Thelina Smith is about to graduate from the U this May with a degree in biomedical engineering and a minor in leadership studies. Her first initiative is creating a new organization to help young people build self-confidence and refine leadership skills.
Read MoreU.S. Civil Rights Commissioner Roberta Achtenberg to deliver 2015 commencement address at the U’s S.J. Quinney College of Law.
Read MoreCivil war drove 6-month-old Naima Mohamed and her family from Somalia to a refugee camp in Kenya and after 15 years in the camp — Mohamed and her family were finally able to resettle in the United States. Everything in Utah, including the spoken language, was unfamiliar. She’s now in her final semester before graduating from the Master of Social Work program.
Read MoreJason Chen, who’s double majoring in biology and Spanish with a minor in international studies, refused to settle by picking just one or a few of his many academic interests—he pursued them all. Chen took advantage of the many opportunities the U offered and will graduate this May with multiple study abroad trips, research projects and a wide breadth of volunteer experience under his belt.
Read MoreIn anticipation of commencement at the U, University Marketing and Communications is looking for great student stories to help highlight the diversity of our graduating class, showcase the strong work ethic of our students and celebrate the creative energy found across campus.
Read MoreGraduating this year? Tag your favorite moments and experiences at the U with #UtahGrad15 on Instagram or Twitter for a chance to win an iPad Mini (or $300 to the Campus Store). Click the photo to the left for details.
Read MoreCALL FOR NOMINATIONS: IVORY PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT LEADERSHIP Former chair of the University of Utah Board of Trustees Clark Ivory established the U’s most prestigious student award last year, the Ivory Prize for Excellence in Student Leadership. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 award. In an effort to enhance the undergraduate […]
Read MorePart-time infant care available on campus through the ASUU Child Care Center starting Jan. 12. The center has expanded its service and will now care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years old.
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