The Department of Communication is growing and thriving! As the second-largest department on campus and one of the top Communication graduate programs in the country, we are proud of our accomplishments and continued success.
We graduate approximately 600 undergraduate students each spring, many of whom have received meaningful scholarships that have allowed them to focus on education and complete their degrees without significant financial burden. Most of our world-class master’s and doctoral students receive fellowship support that enables them to teach and mentor undergraduates and engage in innovative research that advances communication scholarship on a global scale. Many of our classrooms and facilities in the Languages and Communication Building are equipped with cutting-edge technology that elevates our ability to instruct and engage students in ways that prepare them for lucrative and fulfilling careers.
All of this and more is possible because of the generosity of donors. The Department of Communication is supported by alumni, friends, and the local community through annual giving, planned gifts, and grants and awards from corporations and foundations. We are sincerely grateful for the generosity of our donors!
As the cost of tuition and housing increases, technology advances, and the needs of our student population evolve, we hope to meet these needs through continued donor support. Our current funding priorities include graduate student travel and fellowship support, as this is an ongoing need and donations make an immediate impact on our department and students. We are also seeking support for first-generation students and those from underserved populations, particularly through the creation of a scholarship bridge program for students transferring from Salt Lake Community College.
When you give to the Department of Communication, you further the cause of higher education and assure the University of Utah’s status of scholastic excellence. Your choice to support this institution – at whatever level you choose – is truly appreciated. Every gift counts. Your gift allows the Department of Communication to fund programs, scholarships, fellowships, and research.
Our Development Office can help you identify gift opportunities that most closely match your interests and answer any questions you have about giving. For more information, please contact our Senior Director of Development, Lexie Kite, at (801) 585-5053 or lexie.kite@utah.edu.
We truly appreciate every contribution. Thank you for your support of this department!
Give Now
Make a secure gift online
The fastest way to give to the University of Utah is to make a secure gift on this site to the area of your choice.
It’s easy, fast, and secure. And with hundreds of opportunities to choose from, you can be sure your gift will go to the place you want to have the most impact.
Give over the phone
(801) 581-3720
Toll-free (800) 716-0377
We are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST/MDT
Give by Mail
University of Utah Office of Advancement
P.O. Box 58006
Salt Lake City, UT 84158
Checks should be made out to “The University of Utah.” Please include a note telling us how you would like your gift to be used.
When making a donation via check, it’s essential to provide clear information to ensure your contribution is directed to the intended cause. In the memo line of your check, specify the program or fund you wish to support, such as “Department of Philosophy” or “Whisner / Appleby Scholarship Endowment in Philosophy.” This detail helps our gift processors accurately allocate your donation, streamlining their efforts to make an impact. Additionally, if you have any special instructions or preferences regarding the use of your gift, consider including those in a separate note or covering letter. This clarity not only aids in effective fund management but also enhances the overall transparency and efficiency of the giving process.
Matching Gifts
With matching gifts, you may sometimes double or even triple your gift. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees.
Please note that some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Give through a Donor-Advised Fund
A Donor-Advised Fund offers the opportunity to create an easy-to-establish, low cost, flexible vehicle for charitable giving as an alternative to direct giving or to creating a private foundation. This is accomplished by first establishing a DAF with an irrevocable donation to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program. The donor then recommends the allocation of the donated assets to a qualified public charity (such as the University of Utah).
If you have questions about recommending gifts via Donor-Advised Funds, please contact the office of Gift Processing at (801) 585-0745 (toll-free 800-716-0377) or kirsten.dorius@utah.edu.
Cryptocurrency
The University of Utah is unable to accept cryptocurrency at this time. If you are interested in making a gift using cryptocurrency, you may consider working with a Donor-Advised Fund. A Donor-Advised Fund may accept gifts of cryptocurrency and in turn allow donors to recommend the allocation of donated assets to the qualified public charity (such as the University of Utah).
If you have questions about donations with cryptocurrency, please contact Kirsten Dorius at (801) 585-0745 (toll-free 800-716-0377) or kirsten.dorius@utah.edu.
Legacy Giving
Making a legacy gift is a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation for the University of Utah and its mission while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals.
With smart planning, you may actually increase the size of your estate and/or reduce the tax burden on your heirs. Just as important, you will know that you have made a meaningful contribution to the University of Utah.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with various gift options by exploring Types of Legacy Gifts and Assets to Give. Then compare gift options and/or calculate how these gifts could work for you. And of course, please contact us for assistance or to discuss your personal situation and objectives.
Securities and Funds
Gifts of securities, including closely held stock and mutual funds, may be donated to the university directly from your brokerage account to the University of Utah’s account, or by transferring stock power to the university.
Give Securities
For more information about donating securities, please contact the office of Gift Processing at (801) 585-0745 (toll-free 800-716-0377) or kirsten.dorius@utah.edu.
Payroll Deduction
University of Utah staff and faculty can give to University programs through payroll deduction. Payroll deductions may be set up or modified online any time of day.
If you have questions regarding payroll deduction gifts, please contact Kirsten Dorius at (801) 585-0745 (toll-free 800-716-0377) or kirsten.dorius@utah.edu.
In Honor of a Loved One
Honor a friend or loved one by making a contribution in their honor. Honorees or their families will be notified of your donation to their favorite U program.
For more information, please call Advancement Services at (801) 581-3720 (toll-free 800-716-0377) or email ugive@utah.edu
Corporate & Foundation Giving
The University of Utah Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations plays a major role in supporting the institution’s mission of teaching, research, and public service. Working closely with the various campus areas, we help initiate and cultivate relationships between the University and private organizations to support U programs.
Legacy Giving
Making a legacy gift is a wonderful way to show your support and appreciation for the University of Utah and its mission while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals.
With smart planning, you may actually increase the size of your estate and/or reduce the tax burden on your heirs. Just as important, you will know that you have made a meaningful contribution to the University of Utah.