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First Dark Sky Studies minor in the U.S.

Keck Foundation awards $250,000 to fund the transdisciplinary program.

E-Bikes on campus

An e-bike is your department’s solution to improve employee health and air quality.

Sundance sponsor

Ten ways the U is teaming up with the Sundance Film Festival.

Vicente Fox to speak at Kingsbury Hall

Tanner Humanities Center, in partnership with the World Trade Center Utah, will host former president of Mexico on Feb. 12.

Key to a long life: Genes

Utah population database plays a key role in new finding.

‘Miracle Material’ put to the test

U physicist Valy Vardeny builds machines for an emerging field of next-generation electronics, called spintronics.

Art is a right—not a Luxury

U art class to unveil and dedicate nine murals in Murray, Utah.

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University of Utah reviews campus safety at U Asia Campus

Both in Utah and in Incheon, U campus communities remain a secure place to learn and thrive as safety is continuously evaluated, informed by global perspectives and strengthened through regular communication.

Humans of the U: Lucy Jo Leary

“The staff (in the office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships) helped me identify what I wanted to study and what program would make the most sense.”

U biologist wins seed grant to deepen research into tailocins, the weapons microbes use on each other

Hypothesis Fund supports early-stage innovative research that aims to improve the health of people and the planet.

Humans of the U: Hamin Cho

“This year’s commencement theme, ‘The U behind you, the world in front of you,’ resonates with me because I feel like the U has become part of who I am.”

Humans of the U: Darian Brown

“When I look back on my years at the Asia Campus, the moments that stay with me the most aren’t necessarily the academic achievements. It’s the people I met along the way.”

U spinout launches to support next-generation geothermal development

Geothermal Strategy Partners provides independent engineering and technical expertise to guide enhanced geothermal systems from early-stage planning to operations, helping close a critical gap as the industry scales up.

Carbon markets underestimate risks U.S. forests face from climate change

Maps produced in U-led study show where the risk of loss from fire, insects and drought are most elevated.

U to launch groundbreaking DARPA-backed critical minerals testbed

The Strategic Materials Accelerator & Research Testbed (SMART) initiative will provide a first-of-its-kind testing ecosystem to accelerate breakthrough technologies for rare earth elements and strengthen domestic supply chains.

Media Contacts

Primary Media Contacts ON-CALL CONTACT FOR MEDIA: Main Campus: Email | Form University of Utah Health (hospitals and clinics): 801-581-2121 Use the on-call number if you need immediate assistance or need to reach someone after hours. You will receive a response within 20 minutes. To file a records request please visit this page. University of […]

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Media Requests Form First Name * Last Name * Media Outlet * Email * Phone * Deadline * Source * Provide a link for the story you are following—@theU, another media outlet’s report, etc. Who would you like to speak to? * Specific faculty member, general UU spokesperson/PIO Submit If you are human, leave this […]

Record-breaking GPA for Utah student-athletes in 2025-26

Full-year average GPA of 3.441 breaks 2019-20 record; spring semester 3.456 ranks second all-time.

Why older adults are turning to cannabis edibles

Study finds users over 60 are looking to reduce pain, improve sleep. “These folks aren’t really interested in getting high. They just want to feel better.”

University of Utah reviews campus safety at U Asia Campus

Both in Utah and in Incheon, U campus communities remain a secure place to learn and thrive as safety is continuously evaluated, informed by global perspectives and strengthened through regular communication.

Humans of the U: Lucy Jo Leary

“The staff (in the office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships) helped me identify what I wanted to study and what program would make the most sense.”

U biologist wins seed grant to deepen research into tailocins, the weapons microbes use on each other

Hypothesis Fund supports early-stage innovative research that aims to improve the health of people and the planet.

Humans of the U: Hamin Cho

“This year’s commencement theme, ‘The U behind you, the world in front of you,’ resonates with me because I feel like the U has become part of who I am.”

Humans of the U: Darian Brown

“When I look back on my years at the Asia Campus, the moments that stay with me the most aren’t necessarily the academic achievements. It’s the people I met along the way.”

U spinout launches to support next-generation geothermal development

Geothermal Strategy Partners provides independent engineering and technical expertise to guide enhanced geothermal systems from early-stage planning to operations, helping close a critical gap as the industry scales up.

Carbon markets underestimate risks U.S. forests face from climate change

Maps produced in U-led study show where the risk of loss from fire, insects and drought are most elevated.

U to launch groundbreaking DARPA-backed critical minerals testbed

The Strategic Materials Accelerator & Research Testbed (SMART) initiative will provide a first-of-its-kind testing ecosystem to accelerate breakthrough technologies for rare earth elements and strengthen domestic supply chains.

Media Contacts

Primary Media Contacts ON-CALL CONTACT FOR MEDIA: Main Campus: Email | Form University of Utah Health (hospitals and clinics): 801-581-2121 Use the on-call number if you need immediate assistance or need to reach someone after hours. You will receive a response within 20 minutes. To file a records request please visit this page. University of […]

On-Call Contact For Media

Media Requests Form First Name * Last Name * Media Outlet * Email * Phone * Deadline * Source * Provide a link for the story you are following—@theU, another media outlet’s report, etc. Who would you like to speak to? * Specific faculty member, general UU spokesperson/PIO Submit If you are human, leave this […]

Record-breaking GPA for Utah student-athletes in 2025-26

Full-year average GPA of 3.441 breaks 2019-20 record; spring semester 3.456 ranks second all-time.

