A RESONATING IMPACT THE U IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS UTAH AND BEYOND

Stay in the know and share the latest updates about the U with these monthly news highlights.

New U ‘benefit’ company helps students connect to education

Education

Proxima delivers on a promise made to the West Valley City community nearly three years ago.

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How marine snail venom can improve medicines

Health

New research explores how one venom mimics a human hormone that regulates blood sugar, which could lead to better treatment for diabetes.

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U and U.S. Army Reserve announce historic agreement

Community

The university and Army Reserve formalized a deal years in the making, marking a milestone in Utah’s commitment to military support.

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U launches guaranteed admissions pilot program

Education

High school seniors with a GPA of at least 3.5 in four Utah school districts will get guaranteed admission once they apply to the U.

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Turning science into action

Education

The U atmospheric sciences researcher marshals the data to help improve life for those in Salt Lake’s underserved communities.

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Cross-campus and community collaboration

Community

When the U West Valley project launched in 2021, an existing relationship between University of Utah Health and University Neighborhood Partners took on new meaning.

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In search of new microscopy tools to observe how cells function

Research

U chemists discover how key contrast agent works, paving way to create markers needed for correlative microscopy.

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Just how dangerous is Great Salt Lake dust? New research looks for clues

Research

U scientists determine sediments from the dry playa have elevated ‘oxidative potential,’ indicating greater risk to human health.

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