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Campus safety recommendations

Leaders across the University of Utah campus presented an update on the status of the 30 campus safety recommendations, including action items for implementation, and answered questions from the U’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019—focusing on training and education, staffing and improved communication processes.

U announces 2019 Commencement speaker

Civil rights veteran and U alum Rev. France A. Davis will deliver commencement address exploring the power of unity.

The U’s impact on air quality

How is the U curbing its own emissions?

First in the family

Hear what it’s like to be a college pioneer at First Gen-Con, an event to help first-generation students connect, share their experiences and meet staff and faculty who can help them navigate the college experience.

Commitment to sustainability

The U honors seven campus leaders with leadership awards at the Environment and Sustainability Research Symposium.

Mythical beasts, lyrical words

Poet Katharine Coles and artist Maureen O’Hara Ure to discuss their limited-edition book printed by Red Butte Press.

The politics of blame

Professor Martha Nussbaum—one of the world’s most celebrated political philosophers—will visit the U on Feb. 22, for the 2019 Tanner-McMurrin Lecture to examine the current political crisis and recommendations for how to mend divides in the country.

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The hidden spread of a common hospital-associated infection

C. diff, one of the most common health care-associated infections, spreads within ICUs more than three times more than previously thought, new U of U Health research has found.

Utah’s ELEVATE Center aims to reduce maternal deaths

Center funded by the National Institutes of Health builds national model to improve outcomes for moms and babies affected by substance use disorder.

Student commencement speaker: Equipped to endure

As a non-traditional student, Tracie Yellowman Tséyíníítsó’s educational journey took many unexpected steps.

Celebrating success: Match Day 2025

Our students matched into 22 specialties at top-tier programs across the country.

Journey back in time with ‘Classique’

The School of Dance invites you to experience this 19th century splendor brought to life by the U’s dance students.

The search for life beyond Earth

On April 8, explore the mysteries of the universe with Aomawa Shields, astronomer, astrobiologist and actor.

Humans of the U: Donzelle Taylor

Having honest conversations, even when I was young, made me understand how childhood adversities affect your adult life.

Building an archive and uncovering stories

Environmental Humanities is working with the Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation to build an archive in support of the Nation’s ability to preserve and tell its own stories.

5 books and 6 films to enjoy during Earth Month

April is a time to celebrate the Earth, its land, creatures and climate as it marks the arrival of Earth Month.

@theU March 31, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Honors College Praxis Labs tackle real-world challenges

These scholars will serve through May 2026 and then continue as members of the permanent scholars’ network.

Sharing cultural traditions, bringing campus together

The newly created Center for Community and Cultural Engagement (CCE) is developing programming to highlight the significant cultural contributions of the individual communities.

The hidden spread of a common hospital-associated infection

C. diff, one of the most common health care-associated infections, spreads within ICUs more than three times more than previously thought, new U of U Health research has found.

Utah’s ELEVATE Center aims to reduce maternal deaths

Center funded by the National Institutes of Health builds national model to improve outcomes for moms and babies affected by substance use disorder.

Student commencement speaker: Equipped to endure

As a non-traditional student, Tracie Yellowman Tséyíníítsó’s educational journey took many unexpected steps.

Celebrating success: Match Day 2025

Our students matched into 22 specialties at top-tier programs across the country.

Journey back in time with ‘Classique’

The School of Dance invites you to experience this 19th century splendor brought to life by the U’s dance students.

The search for life beyond Earth

On April 8, explore the mysteries of the universe with Aomawa Shields, astronomer, astrobiologist and actor.

Humans of the U: Donzelle Taylor

Having honest conversations, even when I was young, made me understand how childhood adversities affect your adult life.

Building an archive and uncovering stories

Environmental Humanities is working with the Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation to build an archive in support of the Nation’s ability to preserve and tell its own stories.

5 books and 6 films to enjoy during Earth Month

April is a time to celebrate the Earth, its land, creatures and climate as it marks the arrival of Earth Month.

@theU March 31, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Honors College Praxis Labs tackle real-world challenges

These scholars will serve through May 2026 and then continue as members of the permanent scholars’ network.

Sharing cultural traditions, bringing campus together

The newly created Center for Community and Cultural Engagement (CCE) is developing programming to highlight the significant cultural contributions of the individual communities.

The hidden spread of a common hospital-associated infection

C. diff, one of the most common health care-associated infections, spreads within ICUs more than three times more than previously thought, new U of U Health research has found.

Utah’s ELEVATE Center aims to reduce maternal deaths

Center funded by the National Institutes of Health builds national model to improve outcomes for moms and babies affected by substance use disorder.

Student commencement speaker: Equipped to endure

As a non-traditional student, Tracie Yellowman Tséyíníítsó’s educational journey took many unexpected steps.

Celebrating success: Match Day 2025

Our students matched into 22 specialties at top-tier programs across the country.

Journey back in time with ‘Classique’

The School of Dance invites you to experience this 19th century splendor brought to life by the U’s dance students.

The search for life beyond Earth

On April 8, explore the mysteries of the universe with Aomawa Shields, astronomer, astrobiologist and actor.

Humans of the U: Donzelle Taylor

Having honest conversations, even when I was young, made me understand how childhood adversities affect your adult life.

Building an archive and uncovering stories

Environmental Humanities is working with the Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation to build an archive in support of the Nation’s ability to preserve and tell its own stories.

5 books and 6 films to enjoy during Earth Month

April is a time to celebrate the Earth, its land, creatures and climate as it marks the arrival of Earth Month.

@theU March 31, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Honors College Praxis Labs tackle real-world challenges

These scholars will serve through May 2026 and then continue as members of the permanent scholars’ network.

Sharing cultural traditions, bringing campus together

The newly created Center for Community and Cultural Engagement (CCE) is developing programming to highlight the significant cultural contributions of the individual communities.

The hidden spread of a common hospital-associated infection

C. diff, one of the most common health care-associated infections, spreads within ICUs more than three times more than previously thought, new U of U Health research has found.

Utah’s ELEVATE Center aims to reduce maternal deaths

Center funded by the National Institutes of Health builds national model to improve outcomes for moms and babies affected by substance use disorder.

Student commencement speaker: Equipped to endure

As a non-traditional student, Tracie Yellowman Tséyíníítsó’s educational journey took many unexpected steps.

Celebrating success: Match Day 2025

Our students matched into 22 specialties at top-tier programs across the country.

Journey back in time with ‘Classique’

The School of Dance invites you to experience this 19th century splendor brought to life by the U’s dance students.

The search for life beyond Earth

On April 8, explore the mysteries of the universe with Aomawa Shields, astronomer, astrobiologist and actor.

Humans of the U: Donzelle Taylor

Having honest conversations, even when I was young, made me understand how childhood adversities affect your adult life.

Building an archive and uncovering stories

Environmental Humanities is working with the Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation to build an archive in support of the Nation’s ability to preserve and tell its own stories.

5 books and 6 films to enjoy during Earth Month

April is a time to celebrate the Earth, its land, creatures and climate as it marks the arrival of Earth Month.

@theU March 31, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Honors College Praxis Labs tackle real-world challenges

These scholars will serve through May 2026 and then continue as members of the permanent scholars’ network.

Sharing cultural traditions, bringing campus together

The newly created Center for Community and Cultural Engagement (CCE) is developing programming to highlight the significant cultural contributions of the individual communities.

 
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