Clearing the air at holiday gatherings

Not eating? Keep your mask on.

Traveling in times of COVID

If you plan to travel outside of Utah, check state websites for any restrictions and avoiding public transportation when possible.

Students

What if my pre-Thanksgiving COVID test is positive?

Stay connected and engaged during a possible quarantine this holiday season with these ideas.

Arts & Humanities

The masked singers of the U

How an innovative and creative couple made singing safe for opera students in the time of COVID.

Research

The secret social lives of giant poisonous rats

The African crested rat’s fur is packed with a poison so lethal just a few miligrams can kill a human. Biologists confirmed where it gets its poison, and uncovered an unexpected social life.

Research

Air pollution costs Utahns billions annually and shortens life expectancy by two years

New study reveals the cost of air pollution for Utahns’ health and pocketbooks

Awards & Recognition

U named ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity University’

The APLU designation recognizes universities that promote growth, innovation and economic development in their regions.

Science & Technology

Community helps scientists evaluate wildfire smoke forecasts

Community air quality sensors help scientists improve forecasts of smoke in the air during wildfires.

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Campus Happenings

Humans of the U

Humans of the U: Kimberley Shoaf

"I wanted to do something that would make a larger impact and focus on the health of the population."

Sustainability

Continuing to Recycle Rice-Eccles COVID-style

Many of us don’t realize how much waste our day-to-day life can generate, so here are a few suggestions to make your virtual tailgate a little less wasteful.

Alumni