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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Faculty Feature: Michael Middleton
Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the College of Humanities, Michael Middleton brings together rigorous scholarship, innovative pedagogy, and student-centered leadership.
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New Conflict/Dispute Resolution & Mediation Certificate Now Open for Spring Enrollment
The Department of Communication, in partnership with Continuing Education, is launching a new Professional Certificate in Conflict/Dispute Resolution and Mediation, a one-semester program that fulfills the approved training requirements for the Utah Court Roster of Mediators (Basic Roster).
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Graduate Student Spotlight: Ellie Estrada on Chisme, the Westside, and Jotería Communication Scholarship
The Department of Communication is excited to highlight the work of PhD candidate Ellie Estrada, whose scholarship explores how communities build connection, make meaning, and share stories.
Events
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Jan 16
Friday
Spring 2026 - Deadline to apply for graduation
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Jan 16
Friday
Spring 2026 - Tuition payment due
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Jan 16
Friday
Spring 2026 Full Term - Last day to add, drop, audit, and elect CR/NC
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Jan 19
Monday
Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Jan 22
Thursday
Living with Hereditary Cancer Risk: Translating Health Communication Research to Support Previvors and Families’ Communication and Decision Making
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Jan 26
Monday
Spring 2026 - Census Deadline

