At The U Email

September 22, 2025

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

Prevent, prepare, respond

We can all play a role in reducing the risk of campus violence.

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FEATURED

Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

10 years of breaking barriers

It's been a decade since Huntsman Mental Health Institute set out to address these issues of access through the creation of its Behavioral Health Integration program.

Improving campus health and well-being

Student Affairs is launching several awareness campaigns for the 2025-26 school year.

Save the date. It’s been on the calendar for 175 years.

You only turn 175 years old once, and we can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you.

Get ready for Employee Appreciation Day

Employee Appreciation Day is taking place on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Woodrats’ dietary choices driven by constraints

Researchers discovered that the costs of using too few or too many resources strongly influence dietary diversity in wild woodrats, complicating how we think about food webs, resiliency and invasive ...

Initiative fuels state leadership in responsible AI

At its second annual symposium, the U One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative showcased how it’s raising the state’s profile in ethical innovation.

‘Greatest honor I could possibly receive’

The Smithsonian Tropical Institute named a trail after U biologist Phyllis Coley to celebrate her decades of research that’s driven rainforest-derived therapies and shaped our understanding of biodiversity.

Brain shunt trial restores walking, independence in older adults

A first-of-its-kind trial proves surgery restores mobility for iNPH, a condition causing balance, memory, and bladder control problems in 1.5% of people in their late 60s and one in 13 over age 86.

Late summer bloomers

With the heat easing up and the Red Butte Garden in full swing, now is the perfect time for a visit.

Red Butte Garden announces 2025 Garden After Dark: Trouble in Oz

Tickets for Garden After Dark go on sale Oct. 1.

‘Half a Century in Motion’ exhibit honors Chicano dance, art and activism

This exhibition was created to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Chicano Awareness Week event held at the University of Utah.

Humans of the U: Alex Rose

"For me, supporting students in making their voices heard would be the best thing I could accomplish this year.”

TO KNOW

Announcements

University of Utah to host 4th annual University Health and Wellness Leadership Summit

The gathering reinforces that student well-being is essential to academic success.

LearningHub: Your new learning experience

The new site launches Oct. 1 and will replace Bridge.

Learn more about changes coming to unused travel credits

There are currently 1,546 open credits across campus, according to Travel Services.

Shared Reality: Exploring New Worlds with Immersive Technology

Don't miss this year's William R. and Erlyn J. Gould Distinguished Lecture on Technology and the Quality of Life on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.

Academic Senate meeting on Sept. 29

The next Academic Senate meeting is Monday, Sept. 29, from 3-5:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

ON CAMPUS

Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

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David Eccles Week: Donuts with David

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STEM Internship & Career Fair

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2025 Wilkes Climate Launch Prize Announcement

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University of Utah Impact Scholar Presentation - Dr. Arthur C. Brooks

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