Addressing anti-LGBTQIA+ bias at the U
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Creating a campus community where everyone feels safe and respected is an ongoing goal at the University of Utah.
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Response to SCOTUS ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
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Dear colleagues, Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision last Friday to uphold the First Amendment rights of a Colorado web designer to deny services to same-sex couples, we affirm that services at the University of Utah will continue as usual: with a commitment to serve everyone. Although the court’s decision was limited […]
Read MoreUniversity Innovation Alliance grant will support Generation Next program
An initiative at the U dedicated to better preparing Black students for post-graduation success recently received a $25,000 grant.
Read MoreWhat does anti-Muslim bias look like at the U? A Q&A with Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh
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An important part of addressing anti-Muslim bias on our campus is creating respect by working to better understand the experiences of Muslim community members.
Read MoreOne Muslim student’s experience at the U
“Get to know why someone chooses what they do. If you are curious and respectful, it is usually okay to ask your friends questions about why they fast for Ramadan or wear a hijab, or do other things related to their faith. That means someone is willing to learn more about someone else as a person and they are trying to overcome their biases.”
Read MorePreventing antisemitism on campus: A Q&A with Dana Tumpowsky and Tina Malka
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Understanding and addressing antisemitism is an important part of ensuring the U is a safe place for all members of the community.
Read MoreCourageous Conversations: What is a “Peace Officer?”
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Last month, the University of Utah Department of Public Safety concluded its Courageous Conversation series for this school year with a discussion about the department’s new emphasis on becoming “peace officers.”
Read MoreBCC’s Operation S.U.C.C.E.S.S. provides opportunities for educational attainment
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Upon completion, Operation S.U.C.C.E.S.S. fellows attain expertise that helps them become the next generation of great community leaders.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Bergen Meyer
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“My younger self would be very shocked to see me here, finishing my degree and walking at graduation, and I am so proud to be here.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Nahum Tadesse
“As I enter this new phase of life, I am proud of what I did despite the impossible. I am proud to be the first.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Sandra Del Rio Madrigal
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“When there are people present who want to make a change in another person’s college experiences then, even if it’s hard, you can get through it.”
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