Festival of Cultures brings the U community together

Categories: Alumni, Belonging, Community, Events, Faculty/Staff, Student Affairs, Student Belonging, Student Belonging, Students, Sustainability, U Belong, Uncategorized

For the second straight year, the University of Utah is celebrating October with Festival of Cultures. More than a celebration of culture and community, it is a recognition of the rich heritages, traditions, and experiences that make the University of Utah what it is today.

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October 19, 2026

Smart devices, shared spaces: the Internet of Things and privacy

Categories: Uncategorized

While these devices make our shared spaces more fun and convenient, they also raise privacy questions.

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August 26, 2026

Always finish your antibiotics? Outdated ideas about antibiotics are common, study finds

Categories: Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Research, Uncategorized

Most Americans mistakenly believe it’s always best to take full course.

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August 20, 2026

Let the preparations for the ’34 Salt Lake City games begin

Categories: Facilities, Olympics, Research, Uncategorized

As Utah prepares to welcome the world for a second time in 2034 for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, state leaders are drawing upon insights gained from the recently completed 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games. From transportation and sustainability to security and legacy planning, understanding both the achievements and challenges faced by other host cities provides […]

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March 30, 2026

Online exposure to medical misinformation concentrated among older adults

Categories: Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Research, Uncategorized

Study by U communication researchers finds few Americans encounter low-credibility health websites.

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February 12, 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.

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February 12, 2026

University USHE CIO Stephen Hess to retire in early 2026

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Hess has worked for the university for over 50 years. 

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December 17, 2025

Many who die by suicide aren’t depressed, genetic research suggests

Categories: Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Latest Stories, Research, Uncategorized

Results challenge common beliefs about suicide risk and show that new approaches are urgently needed.

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December 5, 2025

CCE to add more space to serve students

Categories: Belonging, Campus Life, Community, Events, Facilities, Student Affairs, Student Belonging, Student Belonging, Students, U Belong, Uncategorized

The Center for Community and Cultural Engagement (CCE) will be taking over the space previously occupied by the Black Cultural Center (BCC) located at Fort Douglas.

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August 28, 2025

A new AI toolkit for predicting diseases before symptoms appear

Categories: Artificial Intelligence, Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Research, Uncategorized

Psychiatry researchers validate RiskPath, which could transform the delivery of preventative care for progressive diseases.

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May 5, 2025

Humans of the U: Chimdi Ihediwa

Categories: Belonging, Campus Life, Commencement, Community, Humans of the U, Student Affairs, Student Belonging, Student Belonging, Students, U Belong, Uncategorized

“Coming to the University of Utah was a really good academic opportunity. I’ve been very fortunate.”

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May 1, 2025

Impact & Prosperity Epicenter officially dedicated

Categories: Belonging, Business, Community, Events, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Inspire Initiatives, President, Students, Uncategorized

The landmark facility was developed as collaborative space for students from various academic programs across campus to share ideas and help inspire creativity and innovation.

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February 20, 2025