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February 3, 2025

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

On Feb. 24, every student, faculty and staff member will receive an email explaining an upcoming survey of perceptions of free expression on campus.

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Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

U and Utah Tech partnering to address primary care provider shortage

The state has one of the lowest shares of primary care providers in the nation, creating a “medical desert” in many parts of Utah.

President Randall recounts 175 years of higher education impact during legislative presentation

The president’s presentation comes at a time of increased scrutiny and questions about the value of higher education.

Groundbreaking held for new student housing project

The new public-private partnership (P3) will continue President Taylor Randall's efforts to transition the U from a "commuter school" to a more traditional residential college campus.

Goff Strategic Leadership Center becomes the Goff Strategic Leadership Institute

Founded on the belief that leadership is for everyone, the Goff Institute has grown into a premier hub for strategic leadership development.

2025-26 Presidential Societal Impact Scholars announced

These scholars will serve through May 2026 and then continue as members of the permanent scholars’ network.

5 great books for Black History Month

From paintings and photos to a reading revolution, these book recommendations from librarian Allyson Mower provide unique explorations for readers during Black History Month.

An introduction to the Sustainability Office’s pop-up thrift shop

What Goes Around Comes Around, also known by its lovably clunky acronym WGACA, pronounced “wuh-gah-kah," is a free, on-campus, pop-up thrift shop.

The U’s Campus Shuttle System: Just hop on!

Multiple routes and schedules make it easy for students, faculty and staff to navigate the campus and surrounding areas.

Federal transition guidance

In this rapidly evolving environment, we will update campus stakeholder groups when policy changes and their implications are clear and/or imminent.

What ‘mass deportation’ means for housing costs

By reducing the labor force, stepped-up immigration enforcement would slow down construction, increase home prices and could even reduce job opportunities for U.S. citizens, study finds.

AI-based pregnancy analysis uncovers warning signs for stillbirth and newborn complications

Obstetrician Nathan Blue and U colleagues identify ‘really surprising’ combinations of factors associated with increased risk for adverse outcomes.

Sediment Stories

Unraveling the changing landscape of Utah's Colorado and San Juan rivers and the shrinking Lake Powell.

Humans of the U: Mike Wilkinson

"The responsibility of safety comes naturally to me; I don’t have to think about it."

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Announcements

$15K Wilkes Dissertation Fellowship deadline Feb. 7

The Wilkes Dissertation Fellowships are open to applicants from any Ph.D. program if the project’s focus is in climate science or climate policy. Fellows earn a 15K stipend.

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Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

Feb

Weekly Drop-in STI Testing

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OSC Club: Spring Opening Social

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Black History Month Library Pop-up

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