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May 11, 2026

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

U researchers confront urgent AI ethics questions

Experts and attendees explored thorny AI-related issues in medicine, economic power, censorship, surveillance and more at the inaugural AI and Ethics Workshop.

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Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

UIT responding to Canvas security incident

University of Utah IT and the Utah System of Higher Education are monitoring a Canvas security incident.

U, national lab partner on energy resilience, critical minerals and more

U and NLR leaders signed a three-year MOU to enable greater research collaborations through shared facilities, joint proposal development, visiting scholar programs, student internships and career pathways to national labs.

Unlocking secrets of human development

New research co-led by U geneticists shows how early nerve cell choices shape the peripheral nervous system.

Toxins from Great Salt Lake dust are absorbed by plants, soils and human bodies

USU-led research supported by U geochemist finds lake’s exposed playa can threaten human health in new ways.

Landmark study reveals century-long cycles in U.S. suicide rates and a long-term crisis among youth

Research led by Huntsman Mental Health taps 122 years of mortality data to build most comprehensive picture of suicide trends ever assembled.

Campus dining by the numbers

In the 2025-26 school year, students ultimately consumed 954,273 meals across the two primary residential dining locations: Kahlert Village and Peterson Heritage Center.

What a garden of bees can teach us about biodiversity

Red Butte Garden is a pollinator hotspot at the edge of a bustling city, where an ongoing bee survey could offer clues to building healthier urban ecosystems.

Dean’s Debate Series fosters civil communications

The debate was the first of many that are planned to address various controversial topics.

Policy 6-100 revisions approved, effective Aug. 1, 2026

This foundational regulation shapes core aspects of the academic experience—from grading and course structure to registration and academic standards.

Humans of the U: Rodney Cohen

"In my job, part of what I do is think about strategies around recruitment for the Graduate School and begin to connect and partner with various departments throughout the university."

Humans of the U: Kyle Gayly Gayliyev

"I allowed myself to challenge the fears and open myself to the experiences that the University of Utah offers. It worked out so well."

TO KNOW

Announcements

Your visit to Red Butte Garden and Arboretum can count for WellU

By checking in with your UCard on 10 different days, you’ll complete the requirement—while enjoying free admission as a University of Utah employee.

Reader app to improve ebook accessibility

ProQuest Ebook Central is transitioning to a new ebook reader app that includes improved accessibility.

UIT to implement OpenRoaming and Passpoint for U guests on May 12

This implementation will make it easier for guests to connect to the university’s Wi-Fi while providing a more secure connection.

Ben Lyons awarded Carnegie Fellowship to understand and reduce political polarization

Carnegie Fellowships are prestigious, nationally competitive grants awarded around a research theme.

The Honors College rises through the ranks

The Honors College has worked collaboratively with every major on campus to create honors opportunities within every program.

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