University Statements – Page 2

2023: A year in perspective

The U continues to rise toward excellence, with an even stronger reputation as one of the nation’s leading research universities.

January 5, 2024

University of Utah to host 2024 Presidential Debate

Categories: Awards & Recognition, Campus Life, Community, Events, Facilities, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Inspire Initiatives, News Releases, Students, University Statements

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, qualifying candidates for president of the United States will take center stage at Kingsbury Hall for a moderated debate to be broadcast on all major television networks.

November 20, 2023

U leaders respond to White House call to address antisemitism, anti-Muslim bias

Categories: Law & Politics, President, Student Belonging, SVPAA, University Statements

President Taylor Randall, Senior Vice President for Health Sciences Michael Good and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Mitzi Montoya recommitted the U to combat bigotry and bias.

November 16, 2023

Letter to the community: Israel-Palestine crisis

Categories: Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, Students, University Statements

University services are ready to assist any member of our campus community affected by this crisis and grappling with its harsh realities.

October 11, 2023

University of Utah releases results of review of Gymnastics program

Categories: Alumni, Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, Students, University Statements

This review derived from concerns that came from within the program to the University’s Student-Athlete Advocate, primarily centered around reports of emotional and verbal abuse.

September 14, 2023

University of Utah joins Big 12

Categories: Athletics, Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), President, Students, University Statements

The University of Utah will join the Big 12 Conference for athletic competition starting with the 2024-25 season.

August 4, 2023

University of Utah Statement: Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard

Categories: Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), Law & Politics, President, Students, University Statements

The U does not use race or ethnicity as a factor in its admissions process. U leaders affirm their support for creating a campus where all feel safe and welcome.

June 29, 2023

President Taylor Randall’s message to campus

Categories: Campus Life, Community, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), President, Safety, Students, University Statements

On March 28, ESPN+ will share a 90-minute documentary and written story about Lauren’s life and tragic death. This story and its retelling is difficult and will renew criticism and fears about safety on the University of Utah’s campus.

March 24, 2023

University of Utah responds to ESPN+ McCluskey documentary

Categories: Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), President, Safety, Students, University Statements

On March 28, ESPN+ will air a 90-minute documentary about student athlete Lauren McCluskey’s murder. University leaders will host listening sessions across campus in the coming weeks to answer questions and provide information about systemic changes to campus safety and prevention efforts.

March 24, 2023