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A healthier community and U

When active transportation is a part of your lifestyle, you save money on fuel, spend less time in traffic and get your daily workout as part of your commute while improving air quality.

Suicide risk in autism

Researchers conducted the first population-based study of the risk of suicide in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

A new Churchill Scholar

U student Cameron Owen received the prestigious award to study at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

Founders Day 2019

Get tickets for the gala that recognizes alumni and honorary alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally, served local and national communities and supported the U in its missions.

Ivory Prize

The 2019 Ivory Prize nominations are open for a $14,000 leadership award.

River ecology on a global scale

A U professor who collected data from Provo, Logan and Red Butte Creek systems collaborates in worldwide ecology project.

Black History Month

Join the Black Student Union in celebrating Black History Month during February.

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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Wildland firefighters hit their STRIDE

STRIDE is the first model for accurately mapping the most efficient routes and estimating walking speed through any environment that considers slope steepness, vegetation density and ground surface roughness.

Humans of the U: Iragi Nshangalume

“I am grateful that through the scholarship, I will have people rooting for me, guiding me and going through the process with me.”

Get ready for Employee Appreciation Day!

There is so much to see and to do, so join us on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Humans of the U: Valeria Jimenez

While there are many aspects of my career that are unknown, ultimately, I see myself practicing law in Utah for the foreseeable future. Utah holds a special place in my heart, and I want to be a part of its legal legacy.”

What’s it like to be a student living in D.C. during election season?

Being a Washington, D.C., intern during an election season is incredibly exciting. You’re at the heart of the action witnessing firsthand how political campaigns and government operations intersect.

U enters new public-private partnership for housing

The U’s Board of Trustees approved the first phase of a student housing initiative—a public-private partnership that will add more than 1,400 new beds to campus.

@theU September 9, 2024

Check out what’s happening at the U!

Public Safety tips for avoiding common cybercrimes

Many victims on campus are under-reporting cases of cybercrimes due to fear or embarrassment. Public Safety has partnered with the Statewide Information & Analysis Center to gather information and identify scammers.

Same-sex intimacy in 19th-century America

U psychology professor Lisa Diamond is featured in a new film exploring President Abraham Lincoln’s intimate relationships with men.

U student joins USHE Board

Muskan Walia didn’t intend to become a student leader when she started attending the University of Utah in 2020; she just really didn’t want to pay for printing. 

U, EPIC Ventures partner to drive regional innovation forward

The partnership will catalyze growth for early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including software, health and life sciences and financial technology.

How college life can help broaden your perspective

No matter who you are, earning a degree exposes you to not only new information but also to new people whose lives and perspectives are different from your own.

Wildland firefighters hit their STRIDE

STRIDE is the first model for accurately mapping the most efficient routes and estimating walking speed through any environment that considers slope steepness, vegetation density and ground surface roughness.

Humans of the U: Iragi Nshangalume

“I am grateful that through the scholarship, I will have people rooting for me, guiding me and going through the process with me.”

Get ready for Employee Appreciation Day!

There is so much to see and to do, so join us on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Humans of the U: Valeria Jimenez

While there are many aspects of my career that are unknown, ultimately, I see myself practicing law in Utah for the foreseeable future. Utah holds a special place in my heart, and I want to be a part of its legal legacy.”

What’s it like to be a student living in D.C. during election season?

Being a Washington, D.C., intern during an election season is incredibly exciting. You’re at the heart of the action witnessing firsthand how political campaigns and government operations intersect.

U enters new public-private partnership for housing

The U’s Board of Trustees approved the first phase of a student housing initiative—a public-private partnership that will add more than 1,400 new beds to campus.

@theU September 9, 2024

Check out what’s happening at the U!

Public Safety tips for avoiding common cybercrimes

Many victims on campus are under-reporting cases of cybercrimes due to fear or embarrassment. Public Safety has partnered with the Statewide Information & Analysis Center to gather information and identify scammers.

Same-sex intimacy in 19th-century America

U psychology professor Lisa Diamond is featured in a new film exploring President Abraham Lincoln’s intimate relationships with men.

