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.

QUIET HEROES

During the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, a documentary will premiere depicting the courageous story of physician Kristen Reis, a retired U professor, and her partner (both in life and work) Maggie Snyder. “Quiet Heroes” depicts Reis’ selfless career as the first doctor in Utah to treat HIV/AIDS patients at a time when others cruelly turned them away.

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

MLK DAY OF SERVICE

Hundreds of volunteers banded together Jan. 13 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to make these and other projects come to life. In all, Bennion Center student leader Bryan Luu coordinated 11 different projects community partners identified as priorities.

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.

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