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Explore these curated monthly stories of how the U is shaping communities and transforming lives in Utah and beyond.

Landmark study reveals century-long cycles in U.S. suicide rates and a long-term crisis among youth

Health | Research

Research led by Huntsman Mental Health taps 122 years of mortality data to build most comprehensive picture of suicide trends ever assembled.

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Biochemist Brenda Bass wins Rosenblatt Prize

Research

Distinguished professor helped reveal the inner workings of RNA, the molecule that carries genetic instruction for building proteins.

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Unlocking secrets of human development

Research

New research co-led by U geneticists shows how early nerve cell choices shape the peripheral nervous system.

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First-ever energy and climate hackathon at U Asia Campus

Sustainability

The Wilkes Center hosted the 24-hour challenge where students win prizes for developing innovative, practical solutions to pressing global issues related to energy and climate change.

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New Center Studies the Olympics’ Societal Impact

Research

University of Utah researchers will examine how the Games shape communities, economies, and the environment ahead of 2034.

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U of U researchers reveal hidden tipping point in polar ice with global climate implications

Research

U-led research shows that increasingly common granular sea ice disrupts the flow of heat, nutrients and gases—findings that could alter climate models and predictions of polar change.

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U’s Bennion Center turns service into career-ready skills

Community | Service | Student Experience

Through immersive service and community partnerships, the center transforms volunteer work into a powerful engine for student growth, civic engagement and real-world impact.

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U Opens New Hub for Medical Innovation

Health | Innovation

With prototype labs, startup incubator spaces, and more, the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation will accelerate the development of groundbreaking medical technology. 

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