them. However, rather than holding me back, ...

Skill with public speaking is not a luxury. It’s a must for any professional who wants to succeed in the marketplace of ideas. So, you have no plans for delivering a TED Talk? Okay. But there’s a good ...

It’s rare to find a person who enjoys public speaking, and that’s probably because 75% of people are afraid of it. Despite that, public speaking skills are an absolute necessity. Whether it be ...

When Chris Obolensky arrived at the University of Virginia three years ago, he was surprised to learn that that there was no place on Grounds that focused specifically on helping students hone their ...

As children, we learn to socialize and interact with our peers in a group setting. As we grow older, we refine our social abilities and interactions with different groups of people, whether they be ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I was running professional theatrical organizations, public speaking was a huge part of my job. I would be tasked with delivering ...

Public speaking was once seen as a vital civic duty in Ancient Greece, and today, it remains a powerful skill that reflects critical thinking, leadership, and confidence. In this immersive learning ...