Why older adults are turning to cannabis edibles

Study finds users over 60 are looking to reduce pain, improve sleep. “These folks aren’t really interested in getting high. They just want to feel better.”

University of Utah reviews campus safety at U Asia Campus

Both in Utah and in Incheon, U campus communities remain a secure place to learn and thrive as safety is continuously evaluated, informed by global perspectives and strengthened through regular communication.

Humans of the U: Lucy Jo Leary

“The staff (in the office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships) helped me identify what I wanted to study and what program would make the most sense.”

U biologist wins seed grant to deepen research into tailocins, the weapons microbes use on each other

Hypothesis Fund supports early-stage innovative research that aims to improve the health of people and the planet.

Humans of the U: Hamin Cho

“This year’s commencement theme, ‘The U behind you, the world in front of you,’ resonates with me because I feel like the U has become part of who I am.”

Humans of the U: Darian Brown

“When I look back on my years at the Asia Campus, the moments that stay with me the most aren’t necessarily the academic achievements. It’s the people I met along the way.”

U spinout launches to support next-generation geothermal development

Geothermal Strategy Partners provides independent engineering and technical expertise to guide enhanced geothermal systems from early-stage planning to operations, helping close a critical gap as the industry scales up.

Carbon markets underestimate risks U.S. forests face from climate change

Maps produced in U-led study show where the risk of loss from fire, insects and drought are most elevated.

U to launch groundbreaking DARPA-backed critical minerals testbed

The Strategic Materials Accelerator & Research Testbed (SMART) initiative will provide a first-of-its-kind testing ecosystem to accelerate breakthrough technologies for rare earth elements and strengthen domestic supply chains.

Media Contacts

Primary Media Contacts ON-CALL CONTACT FOR MEDIA: Main Campus: Email | Form University of Utah Health (hospitals and clinics): 801-581-2121 Use the on-call number if you need immediate assistance or need to reach someone after hours. You will receive a response within 20 minutes. To file a records request please visit this page. University of […]

On-Call Contact For Media

Media Requests Form First Name * Last Name * Media Outlet * Email * Phone * Deadline * Source * Provide a link for the story you are following—@theU, another media outlet’s report, etc. Who would you like to speak to? * Specific faculty member, general UU spokesperson/PIO Submit If you are human, leave this […]

Record-breaking GPA for Utah student-athletes in 2025-26

Full-year average GPA of 3.441 breaks 2019-20 record; spring semester 3.456 ranks second all-time.

Why older adults are turning to cannabis edibles

Study finds users over 60 are looking to reduce pain, improve sleep. “These folks aren’t really interested in getting high. They just want to feel better.”

University of Utah reviews campus safety at U Asia Campus

Both in Utah and in Incheon, U campus communities remain a secure place to learn and thrive as safety is continuously evaluated, informed by global perspectives and strengthened through regular communication.

Humans of the U: Lucy Jo Leary

“The staff (in the office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships) helped me identify what I wanted to study and what program would make the most sense.”

U biologist wins seed grant to deepen research into tailocins, the weapons microbes use on each other

Hypothesis Fund supports early-stage innovative research that aims to improve the health of people and the planet.

Humans of the U: Hamin Cho

“This year’s commencement theme, ‘The U behind you, the world in front of you,’ resonates with me because I feel like the U has become part of who I am.”

Humans of the U: Darian Brown

“When I look back on my years at the Asia Campus, the moments that stay with me the most aren’t necessarily the academic achievements. It’s the people I met along the way.”

U spinout launches to support next-generation geothermal development

Geothermal Strategy Partners provides independent engineering and technical expertise to guide enhanced geothermal systems from early-stage planning to operations, helping close a critical gap as the industry scales up.

Carbon markets underestimate risks U.S. forests face from climate change

Maps produced in U-led study show where the risk of loss from fire, insects and drought are most elevated.

U to launch groundbreaking DARPA-backed critical minerals testbed

The Strategic Materials Accelerator & Research Testbed (SMART) initiative will provide a first-of-its-kind testing ecosystem to accelerate breakthrough technologies for rare earth elements and strengthen domestic supply chains.

Media Contacts

Primary Media Contacts ON-CALL CONTACT FOR MEDIA: Main Campus: Email | Form University of Utah Health (hospitals and clinics): 801-581-2121 Use the on-call number if you need immediate assistance or need to reach someone after hours. You will receive a response within 20 minutes. To file a records request please visit this page. University of […]

On-Call Contact For Media

Media Requests Form First Name * Last Name * Media Outlet * Email * Phone * Deadline * Source * Provide a link for the story you are following—@theU, another media outlet’s report, etc. Who would you like to speak to? * Specific faculty member, general UU spokesperson/PIO Submit If you are human, leave this […]

Record-breaking GPA for Utah student-athletes in 2025-26

Full-year average GPA of 3.441 breaks 2019-20 record; spring semester 3.456 ranks second all-time.

Why older adults are turning to cannabis edibles

Study finds users over 60 are looking to reduce pain, improve sleep. “These folks aren’t really interested in getting high. They just want to feel better.”

 
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