U’s Ant Man names 57 species
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U entomologist Jack Longino has compiled more than 30 years of work into an ant guide, detailing 234 species of the ant genus Pheidole.
Read MoreMonth: October 2019
‘I am multiracial’
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According to new research from University of Utah psychologists Jasmine Norman and Jacqueline Chen, questions such as “What are you?” and other experiences of discrimination are related to mixed-race people’s identification as multiracial, particularly if that discrimination comes from monoracial people with whom they share heritage, or includes comments that a person’s appearance doesn’t match their background.
Read MoreBionic breakthrough
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U mechanical engineering assistant professor Tommaso Lenzi received two grants to further advance the “Utah Bionic Leg” technology, a self-powered prosthetic limb with a computer processor and motorized joints in the ankle and knee that enable an amputee to walk with more power and vigor, as well as better balance.
Read MoreCapturing the colors of the cosmos
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument is a new robotic array of 5,000 fiber-optic “eyes” designed to explore the mystery of dark energy, which makes up about 68% of the universe and is speeding up its expansion.
Read MoreReady, set, don’t go
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The Women’s Resource Center’s impactful resource for helping any student thinking about leaving the U.
Read MoreMUSE to host Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi
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The Academy Award-winning directors of “Free Solo” will keynote the 2020 MUSE theme year on Jan. 23 at Kingsbury Hall. Ticket availability will be announced later.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Allison Frost
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“I am amazed by the resilience of our students. The reality is I’m just helping make the connections—the students are doing all the hard work.”
Read MoreInvesting in early childhood teacher education
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Research shows that the foundation for a skilled workforce is created in childhood. And that starts with having access to great early childhood educators.
Read MoreMaintaining a safe and healthy community
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Sexual assault, drug and alcohol abuse and mental health are important topics on college campuses across the nation. The U provides students with several online trainings that address these topics and more.
Read More12 things to do at the U
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Featuring the best of what campus has to offer in the worlds of art, science, nature and beyond is the 2020 University Print & Mail Services Calendar, available online and at the Campus Store.
Read More10 things to know about flu shots
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It’s that time of year again. Nobody wants it, lots of people get it. Here are some things to know about the flu shot and how it can help keep influenza from knocking you down.
Read MoreInformation security policies protect your privacy
Understanding the unique vulnerabilities at an institution such as the U, and the guidelines that directly impact you, can help support a culture of cybersecurity.
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