Student Media & Organizations
Absolute Communication is a student-run advertising and public relations agency affiliated with the Department of Communication at the University of Utah. It is a small group of dedicated students committed to doing professional work while gaining real-world experience in the industry.
The Daily Utah Chronicle is an independent student newspaper published daily Monday through Friday during Fall and Spring Semesters. The Chronicle employs more than 100 students in various part- and full-time positions throughout the year.
Edna Anderson-Taylor Communication Institute
Permanently established in 1997 by the Board of Trustees, the Communication Institute supports the dissemination of research and pedagogy in rhetorical, cultural, organizational, interpersonal, health, environmental, scientific, and mediated communication practices.
Founded by John R. Park in 1869, the University of Utah’s Speech & Debate Team is one of the oldest teams in the western United States. We have a long tradition of competitive success in parliamentary debate and individual events. For the last six years, the University of Utah has finished in the top 10 nationally.
Kappa Tau Alpha is a college honor society that recognizes academic excellence and promotes scholarship in journalism and mass communication. Founded in 1910, it is the seventh oldest national honor society in the United States and the only one dedicated exclusively to these fields.
K-Ute Radio is a student run radio station at the University of Utah. It is located on the 4th floor of the union building. You can listen online, on channel 99 in the dorms, or 1620AM in Salt Lake City.
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA): Parry D. Sorensen University of Utah Chapter
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications. PRSSA has served hundreds of thousands of student members, offering educational programs, resources, scholarships, and mentorship opportunities that prepare students for a successful career in communications. Chapters are located on university and college campuses across the U.S., including here at the University of Utah.
Society of Professional Journalists
Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, the Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging independent journalism and supporting high ethical standards.
Voices of Utah, an award-winning, ongoing multimedia project of student-journalists in the Department of Communication at the University of Utah, was created by Dr. Kimberley Mangun and reimagined by Dr. Marcie Young-Cancio to give students an opportunity to cover various beats and practice multimedia storytelling.
