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U President Presents to Utah Lawmakers
On Jan. 25, University of Utah President Taylor Randall updated state lawmakers on the school’s recent successes and plans for the future.
Read MoreCollege of Engineering Receives Historic Gift
A $50 million gift from the John and Marcia Price Family Foundation will aid in the construction of a new $190 million computing and engineering building on the U campus.
Read More$1M Grant to U Chemists Could Accelerate Drug Development
A grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation will help chemists learn how molecules crystallize, potentially saving time in developing new drugs and industrial materials.
Read MoreNBA All-Star Games Bouncing onto Campus
NBA stars from across the globe will be traveling to Salt Lake City’s Vivint Arena, home of the Jazz, and the University of Utah’s Jon M. Huntsman Center for the 2023 NBA All-Star events.
Read MoreHow ChatGPT Changes Higher Education
From academic integrity to developing better AI tools, U leadership explores what ChatGPT means for the university experience.
Read MorePioneer Theatre Company Presents the Timely World Premiere “A Distinct Society”
Written by one of the country’s most sought-after playwrights, Kareem Fahmy, the play portrays individuals in the midst of the 2017 travel ban—which affected many Muslim families around the world.
Read MoreTelling the Stories of the Bear River Massacre
Darren Parry, the U’s Environmental Humanities practitioner-in-residence, shares stories of the devastating massacre from the Northwestern Shoshone people, whose voices are often excluded in historical accounts.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Health Presents “Language of Care”
A film in the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, produced by University of Utah Health, showcases an innovative approach to health care among the Deaf community.
Read MoreSafeUT Crisis Counselors Exchange More Than 1 Million Chats in Fiscal Year
The SafeUT app provides crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and referral services from Huntsman Mental Health Institute counselors. SafeUT counselors also work with first responders to initiate lifesaving interventions.
Read MoreU Students Address Community Concerns about Housing, Gentrification, and Displacement
A community-based engagement project from City & Metropolitan Planning graduate students focused on the voices of those most affected by housing issues and displacement.
Read MoreHuman-Caused Emissions Create New Cloud-Forming Particles
A U of U study draws an important scientific link between aerosol growth and cloud condensation nuclei, which are the critical ingredients for accurately modeling the role of aerosols and clouds in climate change.
Read MoreWhat Is the Impact of the Rose Bowl on the U?
Whether you are excited by university athletics or not, there’s no doubt the New Year’s bowl berth in the “Granddaddy of Them All” has an impact far beyond the academic mission of the U.
Read MoreThe Future of the EDR Program: Extra (Effective) Dialogue Required
The Environmental Dispute Resolution Program’s mission is to foster a culture of collaboration around environment, natural resources, and broader public policy issues.
Read MoreLifting up Women Leaders at the University of Utah
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion teams up with the New Leadership Academy to support women grads participating in the Women’s Leadership Institute.
Read MoreMany Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea
UMFA hosts a nationally touring exhibition that examines misconceptions, questions racist clichés, and highlights the multiple communities and histories that form this iconic United States region.
Read MoreHealing Out Loud: A Mental Health Film Contest
The short film contest hosted by Huntsman Mental Health Institute is dedicated to helping normalize mental health and starting inclusive and open conversations.
Read MoreU Professor Wins Women in Science Prize
U of U chemical engineering associate professor Kerry E. Kelly is one of five national winners of the award, which recognizes innovative female scientists working on solutions to pressing environmental issues.
Read MoreFossil CSI: Mysterious Site Was Ancient Birthing Ground
A research team including U of U scientists uncovers a plausible answer to a question that has vexed paleontologists for more than half a century.
Read MoreU Professor Honored by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The honors of the association go to individuals whose contributions have been of such excellence that they have enhanced or altered the course of the profession.
Read MoreCollege of Education Provides a New Resource for Science Teachers
The free resource for STEM teachers helps kids ages 10-18 engineer solutions to local problems. The learning approach aims to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow, which will require strong STEM skillsets and applied knowledge.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Joins National Higher Education Innovation Alliance
The University Innovation Alliance is the leading national coalition of public research universities working to dramatically increase the number and diversity of college graduates in the United States.
Read MoreStopping Mental Health Stigma
Many people with mental health and substance abuse disorders don’t seek help because they fear judgment. To address this issue, the Huntsman Mental Health Institute hosted a Stop Stigma Design Summit for advocates working to end mental health stigma.
