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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John R. Park Debate Society Hosts First Annual Great Campus Debate
The John R. Park Debate Society, in partnership with the Provost’s Office and Insight Debate, is expanding debate education across campus through its new Debate Across the Curriculum initiative, culminating in the first annual Great Campus Debate on November 11, 2025, focused on whether generative AI does more harm than good.
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Students Get Behind-the-Scenes Look at ESPN’s College GameDay
Students from the Department of Communication and Athletics received a rare glimpse into the fast-paced world of live sports broadcasting during an educational walkthrough of ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot setup ahead of the Utah vs. Cincinnati matchup at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
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Graduate Student Spotlight: Damon Darling Publishes in the Journal of Homosexuality
The Department of Communication is proud to share that PhD student Damon Darling recently published a new article titled, “H(a)unting Grounds: Exorcising the Queer Ghosts of Metronormativity,” in the Journal of Homosexuality.
Events
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Nov 07
Friday
Fall 2025 Second Half - Last day to withdraw from classes
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Nov 10
Monday
Sound Tactics in the March for our Lives
Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO)
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Nov 13
Thursday
“If I get free”: On Black religion, deconstruction, and digital media
Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO)
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Nov 20
Thursday
40th Annual Jefferson B. Fordham Debate - Institutional Neutrality and Other Academic Freedom Controversies
Quinney College of Law - S. J. (LAW)
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Nov 24
Monday
Spring 2026 - Open enrollment
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Nov 27
Thursday
Holiday: Thanksgiving Break (Nov 27 - Nov 30)

