SVPAA – @theU

U, national lab partner on energy resilience, critical minerals and more

Categories: Community, Faculty/Staff, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Inspire Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, President, Research, Research Impact, Science & Technology, Sustainability, SVPAA

U and NLR leaders signed a three-year MOU to enable greater research collaborations through shared facilities, joint proposal development, visiting scholar programs, student internships and career pathways to national labs.

May 5, 2026

The U recognizes excellence in teaching, mentorship, service and research

Categories: Awards & Recognition, Commencement, Faculty/Staff, SVPAA

Read about the achievements of exceptional faculty members in teaching, research, mentorship and service.

April 14, 2026

The U excels at dialogue, dignity and civic engagement

Categories: Campus Life, EVPAA, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), Students, SVPAA

Debate Across the Curriculum is one example of a featured project.

February 26, 2026

U ramps up emphasis on durable skills with new fellows, framework

Categories: Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), Research, SVPAA, Uncategorized

Durable skills are foundational, uniquely human abilities such as communication, collaboration and problem-solving.

February 12, 2026

Academic Affairs launches new advising structure to support student success

Categories: Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), Latest Stories, Students, SVPAA

Two-phase implementation includes leadership restructure and caseload realignment to boost retention, graduation and job placement.

January 16, 2026

Supporting Impact 2030: Finance & HR Coordinated Services Update

Categories: Faculty/Staff, Human Resources, SVPAA

Higher education is changing, creating an opportunity to modernize and advance our bold vision and goals. To achieve these aspirations, we’re focusing on strengthening financial and operational performance.

November 21, 2025

New student art in the office of the EVPAA

Categories: Belonging, Faculty/Staff, Students, SVPAA

You can visit the EVPAA suite to view these pieces in person.

November 20, 2025

Honoring our veterans in 2025

Categories: Awards & Recognition, Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty/Staff, Inspire Initiatives, Latest Stories, Student Affairs, Students, SVPAA, Veterans Day

Twelve veterans and the student veteran of the year were recognized at 28th annual event for their bravery and sacrifice.

November 14, 2025

U to cover tuition for eligible Utah students from families earning less than $100K

Categories: Campus Life, Community, Feature (Utah.edu), Home Page, Inspire Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, President, Students, SVPAA

Beginning in Fall 2026, the University of Utah will offer a new scholarship to qualifying students that will guarantee full coverage of tuition and mandatory fees for first-time, first-year students whose family household income and assets are each less than $100,000 per year.

October 14, 2025

FAQ: Why are we changing the stacked class schedule?

Categories: Belonging, Faculty/Staff, Latest Stories, Student Belonging, Student Belonging, SVPAA

We answer your questions about changes to our traditional, stacked course schedule. Hint: It’s not all about parking.

August 29, 2025

U simplifies merit scholarship process

Categories: Belonging, Inspire Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Student Belonging, Student Belonging, Students, SVPAA

The Office of Enrollment Management is creating a more transparent process for potential students that could result in more students receiving merit scholarships.

August 29, 2025

State leaders sign off on cuts and reinvestments

Categories: Latest Stories, Law & Politics, President, SVPAA

Members of the State Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee signed off on Aug. 19 on plans to cut and reallocate at Utah’s eight public colleges and universities.

August 19, 2025