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

Exploring the ethics of artificial intelligence

Arts & Humanities | Computing & Engineering | Education

A new U class will help students navigate ethical questions around AI design, regulation and use.

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How tropical weather affects West Antarctica

Research

New research from the University of Utah shows that tropical conditions and the oceans influence the continent’s massive ice sheets.

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U awards Wilkes Climate Prize to Solidec

Research | Sustainability

The Houston-based company develops chemical generators to make essential chemicals more cheaply and easily on-site, reducing supply chain volatility while lowering carbon emissions and chemical waste.

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Galaxies in the early universe are weird. These stars may explain why.

Research

A new University of Utah-led survey with the Hubble Space Telescope is shedding light on the stellar astrophysics operating in early galaxies.

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U report analyzes costs and benefits of Great Salt Lake dust control

Research | Sustainability

The report provides state planners with scientific, economic and engineering data to evaluate when and where lakebed dust control measures may be warranted.

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$37M challenge grant campaign will expand Eccles School’s impact

Business

The fundraising campaign, launched by the David Eccles School of Business and Emma Eccles Jones Foundation, will prepare future business leaders, advance research and strengthen Utah communities.

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U and Ute Tribe renew partnership

Athletics | Community | Education

The U and the Tribe renewed their agreement allowing use of the name “Utes,” with added support for Ute Tribe students and the community.

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Using machine learning to see how living brains learn

Research

New study shows that as neural networks learn, they adopt patterns of activity similar to real-life neuron firing patterns in a part of the brain that’s important for learning.

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