A RESONATING IMPACT THE U IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS UTAH AND BEYOND
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U Research Boosts State and National Economy, Small Businesses
A new report shows research projects at the U contributed over $714 million to the national economy through vendor contracts and subcontracts in a seven-year period.
Read MoreU.S. Secretary of Energy Visits U, Tours Geothermal Facility
Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced a $74 million funding opportunity to continue developing technologies currently being studied in the Utah FORGE project.
Read MoreU Contributes to Strike Team Studying How to Save Great Salt Lake
The 22-member team, including six members from the University of Utah, studied the lake’s current condition and summarized policy recommendations to restore the lake’s health.
Read More39,300people employed by the U
The U is Utah’s largest employer and casts an immense economic footprint over the entire state.
The U Holds Second Annual Day of Collective Action
The event is designed to bring the campus community together to learn, reflect and find ways to build a more equitable future.
Read MoreNew Fintech Center Launched at University of Utah
The Stena Center for Financial Technology is meant to supercharge the student entrepreneurial experience and Utah’s reputation for financial technology innovation and education.
Read MoreSpace Dust as Earth’s Sun Shield
A University of Utah-led study explored the potential of using dust to shield sunlight, a concept scientists have considered for decades to mitigate the effects of global warming.
Read MoreCannabis Use Early in Pregnancy Increases Risk of Poor Outcomes
A study finds that using cannabis in the first six to 14 weeks of pregnancy is associated with poor pregnancy outcomes closely related to the function of the placenta.
Read MoreU Study Sheds Light on Cloud Formation above Antarctica’s Ocean
Scientists say the study can lead to better understanding of how clouds reflect sunlight globally, which is key to predicting how much the earth warms and how precipitation patterns change.
Read More2,200new housing units on the way
Over the next two years, the U will open more than 2,200 housing units around campus.
Seed Grants Will Support U Data Science Research
The grants, supported by the new One Utah Data Science Hub, will focus on projects aimed at solving societally relevant problems within basic and health sciences.
Read MorePresidential Initiative Drives Career Success
The Career Success Presidential Initiative will offer career services like career exploration, custom internship and job searches, and personalized coaching for students.
Read MoreShock to the System
A new study from the University of Utah shows that for a small group of people, some electronic fitness gadgets could possibly be risky to their health.
Read MoreSurvivors of Utah’s Eugenic Sterilization Program Still Alive in 2023
The survivors were victims of a sterilization program that lasted for 50 years in the state and targeted people confined to state institutions.
Read MoreU Awarded $100K in Grants for EDI Programs
The University of Utah is receiving significant support for its efforts to further educational opportunities for marginalized populations in Utah and across the country.
Read More550buildings
The U owns and manages 16.5 million square feet of institutional space in 14 counties and 33 cities throughout Utah, as well as six other states and Washington, D.C.