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2018 Social Media Recap

This year’s U social media reflected the gamut of emotions and events experienced on campus. And, as always, the U’s Instagram featured the signature stunning vistas of the U.

Determined, genuine and kind: The legacy of Lauren

The University of Utah campus joins together to mourn the loss of student Lauren McCluskey.

Humans of the U: Roundup

Sharing compelling stories from the heart of the U’s campus.

MEET THE NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM

During her first six months as president, Ruth V. Watkins has visited with campus and community members, toured the state and recruited a new leadership team.

RESEARCH AWARDS PASS $500M MILESTONE

Quality of researchers and programs pays off in record-breaking funding year.

‘Secrets of the Campus Cadavers’

New U podcast tells story of found remains.

Staff parental leave

Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, the University of Utah will begin offering full-time benefited employees paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Osher Institute offers lessons for a lifetime

For many people, every day is an opportunity to seek knowledge to enrich their lives.

Explore outdoor adventures at the U

Experience the stunning landscapes of Utah through a diverse lineup of trips.

Burning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna

Research by NHMU curators Tyler Faith and Mitchell Power showcased in new exhibit about how wildfire patterns change in response to climate change and herbivore extinction

Does coffee prevent head and neck cancer?

Meta-analysis of past studies suggests positive effect, calculating reduced risk of certain cancers for coffee and tea drinkers

Early-life gut microbes may protect against diabetes, research in mice suggests

If the benefits seen in mice hold true in humans, microbe-derived molecules might eventually help restore pancreatic function in people with diabetes.

Building a multilayered drug delivery system activated by ultrasound

NIH-funded researchers led by U biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek develop a way to deliver therapeutic levels of drugs to the brain in ways that maximize their benefit and minimize risks

Our favorite stories of the year

Take a look at the stories that had a big impact on campus this year.

Operational Excellence at the U

Across campus, efforts are underway to evaluate efficiencies and establish pathways for improved services at the U.

@theU December 16, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Mirror life

Synthetic mirror-image bacteria could be a boon to drug development—but could also interact with the environment in unpredictable and potentially dangerous ways.

Loss of urban trees affects education outcomes

The study highlights how ecosystem degradation disproportionately impacts disadvantaged communities.

Bob Carter named senior vice president for health sciences

Carter will manage both the academic and research enterprises at U of U Health, with its nearly $500 million research portfolio across five schools and colleges and a health sciences library.

Osher Institute offers lessons for a lifetime

For many people, every day is an opportunity to seek knowledge to enrich their lives.

Explore outdoor adventures at the U

Experience the stunning landscapes of Utah through a diverse lineup of trips.

Burning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna

Research by NHMU curators Tyler Faith and Mitchell Power showcased in new exhibit about how wildfire patterns change in response to climate change and herbivore extinction

Does coffee prevent head and neck cancer?

Meta-analysis of past studies suggests positive effect, calculating reduced risk of certain cancers for coffee and tea drinkers

Early-life gut microbes may protect against diabetes, research in mice suggests

If the benefits seen in mice hold true in humans, microbe-derived molecules might eventually help restore pancreatic function in people with diabetes.

Building a multilayered drug delivery system activated by ultrasound

NIH-funded researchers led by U biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek develop a way to deliver therapeutic levels of drugs to the brain in ways that maximize their benefit and minimize risks

Our favorite stories of the year

Take a look at the stories that had a big impact on campus this year.

Operational Excellence at the U

Across campus, efforts are underway to evaluate efficiencies and establish pathways for improved services at the U.

@theU December 16, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Mirror life

Synthetic mirror-image bacteria could be a boon to drug development—but could also interact with the environment in unpredictable and potentially dangerous ways.

Loss of urban trees affects education outcomes

The study highlights how ecosystem degradation disproportionately impacts disadvantaged communities.

Bob Carter named senior vice president for health sciences

Carter will manage both the academic and research enterprises at U of U Health, with its nearly $500 million research portfolio across five schools and colleges and a health sciences library.

Osher Institute offers lessons for a lifetime

For many people, every day is an opportunity to seek knowledge to enrich their lives.

Explore outdoor adventures at the U

Experience the stunning landscapes of Utah through a diverse lineup of trips.

Burning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna

Research by NHMU curators Tyler Faith and Mitchell Power showcased in new exhibit about how wildfire patterns change in response to climate change and herbivore extinction

Does coffee prevent head and neck cancer?

Meta-analysis of past studies suggests positive effect, calculating reduced risk of certain cancers for coffee and tea drinkers

Early-life gut microbes may protect against diabetes, research in mice suggests

If the benefits seen in mice hold true in humans, microbe-derived molecules might eventually help restore pancreatic function in people with diabetes.

Building a multilayered drug delivery system activated by ultrasound

NIH-funded researchers led by U biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek develop a way to deliver therapeutic levels of drugs to the brain in ways that maximize their benefit and minimize risks

Our favorite stories of the year

Take a look at the stories that had a big impact on campus this year.

Operational Excellence at the U

Across campus, efforts are underway to evaluate efficiencies and establish pathways for improved services at the U.

@theU December 16, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Mirror life

Synthetic mirror-image bacteria could be a boon to drug development—but could also interact with the environment in unpredictable and potentially dangerous ways.

Loss of urban trees affects education outcomes

The study highlights how ecosystem degradation disproportionately impacts disadvantaged communities.

Bob Carter named senior vice president for health sciences

Carter will manage both the academic and research enterprises at U of U Health, with its nearly $500 million research portfolio across five schools and colleges and a health sciences library.

Osher Institute offers lessons for a lifetime

For many people, every day is an opportunity to seek knowledge to enrich their lives.

Explore outdoor adventures at the U

Experience the stunning landscapes of Utah through a diverse lineup of trips.

Burning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna

Research by NHMU curators Tyler Faith and Mitchell Power showcased in new exhibit about how wildfire patterns change in response to climate change and herbivore extinction

Does coffee prevent head and neck cancer?

Meta-analysis of past studies suggests positive effect, calculating reduced risk of certain cancers for coffee and tea drinkers

Early-life gut microbes may protect against diabetes, research in mice suggests

If the benefits seen in mice hold true in humans, microbe-derived molecules might eventually help restore pancreatic function in people with diabetes.

Building a multilayered drug delivery system activated by ultrasound

NIH-funded researchers led by U biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek develop a way to deliver therapeutic levels of drugs to the brain in ways that maximize their benefit and minimize risks

Our favorite stories of the year

Take a look at the stories that had a big impact on campus this year.

Operational Excellence at the U

Across campus, efforts are underway to evaluate efficiencies and establish pathways for improved services at the U.

@theU December 16, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Mirror life

Synthetic mirror-image bacteria could be a boon to drug development—but could also interact with the environment in unpredictable and potentially dangerous ways.

Loss of urban trees affects education outcomes

The study highlights how ecosystem degradation disproportionately impacts disadvantaged communities.

Bob Carter named senior vice president for health sciences

Carter will manage both the academic and research enterprises at U of U Health, with its nearly $500 million research portfolio across five schools and colleges and a health sciences library.

 
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