The Department of Cultural & Community Engagement CCE is Utah's catalyst for connection. Through the community-building efforts of our nine divisions, we elevate the social and economic value that enriches the quality of life for every Utahn, ensuring a strong and unified future.
Donna Law
Executive Director
Katherine Potter
Deputy Director
Divisions
Our divisions shape Utah's culture through service, art, historic preservation, museums, and education
Through service, art, historic preservation, museums, and education, the Department of Cultural & Community Engagement's programs ignite a childlike wonder in every Utahn — building strong citizens by cultivating curiosity.
Podcasts
Explore fascinating stories and insights covering Utah's rich culture, vibrant communities, and unique heritage.
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Utah Libraries Have You Covered
BOOKS AND BEYOND
Insightful conversations with representatives from state agencies and divisions, alongside spotlights of local authors, connecting listeners to the stories that define Utah's lively literary landscape.
How'd You Think of That?
With Temple grandin
How do diverse thought patterns impact work, especially in STEM? This podcast explores how to leverage every individual's unique skills and perspectives in education and careers.
Beyond the 50-Year Rule
Utah's Public Archaeology Podcast
Discussing the preservation of cultural resources and outdoor recreation access here in Utah. Learn awesome facts about the world-renowned recreation throughout the state. The Public Archaeology staff and our guests will discuss the preservation of cultural resources and outdoor recreation access in Utah.
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CCE in the news
Utah students learn science and sustainability by growing crops without soil
Want to grow your own vegetables? Students at Hawthorn Academy in South Jordan are doing just that, minus the soil. "I want to grow a farm or a garden," Grace Egege, a second-grade student in the program, told FOX13 News. "This is going to help us when we get older."
America’s 250th anniversary is coming. Big events to know about
As 2025 comes to a close, federal, state and local government entities are preparing for a year of pomp and circumstance to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary. “Through dialogue and a shared meal, we can promote our common bonds and honor the freedoms we enjoy as Americans,” A250 Utah organizers say.
First Lady Abby Cox leads service project alongside high school students
Service can help counteract the political polarization and hate and outrage in our country, said Utah First Lady Abby Cox, as she teamed up with UServeUtah to lead a service project as part of the National Governors Association’s Service-to-Career Pathways Summit at Olympus High.
