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November 3, 2025

Stories, announcements and events for the University of Utah community

LEAD STORY

Psilocybin shows promise for health care worker depression

Nearly half of health care workers who received psilocybin alongside meditation instruction were free of depression at two weeks in a clinical trial, compared to just 8% who only did meditation.

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Featured Stories

Highlights from across campus, selected for this issue.

Capturing the Spark of Discovery: The Image of Research at the U

Faculty, researchers and graduate students are invited to reveal the beauty and impact of their work through a single, striking image or video this spring.

2025 cohort of U Presidential Scholars announced

This award is accompanied by $10K in funding, provided by an anonymous donor, each year for three years.

Who benefits from neighborhood parks?

A first-of-its-kind study found that public greenspaces are unevenly distributed in nearly all U.S. communities.

Conflict, climate change and public health

The U’s Andrew Linke is one of 128 contributors to the Lancet Global Report, the most comprehensive assessment on climate change and health.

6 powerful reads for Native American Heritage Month

Enjoy this curated book list developed by Tashina Barber, the program manager at the Center for Native Excellence and Tribal Engagement and librarian Allyson Mower.

Building community through Native heritage

One of the highlights of the Native American Heritage Month cultural events will be the reintroduction of the Indigenous Walking Tour app/map.

Mouse study reveals metabolic risks associated with ketogenic diet

Popular high-fat, low-carb diet prevents weight gain, but linked to fatty liver disease in males.

Seismology meets botany: U geologist applies vibration science to saguaros

Research uses earthquake-monitoring tools to measure how towering cacti resonate from wind and ground motion without harming them.

UMFA prepares for the arrival of LOVE sculpture

The LOVE sculpture represents a significant addition to the UMFA’s world-class collection of modern and contemporary art and further enhances its growing exhibition of public outdoor sculptures.

2025 Bopsim Festival brings culture, community and Cupbop

What began as a small cultural showcase just a few years ago has now grown into Utah’s largest celebration of Korean food, music and community.

Busy Bees, big win

How five undergrads turned a safety idea into an award-winning pitch.

Humans of the U: Shae Hanson-Gadomski

"Serving as vice president of our University of Utah Chapter of PRSSA has really helped me narrow down my career goals in communications and connect more with my major."

Humans of the U: Carol Hand

"Serving as president of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter on campus has been a life-changing opportunity for me."

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Announcements

Campus impacts of Rail Jam set up

In anticipation of the ASUU Rail Jam event on Nov. 7, construction on the temporary ski structure began on Sunday, Nov. 2, and will continue throughout the week.

‘Bridging the Data Divide: A Conversation on Data Integration’

Researchers and professionals today face complex questions that can only be answered by combining data from multiple sources.

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Featured Events

Dates to keep on your radar.

Nov

National Family Caregivers Month: "Caregiving" film screening

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Nov

Marketing & Communication Career Expo

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