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Tapping AI for precision-guided cancer therapies
New “lab-on-a-chip” platform may enable same-day treatment decision for pediatric cancer patients.
UEN to build statewide wildfire camera network
The Utah Education Network partnered with state and federal agencies to build a wildfire monitoring network across Utah to enhance wildfire detection throughout the state.
U earns dual recognition in global and U.S. patent rankings
The U has been named to the National Academy of Inventors’ (NAI) 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents list and was ranked among the world’s top institutions for U.S. utility patents.
Freshwater under Great Salt Lake playa
In a first of its kind breakthrough, U geophysicists used electromagnetic data from airborne surveys to characterize a deep freshwater reservoir under Farmington Bay.
Rare, but not ignored
People with rare illnesses face a treatment gap. Learn about the U researcher who found a way to fast-track treatments, offering new hope to families.
Cancer care closer to home
Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers are bringing urgent care, imaging and treatment to patients miles from the nearest medical center.
Keepers of ancient cacao
From their Salt Lake deli, two U alums have built an unlikely base camp for saving the world’s rarest cacao in the rainforests where chocolate began.
Reasons to be hopeful
These stories of how the University of Utah is changing lives at home and around the world will restore your faith in what’s possible.
U Olympians win big at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
University of Utah alumni, current and former students, and staff had 27 top-10 finishes and won two gold, five silver and two bronze medals.
U engineers demonstrate lightweight ‘exoskeleton’ that helps stroke survivors walk
Wearable robotics takes a step forward in improving the lives of patients with hemiparesis.
U’s agreement with federal patent officials to help propel innovation across Mountain West
Lauding Utah’s tech commercialization pipeline, officials celebrated new community engagement office’s opening on Feb. 20, in Research Park.
The science that saved Briar
How a U cardiologist’s research into genes associated with sudden death in young people saved the life of a girl from rural Utah.
U’s 4th Fintech Xchange explores AI, responsibility to consumers
The University of Utah’s Fintech Center has a reputation for bringing together financial creators and thought leaders, and this month’s 4th Annual Fintech Xchange is one more proof point.
Online exposure to medical misinformation concentrated among older adults
Study by U communication researchers finds few Americans encounter low-credibility health websites.
Controlling Great Salt Lake dust
New University of Utah research evaluates practical strategies to reduce dust from the drying lakebed and protect communities along the Wasatch Front.
Leading with impact: The U’s economic and societal contributions
A new study from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute confirms the U’s significant economic contributions and enduring societal impact through education, research and health care.
The U’s field of dreams is realized
The U celebrated the grand opening of Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark, a new home for Utah Baseball and a resource for the community.
From the Wasatch Front to the last frontier
U researchers receive $700K to take AI-powered hydrology research to Alaska’s remote rivers.
Near-infrared light therapy shows promise for protecting football players’ brains
Preliminary study indicates emerging treatment could prevent brain inflammation caused by repeated impacts.
Bringing the humanities to the masses: Tanner unveils spring lineup
Authors C. Thi Nguyen and Cory Doctorow headline Tanner Humanities Center’s upcoming events that explore the high costs of cheap analytics.
U’s unsurpassed societal impact recognized nationally
The U was awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a designation celebrating an institution’s commitment to collaborating with their larger communities for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources.
U of U startup launches air quality forecasting app
Flow AQ is an accessible, easy-to-use mobile app that allows users to adapt to the impacts of changing and potentially hazardous air conditions.
U of U and Meta Launch Research to Enable TetraSki and Smart Home Control via Accessible EMG Wristband
The research collaboration will evaluate consumer-grade wrist wearables for people with different levels of hand mobility, with the goal of making human-computer interactions more accessible.
How biomedical innovation is healing animals to help people
A new surgical device developed by University of Utah researchers is saving animals’ lives and showing promise for treating infections in humans.
Leading the Future of College Athletics
The U is building an innovative revenue model that strengthens Utah Athletics while protecting its academic, research, and health care missions.
The Least Among Us
In just 10 years, the University of Utah School of Dentistry transformed oral health care for the underserved in Utah.
U Startup Tackles E-Waste with Degradable Materials
Founded on University of Utah research, a new startup is developing materials that could reduce electronic waste and lower the environmental cost of consumer technology.
The gut bacteria that put the brakes on weight gain in mice
If the results apply in humans, Turicibacter-derived compounds could be effective therapeutics to promote metabolic health and healthy weight.
NASA’s Chandra finds small galaxies buck the black hole trend
Most smaller galaxies may not have supermassive black holes at their centers, according to a new study by U researchers and colleagues using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory.
