Welcome to the Edna Anderson-Taylor
Communication Institute
About Us
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
The Board of Trustees permanently established the Communication Institute in 1997.
In 2022, and in recognition of Edna Anderson-Taylor, a pioneer in Utah broadcasting and alumna of the University of Utah, the Institute
was renamed the Edna Anderson-Taylor Communication Institute. The Institute is a channel
through which scholarship, teaching, and service may be made available to the campus
community, the broader community of Salt Lake City, and beyond.
The Institute offers state of the art workshops, lectures, and symposia on communication practices including journalism, conflict resolution, marketing, and technology. Each year, the Institute offers a series of campus and public events around issues of public concern related to communication.
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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.