Humans of the U: Sabrina Espinoza
“This opportunity would have been completely off the table for me if it weren’t fully funded. I am so grateful I took the chance and applied.”
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Humans of the U: Lucy Jo Leary
“The staff (in the office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships) helped me identify what I wanted to study and what program would make the most sense.”
Read MoreU biologist wins seed grant to deepen research into tailocins, the weapons microbes use on each other
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Faculty/Staff, Impact Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Research, Science & Technology
Hypothesis Fund supports early-stage innovative research that aims to improve the health of people and the planet.
Read MoreU to launch groundbreaking DARPA-backed critical minerals testbed
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Faculty/Staff, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Research, Research Impact, Science & Technology
The Strategic Materials Accelerator & Research Testbed (SMART) initiative will provide a first-of-its-kind testing ecosystem to accelerate breakthrough technologies for rare earth elements and strengthen domestic supply chains.
Read MoreGala celebrates education innovator and U science education center
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Campus Life, Events, Health & Medicine, Latest Stories, Research, Students
U’s Genetic Science Learning Center celebrates more than 30 years.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah wins Rehabilitation and Restoration Award
Beginning June 1, all three homes will be available for rent.
Read More9 global climate innovators named finalists for $250K Wilkes Prize
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Community, Faculty/Staff, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Research, Science & Technology, Sustainability
At the 2026 Wilkes Climate Summit on May 13, finalists will pitch their solutions, ranging from low-carbon construction materials to cleaner chemical manufacturing and resilient agriculture.
Read MoreBiochemist Brenda Bass wins Rosenblatt Prize
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Commencement, Faculty/Staff, Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Research
Distinguished professor helped reveal the inner workings of RNA, the molecule that carries genetic instruction for building proteins.
Read MoreFashioning your future: A celebration of achievement
This event united students, staff, faculty, campus departments and employer partners.
Read MoreThe U recognizes excellence in teaching, mentorship, service and research
Read about the achievements of exceptional faculty members in teaching, research, mentorship and service.
Read More2026 U.S. News & World Report Graduate Rankings
Categories: Arts & Humanities, Awards & Recognition, Health & Medicine, Law & Politics, Rankings & Numbers, Research, Science & Technology
As the semester comes to a close and graduates prepare for commencement, the rankings season is in full swing.
Read MoreImage of Research winners capture the spark of discovery
Categories: Arts & Humanities, Awards & Recognition, Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty/Staff, Innovate Initiatives, Inspire Initiatives, Latest Stories, Research, Science & Technology, Students
Top prizes honor the best distillation of research, scholarly, or creative work through a single, striking image at the inaugural competition
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