Humans of the U: Allyson Mower
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“I think the main message I want people to know is that the Academic Senate is alive and well and thriving.”
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University of Utah details course cuts
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The U’s Board of Trustees signed off on a list of just over 80 courses that could be discontinued once the Utah System of Higher Education and Utah lawmakers sign off.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah updates global agreements process
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The U’s Board of Trustees approved a new process for approving such contracts, or memorandums of understanding (MOUs), including a “risk matrix.”
Read MoreUniversity of Utah reports on federal funding cuts
Under the cuts implemented by the Trump Administration, the U will lose $15.5 million in research funding this year and $12.9 million in future years, for a total reduction of $28.4 million.
Read MoreUniversity leaders lay out plans for strategic reinvestments
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At a meeting June 6, President Taylor Randall said the legislation actually accelerates processes he and Provost Mitzi Montoya put in place over the past few years to achieve savings from institution-wide operational excellence initiatives and mission-aligned planning.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah terminates Sigma Nu fraternity chapter recognition
The fraternity chapter will not be allowed to reapply for recognition for six years.
Read MoreUniversity submits draft of HB 265 Strategic Reinvestment Plan
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University leaders have emphasized that the changes required under the bill are not happening in isolation, but as part of a broader transformation already underway through Impact 2030.
Read MoreUSHE adopts rules for land acknowledgements
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Utah colleges and universities must have an agreement with or a grant related to one of Utah’s Native American tribes.
Read MoreWhose air quality are we monitoring?
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U.S. EPA air quality monitors are disproportionally located in predominately white neighborhoods, leaving marginalized communities at risk of pollution exposure.
Read MoreHow the university reports incidents of bias or hate
The University of Utah will continue reporting potential hate crimes to the campus community under a new threat assessment process.
Read MorePathways for reporting hate-motivated incidents on campus
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Hate crimes/incidents not only harm individuals, but can also instill fear across entire communities.
Read MoreHistoric 2024 Election Sparks Campus Discussions
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University of Utah faculty have been studying the 2024 Election—from campaign ads to disinformation, calls to abolish the Electoral College and young voter behavior.
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