Humans of the U: Tashina Barber
“Creating that sense of students seeing themselves here through our programming is one of the biggest things that we strive for.”
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Humans of the U: Rodney Cohen
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“In my job, part of what I do is think about strategies around recruitment for the Graduate School and begin to connect and partner with various departments throughout the university.”
Read MoreBlanket ceremony honors Native graduates
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For some Native American students, the graduation season is also a time to commemorate their ancestral heritage
Read MoreEdible Campus Gardens celebrates 30th anniversary in 2026
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Started as a student-led initiative in 1996, the Edible Campus Gardens have been a resource for the campus to conduct research and classes, support wellbeing and connect with community.
Read MoreHumans of the U: LeiLoni Allan McLaughlin
“Progress in 2026 is just getting diverse people into a room and them seeing the beauty in that diversity.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: William Smith
“If someone needs mental health care, this is one of the places that offers the best care, best research, best clinicians, best academics for preparing students to go out and impact the world.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Neveah Parker
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“As for the Black Student Union, it’s been a very central part to my college experience.”
Read MoreArthur Brooks named U’s 2026 Commencement speaker
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Brooks will draw from his extensive writings about the search for happiness and meaning to inspire the Class of 2026.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah to celebrate MLK Day
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Throughout MLK Week 2026, the U will host events that remind individuals to stand with their fellow community members in the collective effort to bring us all closer together.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Isabelle White
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“I have been lucky enough to have done two study abroad programs.”
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“Beaded jewelry is a lot of math. You have to translate an image into a pixelated pattern where each bead acts as a pixel.”
Read MoreBuilding community through Native heritage
One of the highlights of the Native American Heritage Month cultural events will be the reintroduction of the Indigenous Walking Tour app/map.
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