At The U Email

August 31, 2026

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

Emergency preparedness tips for students

Small, thoughtful, proactive steps can make a big difference during a crisis.

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FEATURED

Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

Live on campus and be a part of the magic

The campus has been carefully designed and outfitted so that students can live, learn, play and work within a walkable community.

Navigating traffic, schedules and neighborhood impacts for Utah vs Idaho

The University of Utah is proud to bring world-class athletics, culture and community together.

Arts Bash 2026: All the details

The arts at the U have been a pillar of the creativity that makes our campus vibrant and innovative since 1850.

New Fall Fest location, same great event

On Sept. 3, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the level 1 lobby will be transformed into an welcoming party for everyone on campus to learn what the library has to offer.

University of Utah opens Native Ascent House, a Native-focused living-learning community

The Native Ascent House represents the culmination of nearly four years of intentional program development.

Food truck program changes enhance dining choices on campus

As part of the U’s vision for College Town Magic™, students will soon have more ways to find food across campus.

Pre-semester IT efforts pay dividends on day one

The team that keeps the campus connected had lots to do this summer.

Smart devices, shared spaces: the Internet of Things and privacy

While these devices make our shared spaces more fun and convenient, they also raise privacy questions.

Wildfires don’t just pollute the air, rain may turn its smoke into fertilizer

Rain falling through wildfire smoke can deliver unusually large bursts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to ecosystems, and may be an increasingly significant—and largely overlooked—ecological consequence of fire.

Great Salt Lake meteorite lands in a new home

Four years after meteorite's fiery arrival in Utah, its largest fragment now on permanent display in the U's Department of Geology & Geophysics.

Utah ranges may store a billion tons of hidden ice

U geoscientists precisely measure the size and movement of Timpanogos rock glacier, one of 836 in Utah.

Humans of the U: Teanna Sorensen

"At the end of my year as editor, I want to be able to say that I was able to build connections and trust with our audience."

TO KNOW

Announcements

Swoop Sprint 2026

We’ve got a special discount code at registration. Just use UCAMPUS at checkout for $5 off your registration.

Gulf States Forum & Alumni Impact Dinner

The day’s program includes a Keynote address by His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi.

Recognizing responsible AI excellence at the U: Nominate scholars for inaugural One-U RAI Awards

Nominate faculty and scholars for the inaugural One-U RAI Awards by Sept. 20.

ON CAMPUS

Deadlines and Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

Sep

New Transfer Student Welcome

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Sep

PlazaPalooza 2026

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Sep

Sunset Cinema Student Movie Night at Red Butte Garden & Arboretum

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Sep

36th Annual Spencer Fox Eccles Convocation

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Sep

Art + Wellness: Yoga

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Sep

Fall 2026: Deadline to apply for graduation

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Sep

Fall 2026: Tuition payment due

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Sep

Fall 2026 Full Term: Last day to add, drop (delete), elect CR/NC, or audit classes

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