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Staff parental leave benefit

Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, the U began offering full-time benefited staff paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

Catmull to receive Academy Award

U College of Engineering alum, Ed Catmull, the president of Pixar Animation and Walt Disney Animation whose technological advancements in computer animation revolutionized Hollywood movies, will be awarded his sixth scientific and technical Academy Award this February.

Chemistry in spaaaaace

An experiment sent engineered plants to the International Space Station.

Dust threatens to destroy Utah’s snow

Declining water levels in the Great Salt Lake contribute to snowmelt.

Why patients lie to their doctors

A U study shows fear of being judged and embarrassed are among the reasons.

Making Utah a trauma-informed state

College of Social Work playing key effort in helping state agencies understand how trauma informs behavior.

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Let’s get mythical

A rock musical score, Greek gods and monsters, epic battles, and the search for belonging. 

Silicon Slopes and the U—Partnering in innovating excellence

As Utah’s tech and innovation sector continues to grow, the University of Utah is a key contributor to that success. 

Be a changemaker at the Epicenter

The next generation of student leaders want to make a difference in the world. We created a space to make that happen.

2022 Crime Statistics Reports Released

The University of Utah released two major safety reports this week—an accounting of overall campus crime and fire statistics from 2022 required by federal law, and a housing-specific analysis dictated by state law.

Honoring U alum, business leader and philanthropist — John A. Moran

The University of Utah community mourns the loss of John A. Moran — the philanthropist whose generosity helped establish the Moran Eye Center. 

BCC building programs for success

This year will mark one of the biggest undertakings the center has ever developed, and it could become one its most promising yet.

New program aims to help undergraduates start research sooner

The Early Exploration Scholars program connects undergrad students who have taken less than 60 credits of classes at the U with a mentor so they can participate in undergraduate research.

HOTU: Kateryna Malaia

“In the United States, big problems like homelessness or housing insecurity can be addressed with architectural tools in addition to policies.”

Shoring up the West’s grid against extreme weather

Utah engineers and scientists to lead international center supporting climate resilience for 136,000-mile network of power lines.

Important FAFSA updates

The changes will include a significantly shorter application form and updates to the formula that determines the amount of aid students receive.

Let’s get mythical

A rock musical score, Greek gods and monsters, epic battles, and the search for belonging. 

Silicon Slopes and the U—Partnering in innovating excellence

As Utah’s tech and innovation sector continues to grow, the University of Utah is a key contributor to that success. 

Be a changemaker at the Epicenter

The next generation of student leaders want to make a difference in the world. We created a space to make that happen.

2022 Crime Statistics Reports Released

The University of Utah released two major safety reports this week—an accounting of overall campus crime and fire statistics from 2022 required by federal law, and a housing-specific analysis dictated by state law.

Honoring U alum, business leader and philanthropist — John A. Moran

The University of Utah community mourns the loss of John A. Moran — the philanthropist whose generosity helped establish the Moran Eye Center. 

BCC building programs for success

This year will mark one of the biggest undertakings the center has ever developed, and it could become one its most promising yet.

New program aims to help undergraduates start research sooner

The Early Exploration Scholars program connects undergrad students who have taken less than 60 credits of classes at the U with a mentor so they can participate in undergraduate research.

HOTU: Kateryna Malaia

“In the United States, big problems like homelessness or housing insecurity can be addressed with architectural tools in addition to policies.”

Shoring up the West’s grid against extreme weather

Utah engineers and scientists to lead international center supporting climate resilience for 136,000-mile network of power lines.

Important FAFSA updates

The changes will include a significantly shorter application form and updates to the formula that determines the amount of aid students receive.

Let’s get mythical

A rock musical score, Greek gods and monsters, epic battles, and the search for belonging. 

Silicon Slopes and the U—Partnering in innovating excellence

As Utah’s tech and innovation sector continues to grow, the University of Utah is a key contributor to that success. 

Be a changemaker at the Epicenter

The next generation of student leaders want to make a difference in the world. We created a space to make that happen.

2022 Crime Statistics Reports Released

The University of Utah released two major safety reports this week—an accounting of overall campus crime and fire statistics from 2022 required by federal law, and a housing-specific analysis dictated by state law.

Honoring U alum, business leader and philanthropist — John A. Moran

The University of Utah community mourns the loss of John A. Moran — the philanthropist whose generosity helped establish the Moran Eye Center. 

BCC building programs for success

This year will mark one of the biggest undertakings the center has ever developed, and it could become one its most promising yet.

New program aims to help undergraduates start research sooner

The Early Exploration Scholars program connects undergrad students who have taken less than 60 credits of classes at the U with a mentor so they can participate in undergraduate research.

HOTU: Kateryna Malaia

“In the United States, big problems like homelessness or housing insecurity can be addressed with architectural tools in addition to policies.”

Shoring up the West’s grid against extreme weather

Utah engineers and scientists to lead international center supporting climate resilience for 136,000-mile network of power lines.

Important FAFSA updates

The changes will include a significantly shorter application form and updates to the formula that determines the amount of aid students receive.

Let’s get mythical

A rock musical score, Greek gods and monsters, epic battles, and the search for belonging. 

Silicon Slopes and the U—Partnering in innovating excellence

As Utah’s tech and innovation sector continues to grow, the University of Utah is a key contributor to that success. 

Be a changemaker at the Epicenter

The next generation of student leaders want to make a difference in the world. We created a space to make that happen.

2022 Crime Statistics Reports Released

The University of Utah released two major safety reports this week—an accounting of overall campus crime and fire statistics from 2022 required by federal law, and a housing-specific analysis dictated by state law.

Honoring U alum, business leader and philanthropist — John A. Moran

The University of Utah community mourns the loss of John A. Moran — the philanthropist whose generosity helped establish the Moran Eye Center. 

BCC building programs for success

This year will mark one of the biggest undertakings the center has ever developed, and it could become one its most promising yet.

New program aims to help undergraduates start research sooner

The Early Exploration Scholars program connects undergrad students who have taken less than 60 credits of classes at the U with a mentor so they can participate in undergraduate research.

HOTU: Kateryna Malaia

“In the United States, big problems like homelessness or housing insecurity can be addressed with architectural tools in addition to policies.”

Shoring up the West’s grid against extreme weather

Utah engineers and scientists to lead international center supporting climate resilience for 136,000-mile network of power lines.

Important FAFSA updates

The changes will include a significantly shorter application form and updates to the formula that determines the amount of aid students receive.

 
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