About the department
The University of Utah’s Department of Communication is one of the premier communication programs in the country and home to nearly 1,200 undergraduate majors and a robust research environment. Consistently ranked among the nation’s most esteemed academic communities, the department combines hands-on learning with nationally recognized faculty expertise to prepare students for careers in advertising, strategic communication, digital storytelling, AI integration, journalism, health, science, organizational communication and beyond. With an international research portfolio and a vibrant, collaborative community, students gain the skills, confidence, and creativity to lead with impact and to transform the communities around them.
News and AnnouncementsVIEW ALL News
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Allies, Antagonists, and Apathetic: A Synthesis and Path Forward for News Audience Research
Associate Professor Jake Nelson and his coauthor, Dr. Seth Lewis of the University of Oregon, recently published an article titled “Allies, Antagonists, and Apathetic: A Synthesis and Path Forward for News Audience Research.” The article attempts to push back on this polarized narrative and instead argues that most news consumers simply don’t care one way or the other.
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Graduate Student Spotlight: Damon Darling on Queer Archives, Environmental Belonging, and Care
The Department of Communication is excited to highlight the work of PhD candidate Damon Darling, whose scholarship explores how Queer communities relate to and find meaning in the environments around them.
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Media, Protest, and Resistance: Research Symposium
This symposium brings together a wide range of experts to address pressing questions about media, protest, and resistance. Six professors from across the U.S. will present research highlighting different topics, cases, and approaches, and an additional panel will feature the perspectives of four Department of Communication graduate students. Sessions are free and open to all.
Events
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Mar 14
Saturday
Ongoing through 3/15/26Spring 2026: Spring Break (Mar 7 - Mar 15)
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Mar 16
Monday
Summer 2026 - Registration dates begin
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Mar 20
Friday
Media, Protest, and Resistance: Research Symposium
Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO)
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Mar 27
Friday
Spring 2026 Second half - Last day to withdraw from classes
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Apr 06
Monday
Summer 2026 - Open enrollment
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Apr 17
Friday
Spring 2026 Full Term - Last day to reverse CR/NC option

