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The Edna Anderson-Taylor Communication Institute Presents 
Communities, Health & Democracy

Research Symposium 

Join us on October 23, 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm for our annual symposium. Details below!

 

About the symposium

How does communication contribute to, and detract from, building healthier communities and a healthier democracy? Join twelve researchers and practitioners from across the U.S. to engage this pressing question during a full-day symposium. Addressing a range of topics including information flows, advocacy, and violence, sessions will be of interest to scholars, practitioners, students, patient advocates, and anyone interested in health and democracy. All events are free and open to the public.

This is the first event in a two-part symposium cohosted by the Edna Anderson-Taylor Communication Institute at the University of Utah and the Center for Sustainable Democracy at the University of South Florida, with support from the Carnegie Foundation.

When: Friday, October 23rd, 9:00-4:30

Where: Gardner Commons 3680

Resources

Discover resources to help you further your knowledge in this year's Symposium Topic.

Participants

Learn more about this year's distinguished guests and emerging communication scholars. 

Schedule

See this year's lecture schedule and plan which windows you'd like to attend.

Past Symposia

The Institute is committed to honoring the significance of past conversations by preserving and sharing the work of previous symposia. Each event has brought together scholars, students, and community members to explore urgent and timely themes—ranging from media and misinformation to environmental justice and the future of technology. By maintaining an archive of these gatherings, we affirm our belief that understanding the past is essential to shaping meaningful dialogue and action in the present and future. Learn more about our past symposia.

Last Updated: 10/21/26