3/26/25

2:30pm-4:30pm

Sage 4711

Media and democracy in the United States are intricately related and both are in a period of striking tumult. Research on these crucial institutions has had to adjust to several of the forces creating this upheaval, including emerging technologies, increasingly diverse audiences, and growing threats to democratic norms. This talk highlights several research projects that Professor Coe has undertaken to highlight these complex dynamics. It also discusses Professor Coe's approach to administration and teaching, and how periods of tumult can also be periods of opportunity. 

Bio: Kevin Coe (Ph.D., University of Illinois) is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Utah. His research employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to better understand political communication, news media, and public opinion. Professor Coe teaches courses on media, strategic communication, political communication, and content analysis. He is the Chair of the American Political Science Association’s Political Communication Section, and a past Chair of the National Communication Association’s Political Communication Division.