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April 6, 2026

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

Utah’s colleges and universities drive earnings, research and social capital

This emphasis on higher education extends beyond economic impacts, contributing to social well-being, civic engagement and innovation.

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Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

2026 MUSS football tickets: What you need to know

All students who register by May 15 at 5 p.m. have a chance in the lottery.

Financial Wellness Month returns to campus

The series makes financial education more accessible and relevant to students’ daily lives

FAQ: Measles on campus

We answer your questions about measles on campus.

State-backed AI supercomputer set to expand research capacity across Utah this summer

Utah lawmakers invested $15 million in the university's new artificial intelligence supercomputing system.

What’s driving Salt Lake City’s downward emissions trends?

Emissions of NOx and carbon monoxide have dropped on the city's streets since 2005, according to new atmospheric sciences research that could help Utah address its air quality problems.

Babies in lower-income families face higher risks at birth

New study show worse birth outcomes for low-income families in the U.S., with low birthweight rising in the past decade

12 books and films for Earth Month

April is a time to celebrate the Earth, including the lands, waters, plants, animals and communities that give us life.

Image of Research winners capture the spark of discovery

Top prizes honor the best distillation of research, scholarly, or creative work through a single, striking image at the inaugural competition

Real spring has arrived at the Red Butte Garden

Come to the Red Butte Garden to see the symphony of spring!

Edible Campus Gardens celebrates 30th anniversary in 2026

Started as a student-led initiative in 1996, the Edible Campus Gardens have been a resource for the campus to conduct research and classes, support wellbeing and connect with community.

Art students display their artwork in the EVPAA suite

These pieces are currently on display in the EVPAA suite and are available for anyone who would like to view them.

‘Designing Deseret: Phonetics and Faith in the American West’

Step into 19th-century Utah and discover one of the most daring printing experiments in American history with the Rare Books Department’s latest exhibition.

U community resource keeps campus in the know about crime

Users can view information and basic crime analytics, which are updated multiple times each day to provide the most current data.

2026 Utah Campus Safety Summit focuses on preventing and preparing

Public safety officials, students, staff, faculty and law enforcement leaders gathered at the University of Utah for the annual event focused on preparing campuses for emergencies and preventing violence.

Humans of the U: Sarah Ostler

"I am grateful I can bring my perspective to this work and that I can learn from their experience too."

Humans of the U: Chloe Pickett

"My next competition is the National University Championships. So, it's all the university aged student athletes competing for national results."

TO KNOW

Announcements

University of Utah launches 2026 Healthy Minds Survey

Results help identify gaps in services, reduce barriers to support and guide future investments in student resources.

Community Baby Shower to support student families at the U

The shower aims to increase awareness for the center’s services and collect essential baby items for students balancing academics and parenthood.

Talk your way to a $5,000 scholarship

The Hinckley Institute encourages students to think creatively.

Turn ideas into impact: Join the ‘Build with AI’ hackathon on April 17

The Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute invites all members of the U campus community to participate in its artificial intelligence hackathon on April 17.

Concur updates launched April 3

he most noticeable change for users is the streamlined search function for airfare, car rentals and hotel booking.

Found Property Notice for April 2026

The U's Department of Public Safety is advertising a list of found property stored in the Public Safety Building. Unclaimed property will be disposed of on April 16, 2026.

Sensitivity labels for secure Microsoft file sharing will be available on April 9

Sensitivity labels classify and protect data by applying electronic tags to M365 files.

ON CAMPUS

Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

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Spring Into Action: ARUP Blood Drive

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T-Shirt Swap and Workshops

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