August 4, 2025
Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community
LEAD STORY
The U is ready for move-in
The University of Utah Housing & Dining Programs are ready to welcome 5,600 residents during move-in from Aug. 12–14.
FEATURED
Featured Stories
Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.
U faculty named as Fulbright Scholars for 2025-26 academic year
Blair D. Sullivan and Juliet Carlisle will represent the U and U.S. globally in research.
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Utah Games fuels ‘City of Success’ multibillion-dollar industry
With hundreds of alums working at Utah-based companies, Utah Games supplies visionaries and a skilled workforce for the growing local sector.
Carbon ‘offsets’ aren’t working. Here’s a way to fix nature-based climate solutions
U-led research results in roadmap for harnessing Earth’s natural processes to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Hibernator ‘superpowers’ may lie hidden in human DNA
Utah research provides insights into unlocking genes that could lead to new treatments for diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders.
Speak up on the future of Salt Lake City streets
UDOT’s survey will assess how current and proposed changes affect traffic flow, travel times, business access, recreation and overall quality of life.
Commuter Services introduces URide, replaces SafeRide
This summer, SafeRide has updated their branding and is now known as URide!
2025 Native Excellence Gala celebrates and uplifts Indigenous community
The gala celebrated scholarship recipients recognized for their academic achievement and contributions to their communities.
TO KNOW
Announcements
U implements organizational updates under COO office
The changes are part of a broader effort to streamline resources, strengthen collaboration and enhance coordination across campus.
Summer fire drills reinforce emergency preparedness
These drills aren’t just about checking boxes—they’re about building a culture of readiness.
Rare Books offers tailored presentations for courses and community events
The Rare Books Collection holds more than 80,000 books, maps, ephemera and realia documenting the record of human communication from ancient clay tablets to contemporary artists' books.
Come thrift with us—For free!
The U’s largest free on-campus pop-up thrift shop is back on Aug. 15!
ON CAMPUS
Featured Events
Dates to keep on your radar.
Aug
3
Eccles Business Open
Event details →
5
Once Upon an Art Museum
7
UMO Summer Chamber Music Concert
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