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.
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.
Parry D. Sorensen Public Relations Society
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is a professional organization that serves its members with networking opportunities, employment resources, and information about emerging trends in communication and new media fields as well as strategies for professional advancement. Membership of PRSA at the student level (PRSSA) enables students to access content that is available exclusively to members.
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 to give students an opportunity to cover a diverse beat and practice multimedia storytelling.
