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February 2, 2026

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

The U celebrates the grand opening of Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark, a new home for Utah Baseball and a resource for the community.

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FEATURED

Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

U Olympians headed to Italy

Thirty-one athletes with ties to the University of Utah will be competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

From the Wasatch Front to the last frontier

$700K awarded to take AI-powered hydrology research to Alaska’s remote rivers.

Deconstructing LEGOs

Jan. 28 is International LEGO Day. We're celebrating with Chris Ingraham whose book, “LEGOfied: Building Blocks as Media,” is a multi-faceted exploration of LEGO fandom.

Near-infrared light therapy shows promise for protecting football players’ brains

Preliminary study indicates emerging treatment could prevent brain inflammation caused by repeated impacts.

10 great works for Black History Month 2026

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the celebration of Black History Month in America.

6 Africanfuturist novels for Black History Month

Africanfuturism is a genre incorporating elements of science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, horror and magical realism. Here are six novels to get you started in this exciting, innovative genre.

On-campus housing opportunity for University of Utah employees

In addition to the new building, Sunnyside is excited to announce the opening of a state-of-the-art childcare center in collaboration with UKids.

Class of 2026: Grad packs available!

Early prep means less stress and more time to enjoy your final semester.

Humans of the U: Brent Milne

"I'm grateful for being at a university that has a very active Academic Senate and a lot of people willing to pitch in to continue to make it better.”

TO KNOW

Announcements

Pearl Sandick named dean of the College of Science

Sandick, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, previously served as associate dean for faculty and research in the College of Science.

Cheer on Team USA

This outdoor event is open to students, families, friends and visitors.

New e-book subscriptions bring over 800,000 titles to U

These e-books are available 24/7, most allow unlimited users, and are perfect for research papers, class readings and projects.

New leadership announced in Financial Services

Kristen Fowler was selected as the new associate controller for the U and Zachary Christensen accepted the position of chief procurement officer.

Squires named as co-chair of campus safety task force

Squires is helping shape statewide conversations around safety while continuing to advance significant initiatives at the U.

ON CAMPUS

Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

Feb

Keysight Foxhunt

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Feb

Calming Tools Discovery Drop-In

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Tricks, Tips, and Ideas for Implementing AI into Your Teaching

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