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RUTH V. WATKINS NAMED NEW U PRESIDENT

The Utah State Board of Regents name Dr. Ruth V. Watkins the 16th president of the University of Utah.

Legislative session and U

The 2018 Utah legislative session begins today, and according to Jason Perry, U vice president for government relations, the U has four key priorities.

CLEAR THE AIR CHALLENGE

Throughout February, the U will compete in the Clear the Air Challenge to reduce the number of single-occupant vehicles on the road and reduce emissions from personal vehicles.

 
Announcements
The U’s RecycBike Brigade rides to first place in the Pac-12 Zero Waste Bowl’s Fan Engagement Category | National radon awareness month | U has role in kindergarten readiness project | A centuries-old math equation used to solve a modern-day genetics challenge | Distinguished Innovation and Impact Award 2018 deadline extended | Financial Aid Priority Date approaches
A Healthier U
Top 3 reasons to meet with a sport nutrition specialist | Cheers to healthy snacks | Protect your vision
The Arts and U
Written by Ireland’s master storyteller Brian Friel and inspired in part by researcher Oliver Sacks’ essay “To See and Not See,” “Molly Sweeney” tells the story of a woman who was blind since childhood
Safe & Sound
Renew your commitment to safety
 

SOMEBODY HAS TO DUST!

U professor looks at gender, health and housework among older couples.

LEGAL EDUCATION TOOL FOR NON-LAWYERS

New Master of Legal Studies program will launch in fall of 2018 to provide non-law professionals training on the legal system.