SEE OUR IMPACT IN ACTION
Explore these curated monthly stories of how the U is shaping communities and transforming lives in Utah and beyond.
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.
Research’s ripple effect
University research is America’s most powerful and underappreciated economic driver—fueling innovation, launching companies, and saving lives.
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.
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.