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Sexual assault campus climate survey

Survey results show students are more engaged in discussions about sexual assault, but remain unaware of resources.

What love looks like—and what it does not

A working group at the U is looking at raising awareness about healthy relationships and warning signs of trouble.

‘One in a Million’

A new documentary tells the story of Tyler, who lost his ability to walk, see and hear by the time he was 10. The cause remained a mystery until U of U Health scientists searched his DNA for clues.

Youth in action

Bringing the worldwide work of human rights into a classroom.

Sharing in governance

The Academic Senate Personnel & Elections Committee needs your assistance.

Protecting the field of dreams

U engineers will develop sensors that know when cornfields are getting attacked by insects or weeds.

Air quality research

Researchers at the U renew their efforts to better understand who the big emitters are, who is being affected and how we can clear our air.

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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

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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.

Discovery of gene linked to high-altitude adaptation may transform blood cancer care

The indigenous Aymara people of the Andes have a gene variant that is associated with better outcomes for various blood diseases.

Anti-HIV drug U biochemist helped developed named Breakthrough of the Year

Wesley Sundquist conducted basic research that led to the drug lenacapavir, “a pivotal step toward diminishing HIV/AIDS as a global health crisis”

12 days of dinosaurs

NHMU’s paleontology team hand-picked 12 species for a holiday celebration, leading up to DinoFest 2025: Underwater Worlds on Jan. 25-26.

U Alumni presents: Founders Day 2025

These annual distinguished and honorary alumni awards, along with honorary degrees, are the highest honors awarded by the U.

How Greenland’s meltwater gets retained in its thawing ice sheet

The water eventually reaches the sea, but GPS data that tracks the rise and fall of Greenland bedrock reveals a complicated journey.

@theU December 9, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

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.

Discovery of gene linked to high-altitude adaptation may transform blood cancer care

The indigenous Aymara people of the Andes have a gene variant that is associated with better outcomes for various blood diseases.

Anti-HIV drug U biochemist helped developed named Breakthrough of the Year

Wesley Sundquist conducted basic research that led to the drug lenacapavir, “a pivotal step toward diminishing HIV/AIDS as a global health crisis”

12 days of dinosaurs

NHMU’s paleontology team hand-picked 12 species for a holiday celebration, leading up to DinoFest 2025: Underwater Worlds on Jan. 25-26.

U Alumni presents: Founders Day 2025

These annual distinguished and honorary alumni awards, along with honorary degrees, are the highest honors awarded by the U.

How Greenland’s meltwater gets retained in its thawing ice sheet

The water eventually reaches the sea, but GPS data that tracks the rise and fall of Greenland bedrock reveals a complicated journey.

@theU December 9, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

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.

Discovery of gene linked to high-altitude adaptation may transform blood cancer care

The indigenous Aymara people of the Andes have a gene variant that is associated with better outcomes for various blood diseases.

Anti-HIV drug U biochemist helped developed named Breakthrough of the Year

Wesley Sundquist conducted basic research that led to the drug lenacapavir, “a pivotal step toward diminishing HIV/AIDS as a global health crisis”

12 days of dinosaurs

NHMU’s paleontology team hand-picked 12 species for a holiday celebration, leading up to DinoFest 2025: Underwater Worlds on Jan. 25-26.

U Alumni presents: Founders Day 2025

These annual distinguished and honorary alumni awards, along with honorary degrees, are the highest honors awarded by the U.

How Greenland’s meltwater gets retained in its thawing ice sheet

The water eventually reaches the sea, but GPS data that tracks the rise and fall of Greenland bedrock reveals a complicated journey.

@theU December 9, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

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.

Discovery of gene linked to high-altitude adaptation may transform blood cancer care

The indigenous Aymara people of the Andes have a gene variant that is associated with better outcomes for various blood diseases.

Anti-HIV drug U biochemist helped developed named Breakthrough of the Year

Wesley Sundquist conducted basic research that led to the drug lenacapavir, “a pivotal step toward diminishing HIV/AIDS as a global health crisis”

12 days of dinosaurs

NHMU’s paleontology team hand-picked 12 species for a holiday celebration, leading up to DinoFest 2025: Underwater Worlds on Jan. 25-26.

U Alumni presents: Founders Day 2025

These annual distinguished and honorary alumni awards, along with honorary degrees, are the highest honors awarded by the U.

How Greenland’s meltwater gets retained in its thawing ice sheet

The water eventually reaches the sea, but GPS data that tracks the rise and fall of Greenland bedrock reveals a complicated journey.

@theU December 9, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

 
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