The safety of journalists in the U.S. is no longer a given. A new CPJ report highlights rising threats like violence, online harassment, legal challenges, and attacks by police that could undermine press freedom. Read more here: cpj.org/thematic-repor…

Huge congrats to our colleague (and friend) Danielle Endres, PhD on receiving the University of Utah U of U Humanities Distinguished Scholar Award for her absolutely amazing research. U of U Communication

Congrats to Leandra Hernandez on being named University of Utah U of U Humanities Rising Star in the Humanities for 2024. Absolutely brilliant research and community engagement! U of U Communication

Our new Great Books course (featuring The Chaos Machine by Max Fisher among six significant books) is a co-taught course engaging more than 150 first-year students. University of Utah U of U Humanities humanities.utah.edu/news/great-boo…

Our white paper, led by Dr. Tamar Wilner and covered by the American Press Institute, offers pathways to connect journalists and journalism researchers in stronger ways to address the growing challenges facing journalism today (harassment, burnout, misinformation, etc.). americanpressinstitute.org/the-research-p…

Calling harassment of journalists what it is--an "occupational hazard"--can help news organizations offer better forms of support to journalists already on the edge of burnout. See our study w/ Valerie Belair-Gagnon @kesearles Dr. Emily Vraga edson via International Journal of Communication ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc…

We're hiring! Come join one of the top Communication programs in the country. We seek a colleague engaged in cutting-edge and community-forward approaches to Strategic Comm who is ready to engage in our extraordinary enrollment growth. All questions welcome! U of U Communication University of Utah

On a @delta flight (DL1623) landing in Denver via Salt Lake just now. Our flight took a big anti-collision maneuver as we were touching down. Pilot: “there was another aircraft on our runway.” Absolute insanity, and huge props to the pilot for handling. 🙏 Unreal. #ICA25 International Communication Association

Huge congrats to Haoning Xue for winning the International Communication Association Health Communication Dissertation of the Year Award here in Denver. We’re so lucky to have her as a colleague. University of Utah U of U Communication #ICA25 #ICA2025 #GoUtes

Great #ICA25 #ICA2025 International Communication Association discussion on the role of communication leadership during complex times like this. Hint: centering people, opening space, and taking sustained action is a BIG cornerstone. Come join us in Quartz (Regency 3).

Such an epic University of Utah Summer Institute presentation from one of the most illuminating media scholars today. Claire Wardle covering everything from misinformation and AI to digital surveillance and protections for a gathering of educators and scholars from across the country focused on