Read MoreSLCC and U Partner on STEM Fair
The U and Salt Lake Community College collaborated on a STEM fair for SLCC students who want to transfer to the U. The fair is part of the Utah Pathways STEM (UPSTEM) Initiative, which aims to smooth STEM students’ transition from SLCC to the U and better support diverse learners.
Read MoreMitzi Montoya Named Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Montoya will carry primary responsibility for setting the academic vision and strategic focus of the U and directing and enhancing the academic mission, including teaching and research excellence.
Read MoreDesignBuildUTAH@Bluff Program Featured in Architectural Digest Magazine
The U School of Architecture DesignBuildUTAH@Bluff program was featured in an the Architectural Digest article “How Indigenous Architects, Artists, and Activists Are Using Design to Restore Tribal Sovereignty.”
Read MoreSlamdance Film Festival and the U are Unstoppable
The U’s Department of Film & Media Arts strengthens its collaboration with Park City’s Slamdance Film Festival, the premier film festival dedicated to fostering a community for independent emerging artists.
Read MoreRacial Disparities Persist in Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis and Care
A new study describes racial disparities in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and other cardiovascular conditions, and offers recommendations about how to remediate them.
Read MoreWorking towards Gender Equality in the U of U Department of Safety
To better reflect the university community, the Department of Public Safety at the University of Utah has taken the 30X30 Pledge, determined to increase the number of female police officers to at least 30% by 2030.
Read MoreMarriott Library Preserves Navajo Code Talker Oral Histories
Just three of the few hundred Navajo Marines who served as code talkers are still alive. As the living history they embody slips away, a collection of oral histories at the U’s J. Willard Marriott Library is preserving their legacies.
Read MoreGene That Guides Earliest Social Behaviors Could be Key to Understanding Autism
A new animal study points to a gene that is important for the earliest development of basic social behaviors. The study provides insight at the molecular level as to why sociability is disrupted during the earliest stages of life.
Read MoreU Launches Education Partnership with U.S. Air Force
The College of Engineering and the United States Air Force partnership will create learning opportunities for students and research projects that can advance technologies from wireless communications to cybersecurity to robotics.
Read MoreU Law Alumni to Serve on Utah Supreme Court and Make State History
When two University of Utah S. J. Quinney College of Law alumni were appointed to the Utah Supreme Court this year, the bench of the state’s top court became majority female for the first time in its history.
Read MoreU Launches Native Student Scholarship for Students from Utah Tribal Nations
Under the initial launch, the Native Student Scholarship will meet undergraduate Native student tuition and mandatory fees not covered by scholarships and grants from all other sources.
Read MoreA New Era of Medical Education
The new Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is finally underway. Emphasizing flexibility, community, and adaptability, the facility will pave the way for a new era in medical education.
Read MoreEngineering and Computer Science Fields Booming in Utah
The U awarded the highest number of engineering and computer science degrees in the state, making a significant contribution to Utah’s economy.
Read MoreWhite House Taps U Law Professor for Council on Environmental Quality
S.J. Quinney law professor John Ruple will bring his expertise in public lands and resources management to the Biden Administration.
Read MoreInitiative Helps Small Towns Struggling with Tourism Overload
The Gateway & Natural Amenity Region Initiative provides resources and education to help recreation towns address tourism pressures.
Read MoreThe Future of the Great Salt Lake
Scientists, lawmakers and lake advocates discuss data-driven solutions to the lake’s critical problems.
Read MoreWorld-Class Theatre at the U
With an array of world and Utah premieres, Pioneer Theatre Company’s 22/23 season is filled with plays and musicals you won’t see anywhere else in Utah.
Read MoreBacked by $20M Gift, U Launches the Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy
The new center will promote research, study effective public policies and propose entrepreneurial business solutions to combat the threats that climate change poses.
Read MoreBionic-Powered Partnership
Researchers at the University of Utah’s Bionic Engineering Lab have developed the “Utah Bionic Leg,” the most advanced bionic leg ever created.
Read MoreBreaking Ground on Impact and Prosperity Epicenter
The innovative living-learning building will provide student housing and office space for the Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity and the Sorenson Impact Center.
Read MoreA 29-County Impact
With a bold vision to improve the lives of all Utahns, the U is building partnerships in every corner of the state.
Read MoreU Surpasses $686M in Research Funding
For the ninth year in a row, research funding at the U grew, totaling $686 million in FY22—a new record high for the university.
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