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4 U students receive Fulbright awards
Grant recipients are selected based on academic and professional achievement as well as a record of service and demonstrated leadership in their respective fields.
Read MoreStudying the toxicity of algae blooms in lakes and rivers
A civil and environmental engineering researcher who studies algae in Utah Lake received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to explore why some algae blooms are poisonous and others are not.
Read MoreStudy finds causes of long COVID symptoms
The researchers suspect that lungs and other organs are unable to fully heal and fend off other illnesses after being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Read MoreProfessional MBA program lands best-ever rankings from US News & World Report
The Professional MBA program at the U’s David Eccles School of Business achieved its best-ever result at No. 5 in the West, No. 12 among public schools, and No. 21 overall.
Read MoreU faculty awarded grant to advance multilingual learning in Utah schools
The 5-year project will increase Utah educators’ knowledge and skills for teaching multilingual learners and and promoting literacy.
Read MoreAscendium Grant will support new research center focused on postsecondary education in prisons
The proposed center will serve as a national hub for defining critical evidence gaps and advancing rigorous research to improve postsecondary education programs for incarcerated learners.
Read MoreUniversity celebrates successful $3 billion capital campaign
The campaign met its goals two years ahead of schedule and brought in $1 billion more than the original fundraising goal.
Read MoreTen innovations to address America’s housing affordability crisis
The prize awards organizations that demonstrate ambitious, feasible and scalable solutions to the housing affordability crisis.
Read MoreTanner Humanities Center celebrates 35 years
The Tanner Humanities Center brings the world to the University of Utah by inviting transformational writers and humanist leaders to exchange ideas and engage with the U community.
Read MorePlans for a new baseball stadium announced
The proposed stadium would be built on Guardsman Way at the site of the current Utah Baseball practice field, and could open as early as 2025.
Read MoreA living laboratory: The Earth & Environmental Science Major
The new interdisciplinary degree enables students to study the interconnected nature of Earth systems.
Read MoreBreaking down barriers through partnership
University Neighborhood Partners will be teaming up with the Kem & Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center to foster better relationships with the west side community.
Read MoreGiving voice to patients of Parkinson’s disease
The U’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic received a $280,000 grant for training, supplies and equipment to provide online treatment for homebound and rural Parkinson’s patients.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Receives over $250M from State Legislature
The U received direct funding for buildings, authority to bond for up to $600 million to build campus housing, and up to 5.5% raises for university employees.
Read MoreExperts and Lawmakers Discuss the Future of the Great Salt Lake at the Wallace Stegner Center Annual Symposium
Scientists, water policy experts, politicians, and community leaders discussed the state of the lake, the harmful impacts of its decline, and efforts being taken to preserve it.
Read MoreHerriman Campus on Track to Open in Fall 2023
In August 2023, the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College will welcome their first students at the Juniper Building at the Herriman Campus.
Read MoreComputer Graphics Luminaries Ring in School of Computing’s 50th Anniversary
The Kahlert School of Computing celebrated its 50th anniversary with keynote addresses by computer graphics luminaries Ivan Sutherland, Ed Catmull, John Warnock, Alan Kay, and others.
Read More5th Annual U Giving Day Brings in $1.2 Million
The 1,850-minute global fundraising event raised awareness and funds for programs offered at the U.
Read MoreUMFA Educator Honored for Outreach Work to Underserved Schools
Katie Seastrand’s visits to underserved schools in the state are often the only connection to the visual arts that those students receive.
Read MoreDemographics of Children Identified with Autism Are Shifting
A new analysis found that among Utah children aged 8 years old, rates of autism were equal in White children and children from historically underserved populations.
Read MoreU Earns Military Friendly School Designation
The designation means the university meets thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, and other criteria for student veterans.
Read MoreNew Technique Allows Researchers to Dig into Causes of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
U of U Health scientists have identified key molecular changes linked to pediatric bipolar disorder, the root causes of which are not well understood.
Read MoreU.S. Forests Face an Unclear Future with Climate Change
Climate change might compromise how permanently forests are able to store carbon and keep it out of the air, according to a new study led by U researchers.
Read More1 in 4 Parents Lied about Their Kids’ COVID-19 Status
Parents cited an inability to stay home from work to care for sick children or wanting to make decisions about their child’s health care without input from outside authorities.
Read MoreOffice for Faculty Boosting Support for Underrepresented Professors
The U is making deliberate efforts to ensure recruiting processes are more equitable and that campus is more welcoming to people of all backgrounds.
Read MoreSummit between the U and SLCC Focuses on Transfer Student Success
Leaders from the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College gathered on March 31 as part of continuing joint efforts to foster a “transfer receptive culture” at the U and a “transfer sending culture” at SLCC.
Read MoreU 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 MoreThe 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 MoreU 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 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 MoreSeed 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 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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