New student tours
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This summer, the campus will be filled with New Student Orientation session students so when you see wide-eyed students wandering the campus, give them an encouraging smile and flash them the U.
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Commencement 2019 recap
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If you missed out on this year’s event, read or listen to Rev. France A. Davis’ speech on unity and student speaker Alisa Cloward’s message about hard work and supporting the success of others.
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Civil rights activist Rev. France A. Davis gave the keynote address at commencement and challenged graduates to “find a way to bring us together.”
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Alisa Cloward, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, was chosen as the student speaker.
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Chemistry Chair Cynthia Burrows received the 2019 Rosenblatt Prize and was honored during the 2019 commencement ceremony for transcending ordinary teaching, research and administrative efforts.
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Thursday’s commencement address from civil rights veteran and U alum Rev. France A. Davis can be watched live at utah.edu/live.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Commencement
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As the Class of 2019 prepares to celebrate their success, meet a few of the graduates and remember the ones we’ve highlighted over the past few weeks.
Read MoreDon’t feed the meter
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Graduates and guests may park on campus for free during commencement and convocation ceremonies, but as campus parking is limited, visitors are encouraged to use the free U shuttle service.
Read MoreExceptional faculty
U faculty are recognized for teaching, scholarly and creative research, service, innovation and impact, community-engaged teaching and more.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Gabe Moreno
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“I started seventh grade in the U.S. with no prior English capabilities. Spanish was the only language I knew. Despite the challenge, I was able to graduate from the Salt Lake Community College with an A.S. in Speech Communication and transfer to the University of Utah.”
Read MoreCelebrating the 150th commencement
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The U will celebrate 8,465 graduates during the campuswide commencement at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Thursday, May 2, starting at 6 p.m.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Hollie Morales
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“I never fathomed that I’d become a widow at 34, left to raise my four children alone, the oldest 15, the baby 2. Medulloblastoma was supposed to be a pediatric brain tumor, so how could it put a 36-year-old man in the grave in just eight months? It felt like déjà vu. My daddy died from glioblastoma brain cancer when I was 20 …. But I’m not going to tell you a sob story. I started school at 35 determined to make a difference in the world of cancer and this fall, I’ll embark upon my next quest—a Ph.D. in oncological sciences studying brain cancer here at the U. If I am able to make a difference in just one life all the years of studying, sleepless nights and sacrificing a social life will be worth it.”
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