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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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.
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U of U Researchers Secure $4 Million CDC Grant to Expand Rural Access to Lifestyle Change Programs
U of U researchers from Communication, Kinesiology, Population Health Sciences, and Nursing have secured a $4M CDC grant to expand access to lifestyle change programs in rural communities.
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Associate Professor Jake Nelson Publishes New Research on How Journalists Imagine Platforms and Audiences
Associate Professor Jake Nelson has published new research examining how journalists understand the evolving role of social media platforms and how they imagine the audiences who use them
Events
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Dec 10
Wednesday
Ongoing through 12/13/25Fall 2025 Full Term - Final exam period (Dec 8 - Dec 12)
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Dec 13
Saturday
Holiday: Holiday Recess (Dec 13 - Jan 4)
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Dec 22
Monday
Fall 2025 - Grades due
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Dec 29
Monday
Spring 2026 - House Bill 60 registration
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Jan 01
Thursday
Holiday: New Year’s Day
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Jan 05
Monday
Spring 2026 First half - Classes begin

