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.

U Research Boosts State and National Economy, Small Businesses

Community

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.

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Visits U, Tours Geothermal Facility

Research

Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced a $74 million funding opportunity to continue developing technologies currently being studied in the Utah FORGE project.

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U Contributes to Strike Team Studying How to Save Great Salt Lake

Research

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.

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39,300people 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

Equity Diversity and Inclusion

The event is designed to bring the campus community together to learn, reflect and find ways to build a more equitable future.

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New Fintech Center Launched at University of Utah

Business

The Stena Center for Financial Technology is meant to supercharge the student entrepreneurial experience and Utah’s reputation for financial technology innovation and education.

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Space Dust as Earth’s Sun Shield

Research

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.

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Cannabis Use Early in Pregnancy Increases Risk of Poor Outcomes

Health

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.

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U Study Sheds Light on Cloud Formation above Antarctica’s Ocean

Research

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.

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2,200new housing units on the way

Student Experience

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

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.

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Presidential Initiative Drives Career Success

Student Experience

The Career Success Presidential Initiative will offer career services like career exploration, custom internship and job searches, and personalized coaching for students.

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Shock to the System

Health

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.

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Survivors 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.

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U Awarded $100K in Grants for EDI Programs

Equity Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Utah is receiving significant support for its efforts to further educational opportunities for marginalized populations in Utah and across the country.

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550buildings

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.