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!
Legacy Giving
Legacy Giving is a wonderful way to make a larger, lasting contribution to a cause you care about. To learn more, contact us: t. (801) 581-6824 | e. legacygiving@utah.edu | w. utah.giftplans.org
Scheduled Pledge Payments
A pledge is an agreement to pay a set amount over a period of time with scheduled payments or transfers from a bank account or credit card. Please mail a completed PDF with your credit card number or a voided check.
Pledge By Phone
To make a pledge by phone or give in other ways (planned gifts, securities) call 1-800-716-0377.
University of Utah Employee Payroll Deduction
For employees of the University of Utah. To set up a one-time or recurring gift to be directed from your paycheck please complete this online form.