Welcome to the Edna Anderson-Taylor
Communication Institute
What We Do
The Edna Anderson-Taylor Communication Institute, housed in the Department of Communication at the University of Utah, serves as a crossroads to bring together scholars, practitioners, and students from across campus, our local community, and well beyond. Together, we think about the role that communication plays in some of society’s most pressing problems—and how we can best work to address them.
Educating the Next Generation
In the NewsVIEW ALL NEWS
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Climate Change, Social Inequality, & Public (Mis)Perceptions
Climate change is often portrayed as a universal threat (a “great equalizer”), yet it disproportionately impacts socially and economically disadvantaged communities across the globe. In this talk, Professor Jonathon Schuldt traces the implications of this reality in a decade of original national-level public opinion surveys.
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Tribune Takeover
Reporters and leaders from the award-winning Salt Lake Tribune will share their expertise with the emerging journalists, storytellers, and communication professionals at the U throughout September as part of COMM 4555: Intermediate Journalism.
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Creative Chaos — Presented by Dr. Hector Postigo
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized creative production, challenging traditional copyright frameworks designed for human-centered creativity. This talk examines how adopting less restrictive copyright policies could foster innovation and economic growth in creative industries.