The University of Oklahoma Political Communication Center in the Department of Communication is recognized nationally and internationally as a major resource for political research. It is committed to contributing to the analysis of political communication, to the historical preservation of our political discourse, and to the support of the university’s mission. The mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students for excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society. 

The Political Communication Center houses the Julian P. Kanter Political Commercial Archive, a repository with the largest and most comprehensive collection of political broadcast advertising in the world. With more than 90,000 commercials, the archive includes political advertisements dating back to 1936 for radio and 1950 for television. The purpose of the archive is to preserve these valuable historical materials and to make them available for scholarly research and professional use.

The PCC also sponsors conferences and lectures to provide a forum for the interaction of students, scholars, and professionals in politics and the media. Additionally, through an active outreach program, the PCC provides presentations for other educational institutions, civic clubs, and professional business groups.