Avery Holton

A bit of late news here: In July, I was promoted to the rank of Full Professor at the University of Utah, where I have been fortunate to spend more than a decade surrounded by, and working in service of, many brilliant and compassionate colleagues who continue to be wellsprings of inspiration. While I couldn't have imagined ever reaching this pinnacle, I certainly could not have done it without the confidence of my family, my friends, my mentors, and my colleagues, who have found ways to see the better sides of my imperfectness and who continue to inspire me to be and be better. #GoUtes @UUtah @UofUHumanities @UofUComm

Such an epic @UUtah Summer Institute presentation from one of the most illuminating media scholars today. @cward1e covering everything from misinformation and AI to digital surveillance and protections for a gathering of educators and scholars from across the country focused on "Humanities Perspectives on AI." @MarriottLibrary @TannerHumCenter @UofUHumanities @UofUComm @byudigital

@saige_miller @KUER Absolutely amazing news! Many, many congrats!

✨ Some professional news ✨ After three years as a Utah politics reporter, Friday was my last day @KUER. I’m now an associate producer on the White House desk with NPR!!! This is a dream job and I’m so proud of reaching such a milestone.

Great #ICA25 #ICA2025 @icahdq 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).

Huge congrats to @haoning_xue for winning the @icahdq Health Communication Dissertation of the Year Award here in Denver. We’re so lucky to have her as a colleague. @UUtah @UofUComm #ICA25 #ICA2025 #GoUtes

@Liming_Liu1026 @Delta @icahdq That’s frustrating. I hope you made it safely!

@averyholton @Delta @icahdq Mine was delayed for four hours 🥹

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 @icahdq

@JanLaurenB @uazjschool Absolutely wonderful!!! Many congrats!

Exciting news: I will serve as the next Director of the School of Journalism at the University of Arizona (@uazjschool). Together, we will do great things! Also thankful to my Greenlee School family at Iowa State, where I've had the opportunity to learn & lead for 11 years.

@DukeIkedi @UofUComm @UUtah Thanks so much for asking! This position specifically is envisioned for a scholar/educator with experience and expertise in Strategic Communication areas. Linguistics often intersects, so there may be possibilities for a candidate. Cheers!

@averyholton @UofUComm @UUtah Is a scholar with linguistic background eligible

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! @UofUComm @UUtah employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-city…

@zephoria Fantastic, and many congrats!

Personal update: I'm joining Cornell as a Professor of Communication starting in Fall of 2025. ::bounce:: If you're curious about my thinking, see: zephoria.org/thoughts/archi…

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/ @journoscholar @kesearles @ekvraga @iamedson via @IJoC_USC ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc…

Our white paper, led by @tamarwilner and covered by the @AmPress, 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…

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. @UUtah @UofUHumanities humanities.utah.edu/news/great-boo…