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September 29, 2025

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

Build up Nepal wins $250K Wilkes Climate Launch Prize

The Kathmandu-based company is transforming the construction industry in South Asia by replacing polluting coal-fired bricks with eco-brick technology that reduces CO2 emissions and makes homes safer while cutting costs.

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FEATURED

Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

2024 Crime Statistics Reports Released

The University of Utah released its two main campus safety reports this week.

Campus wide survey designed to cultivate a Better U

Each employee will receive an email with a personalized survey link on Oct. 15, 2025.

Honoring medical trailblazer and global faith leader Russell M. Nelson

A recognized trailblazer in heart surgery, Nelson was an alum of the U and led the school’s cardiothoracic program for nearly 20 years.

Spence Eccles Drive named to honor esteemed U supporter Spencer F. Eccles

The dedication of the main campus street was led by President Taylor Randall along with university leaders and Eccles family members.

More Ute gear in more places

New partnerships will bring Utah apparel and headwear to fans everywhere.

Melanoma less common in individuals with several tattoos

Having two or more tattoo sessions decreased the risk of both invasive and in situ melanoma.

Why some medical cannabis patients use illegal products

A survey of over 200 people in Utah’s medical cannabis program reveals why some buy unregulated cannabis.

U engineers develop a novel high-speed, high-def hyperspectral video camera

The compact camera captures both color and fine spectral details in a single snapshot, producing a "spectral fingerprint" for every pixel.

6 banned books and the ‘Power of Story to Unite Us’

As books are banned, the questions that no one can seem to answer are, “Why are these books being pulled from the shelves? What are we so fearful of?”

University of Utah at NYC Climate Week 2025

Representatives from the U's Sorenson Impact Institute will host two dynamic forums that reflect their new Nature-based Solutions Initiative.

UAC students bring Korean traditions to the international stage

This was a chance for the Utah Asia Campus to live out its mission as a global campus—building bridges between Korea and the world.

2025 Summer Send Offs

With each Summer Send Off, the U strengthens its tradition of sending students to campus with enthusiasm, connection and a true sense of belonging.

Humans of the U: Cynthia Harris

"I've known since childhood I had a knack for singing."

TO KNOW

Announcements

Protect your health with drive thru vaccine clinics

Flu and COVID shots will be available through October!

UIT to update network switches starting on Oct. 20

The updates are necessary to ensure that the university’s network continues to operate in a stable and manageable way.

ON CAMPUS

Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

Sep

Campus-Wide Internship & Career Fair

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Sep

In a Pinch Wellness Open House

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Oct

Pathways Computing Career Expo

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Oct

Re-Wilding the West: Wolves, Bison, and Thinking Bigger for the Future

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