HAPPENING ON CAMPUS
The university is working to provide a safe environment on campus for both those who want to attend Ben Shapiro’s speech as well as those opposed to his appearance at the U this month.
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Respecting the 1st Amendment
Events ranging from a white nationalists’ rally in Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia, to scheduled appearances of conservative commentator Ben Shapiro at UC Berkeley and the University of Utah have prompted cheers and jeers and many questions about the parameters of the First Amendment.
Read MoreWHAT IS WHITE PRIVILEGE?
Understanding “white privilege” as a helpful way to open one’s mind to the advantages that come with being white in America and what people of color experience in states like Utah and on campuses such as the U, where they are a small segment of the community.
Read MoreHATE IN AMERICA
Assistant professor Richard Medina and doctoral student Emily Nicolosi are studying the patterns of hate groups. @theU sat down with Medina and Nicolosi to talk about their research and the current climate of hate.
Read MoreENGAGING IN CIVIL DISCOURSE
Transforming Classrooms into Inclusive Communities offers diversity training to help faculty and staff provide community-building approaches in their classrooms, programs and offices.
Read MoreAN INCLUSIVE CAMPUS: IT TAKES US ALL
As in the past, a multi-racial coalition is needed to change campus culture, professor says.
Read MoreDREAMER SCHOLARS
Consider donating to the Dreamer Support Fund, which is designed to support undocumented and DACA students at the U.
Read MoreU SUPPORTS DACA STUDENTS
The University of Utah is unwavering in its commitment to undocumented students (with or without DACA), many of whom are feeling tremendous fear and anxiety as a result of today’s decision. We are currently evaluating whether changes in federal law will have an impact on existing Utah law, and we will keep those impacted apprised of what we learn.
Read MoreYOUR VOICE MOVES US FORWARD
The Your Voice Moves Us Forward campaign has become a platform for continuous discussions around race and inequality on campus and in the community.
Read MoreHUMANS OF THE U: NEELAM CHAND
Sheryle Bauer wrote a novel, “The Devil in the Deal,” based on her true story of overcoming problems and bad choices, having a dream and never giving up.
Read MoreA culture of inclusion and safety
The University of Utah values an inclusive campus and wants all in its community to feel welcome here.
Read MoreRESPONSE TO EVENTS IN CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ON CAMPUS
A letter from President Pershing, A. Lorris Betz and Ruth Watkins.
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