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U CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The Office for Equity and Diversity and KUED present a series of profound movies that illuminate the stories and achievements of Black Americans throughout history.

Campus listening sessions

The Presidential Task Force on Campus Safety holds listening sessions aimed at collecting feedback on campus safety to make recommendations to the president.

A STRENGTHENING CAMPUS

U moves forward in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

The University of Utah strongly supports the international members of our community and values their many contributions to this campus. The continued ability to attract and support outstanding students and the highest quality faculty and staff from around the world is critical to excellence in teaching, research and community engagement.

Announcements
Alta call for nominations | Book tackles how to have effective, difficult conversations | STEM ambassadors for 2017 | LEAP Program director search
A Healthier U
What is primary care? | The 17-Day Diet book review | Yoga benefits for men
HR Updates
Taxes and your health care coverage | RedMed brown bag meetings and other services
Safe & Sound
What to do if you receive a suspicious package.

INNOCENCE PROJECT

Attorney and DNA expert Barry Scheck will address overturning wrongful convictions by using DNA evidence in courts and criminal justice reform.

Strive for the prize

The Ivory Prize for Excellence in Student Leadership is now accepting nominations.

INTERVENTION REDUCES SOLDIER SUICIDE

Crisis response planning resulted in 75 percent reduction in suicide attempts during six-month follow-up period.

U GRAD WINS TECHNICAL ACADEMY AWARD

U alum Thiago Ize received a Scientific and Engineering Academy Award for work on a program used by many visual effects and animation companies.