A new path from lab to patient
U researchers turn basic research into a national model that fast-tracks lifesaving therapies toward FDA approval.
Improving Snowfall Forecasts in the Mountain West
U atmospheric scientists use manually gathered snowfall data from across the West to train a new model that outperforms existing weather prediction models.
Many Who Die by Suicide Aren’t Depressed, Genetic Research Suggests
A new genetic study at the U finds that half of people who die by suicide have no diagnosed psychiatric risk factors, such as depression.
Southern Utah Med School Expansion
The U will open a new medical campus in St. George focused on training doctors for rural communities.
The U’s Next Big Climb
The University of Utah’s five-year strategic plan charts ambitious routes for how higher education can inspire students, advance research, and deliver societal impact.
The Twice-a-Year Prevention Shot That Could End HIV
One simple question from U researchers about HIV sparked a 20-year journey that just produced a breakthrough that has the potential to save millions of lives.
A New Emergency Room for Mental Health
The Kem and Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center offers 24/7 help for any adult, transforming how communities respond to mental health emergencies.
New Drug Protects Mitochondria and Prevents Kidney Injury in Mice
If the drug works in people, it could prevent kidney injury in high-risk populations or potentially treat other diseases like heart failure and diabetes.
Study links obesity-driven fatty acids to dangerous form of breast cancer
While promoting weight loss, popular high-fat diets like keto could unintentionally feed tumors and worsen outcomes for breast cancer patients or survivors with obesity.
U to cover tuition for eligible Utah students from families earning less than $100K
The U is eliminating tuition and fees for qualified Utah students from families earning less than $100,000, expanding access to opportunity across the state.
U research study brings care to new moms statewide
Through groundbreaking research, the U is connecting mothers to essential postpartum health care wherever they live in Utah.
U of U Health CEO inducted into the National Academy of Medicine
Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement.
Unlocking a Malaria Mystery
U scientists discovered why iron crystals inside malaria parasites spin wildly—a breakthrough that could lead to new ways to fight the deadly disease.
Psilocybin shows promise for health care worker depression
Nearly half of health care workers who received psilocybin alongside meditation instruction were free of depression at two weeks in a clinical trial, compared to just 8% who only did meditation.
U chemists discover enzyme that could help build next-generation GLP-1 drugs
PapB ‘ties off’ peptides, paving way for stronger, longer-lasting versions of medications used to treat obesity and diabetes.
Having trouble concentrating or remembering? You’re not alone, study finds
U neurologists report a troubling increase in cognitive disability since 2013, particularly among those under 40.
Newly released dataset tracks ecological traits for 11,000 birds
U researchers helped compile the largest open-access dataset of avian traits to date, giving scientists new insight into how birds adapt, migrate, and evolve across ecosystems.
The shrinking glaciers of Earth’s “third pole”
U researchers find that monsoons are speeding up glacier melt in High Mountain Asia, potentially threatening water supply for millions.
Build up Nepal wins $250K Wilkes Climate Launch Prize
The Kathmandu-based company is transforming the construction industry in South Asia by replacing polluting coal-fired bricks with eco-brick technology that reduces CO2 emissions and makes homes safer while cutting costs.
Start-up and running
The U’s Master of Business Creation program gives entrepreneurs more than a degree—it offers a launchpad to rethink industries and build what comes next.
Research’s ripple effect
University research is America’s most powerful and underappreciated economic driver—fueling innovation, launching companies, and saving lives.
U building AI ecosystem with tech powerhouses
Proposed $50 million 5-year deal with HPE would enlarge the U’s computing power 3.5-fold using NVIDIA chips, driving new discoveries and innovation in cancer care and beyond.
U ophthalmologist dares to stop leading cause of blindness
Vision research at the University of Utah has led to a promising gene therapy for one of the most common causes of blindness.
U scientists develop AI-powered tool to forecast wildfire smoke
Trace AQ, a university startup company commercializing the technology, makes the pioneering tool available to the public through Wilkes Center.
U engineers develop novel material that efficiently removes ‘forever chemicals’
This metal-organic framework both fluoresces in the presence of certain PFAS chemicals and absorbs these environmental contaminants that are widely used in consumer products.
U celebrates opening of new Applied Science Building
The L. S. Skaggs Applied Science Building will support an unprecedented STEM enrollment and provide hands-on opportunities for students to explore solutions to urgent global challenges.
Global ranking highlights U’s innovation and research impact
The U has been named one of the top 150 universities worldwide in the 2025–26 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings.