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 AnnoucementsVIEW ALL News
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How an Internship Can Change Your Career Path (and How to Find Yours)
An internship can be the moment everything clicks. For some communication students, it’s the “in” that leads directly to their first full-time job. For others, it’s a safe space to explore, try out a new field, and discover what does and doesn’t fit before graduation. Behind the scenes, U Career Success team helps students navigate these opportunities and make the most of them
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Meet the 2025-26 UAC Graduate Student Cohort
The Department of Communication is excited to announce eight new students joining the University of Utah Communication Department at the Asia Campus to pursue their Master's Degrees. Please extend them a warm welcome!
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New Book Release: Queer, Women of Color, and Critical Approaches to Feminist Mentorship and Pedagogy
Associate Professor Leandra Hernández is celebrating the forthcoming release of a co-edited volume that promises to reshape how we think about mentorship in higher education.
Events
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Sep 27
Saturday
Fall 2025 First Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
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Oct 02
Thursday
Fall 2025 Graduate Student Workshop Series: "Getting Digitally Organized (Zotero, etc.)"
Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO)
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Oct 02
Thursday
Re-Wilding the West: Wolves, Bison, and Thinking Bigger for the Future
Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU)
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Oct 03
Friday
Fall 2025 First Half - Classes end
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Oct 04
Saturday
Fall 2025: Fall Break (Oct 4 - Oct 12)
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Oct 13
Monday
Fall 2025 Second Half - Classes begin