U to honor legendary women’s basketball coach
Elaine Elliott’s accolades and her commitment to the student-athletes she dedicated her professional life to will be recognized in a ceremony at halftime of the U vs. Cincinnati on Feb. 14.
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U’s unsurpassed societal impact recognized nationally
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Campus Life, Community, Faculty/Staff, Health & Medicine, Latest Stories, Research, Students
The U was awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a designation celebrating an institution’s commitment to collaborating with their larger communities for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources.
Read MoreIndustry veteran expands Wilkes Center’s impact
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Business, Hires & Promotions, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Latest Stories, Research, Safety, Science & Technology
Fielding Norton brings expertise in climate- and insurance-technology to broaden the Wilkes Center’s role in society, including by supporting the innovation ecosystem and bolstering communities’ resiliency to climate change.
Read MoreFrom paper to pixels: A legacy of innovation
For 25 years Kristie Thompson, Office of Sponsored Projects, has helped lead the transition from analog to electronic workflows. Happy retirement to the hero who revolutionized research administration at the U.
Read MoreU Alumni presents: Founders Day 2026
These annual distinguished and honorary alumni awards, along with honorary degrees, are the highest honors awarded by the U.
Read MoreHonoring our veterans in 2025
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty/Staff, Inspire Initiatives, Latest Stories, Student Affairs, Students, SVPAA, Veterans Day
Twelve veterans and the student veteran of the year were recognized at 28th annual event for their bravery and sacrifice.
Read MoreStudent Veteran of the Year: Christopher Smith
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Community, Inspire Initiatives, Law & Politics, Students, Veterans Day
The 2025 Student Veteran of the Year was awarded to law student Christopher Smith at the yearly Veterans Day Commemoration event on Nov. 14.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Christopher Smith
“I knew I’d find it [law school] intellectually stimulating and I also liked the fact that lawyers are uniquely placed to be advocates for people.”
Read MoreHonoring veterans all week on campus
A full schedule of events will honor veterans on campus the week of Nov. 10, including the 28th annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Friday, Nov. 14.
Read MoreMarriott Library’s Ski and Snow Sports Archive celebrated, awards presented
The annual Ski Affair benefits the archives, one of the largest in the world dedicated to the history of the ski industry, regional competitions and the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Read More2025 cohort of U Presidential Scholars announced
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), Health & Medicine, President, Students
This award is accompanied by $10K in funding, provided by an anonymous donor, each year for three years.
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