U student joins USHE Board

Muskan Walia didn’t intend to become a student leader when she started attending the University of Utah in 2020; she just really didn’t want to pay for printing. 

U, EPIC Ventures partner to drive regional innovation forward

The partnership will catalyze growth for early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including software, health and life sciences and financial technology.

How college life can help broaden your perspective

No matter who you are, earning a degree exposes you to not only new information but also to new people whose lives and perspectives are different from your own.

Wildland firefighters hit their STRIDE

STRIDE is the first model for accurately mapping the most efficient routes and estimating walking speed through any environment that considers slope steepness, vegetation density and ground surface roughness.

Humans of the U: Iragi Nshangalume

“I am grateful that through the scholarship, I will have people rooting for me, guiding me and going through the process with me.”

Get ready for Employee Appreciation Day!

There is so much to see and to do, so join us on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Humans of the U: Valeria Jimenez

While there are many aspects of my career that are unknown, ultimately, I see myself practicing law in Utah for the foreseeable future. Utah holds a special place in my heart, and I want to be a part of its legal legacy.”

What’s it like to be a student living in D.C. during election season?

Being a Washington, D.C., intern during an election season is incredibly exciting. You’re at the heart of the action witnessing firsthand how political campaigns and government operations intersect.

U enters new public-private partnership for housing

The U’s Board of Trustees approved the first phase of a student housing initiative—a public-private partnership that will add more than 1,400 new beds to campus.

@theU September 9, 2024

Check out what’s happening at the U!

Public Safety tips for avoiding common cybercrimes

Many victims on campus are under-reporting cases of cybercrimes due to fear or embarrassment. Public Safety has partnered with the Statewide Information & Analysis Center to gather information and identify scammers.

Same-sex intimacy in 19th-century America

U psychology professor Lisa Diamond is featured in a new film exploring President Abraham Lincoln’s intimate relationships with men.

U student joins USHE Board

Muskan Walia didn’t intend to become a student leader when she started attending the University of Utah in 2020; she just really didn’t want to pay for printing. 

U, EPIC Ventures partner to drive regional innovation forward

The partnership will catalyze growth for early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including software, health and life sciences and financial technology.

How college life can help broaden your perspective

No matter who you are, earning a degree exposes you to not only new information but also to new people whose lives and perspectives are different from your own.

Wildland firefighters hit their STRIDE

STRIDE is the first model for accurately mapping the most efficient routes and estimating walking speed through any environment that considers slope steepness, vegetation density and ground surface roughness.

Humans of the U: Iragi Nshangalume

“I am grateful that through the scholarship, I will have people rooting for me, guiding me and going through the process with me.”

Get ready for Employee Appreciation Day!

There is so much to see and to do, so join us on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Humans of the U: Valeria Jimenez

While there are many aspects of my career that are unknown, ultimately, I see myself practicing law in Utah for the foreseeable future. Utah holds a special place in my heart, and I want to be a part of its legal legacy.”

What’s it like to be a student living in D.C. during election season?

Being a Washington, D.C., intern during an election season is incredibly exciting. You’re at the heart of the action witnessing firsthand how political campaigns and government operations intersect.

U enters new public-private partnership for housing

The U’s Board of Trustees approved the first phase of a student housing initiative—a public-private partnership that will add more than 1,400 new beds to campus.

@theU September 9, 2024

Check out what’s happening at the U!

Public Safety tips for avoiding common cybercrimes

Many victims on campus are under-reporting cases of cybercrimes due to fear or embarrassment. Public Safety has partnered with the Statewide Information & Analysis Center to gather information and identify scammers.

Same-sex intimacy in 19th-century America

U psychology professor Lisa Diamond is featured in a new film exploring President Abraham Lincoln’s intimate relationships with men.

U student joins USHE Board

Muskan Walia didn’t intend to become a student leader when she started attending the University of Utah in 2020; she just really didn’t want to pay for printing. 

U, EPIC Ventures partner to drive regional innovation forward

The partnership will catalyze growth for early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including software, health and life sciences and financial technology.

How college life can help broaden your perspective

No matter who you are, earning a degree exposes you to not only new information but also to new people whose lives and perspectives are different from your own.

 
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