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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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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Lassonde family commits another $25 million to advance entrepreneurship

The generous new gift is another major investment in the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute.

Holly Rowe to Class of 2025: ‘Be reckless with your confidence’

Long-time ESPN commentator and U alum, Holly Rowe, encouraged the class of 2025 to envision the life they want and create it.

Chemist Henry S. White named 2025 Rosenblatt honoree

White has demonstrated a deep commitment to student success and is credited with transforming general chemistry education at the U.

Secrets of the Haenyeo divers

“It’s like they have a superpower”: Genetic analysis of all-women extreme divers finds changes linked to blood pressure, cold tolerance.

Humans of the U: Kay Jimenez

“In thinking about everything that’s been going on the last four years and where I’m at right now.”

Humans of the U: Chimdi Ihediwa

“Coming to the University of Utah was a really good academic opportunity. I’ve been very fortunate.”

Humans of the U: Sophia Anderson

“My time at the university has been more than academics, it has also been about personal development.”

Humans of the U: Dongeun Kang

“I now know this for sure: I want the stories I create through my videos to leave a meaningful impression on someone.”

Humans of the U: Yeseo ‘Ava’ Ahn

“Throughout my time at the U, I’ve not only built a strong community and lifelong friendships but also engaged in experiences that have shaped who I am today.”

Humans of the U: Anastasia Kornyukhina

“Confidence isn’t something that magically appears — you build it, one terrifying presentation at a time.”

Special occasion dining destinations

Check out these dependable favorites in Salt Lake City—some even owned by U alumni.

Humans of the U: Whamin Yoon

“If I had to sum up my college journey in three words, it would be growth, opportunity, and connection.”

Lassonde family commits another $25 million to advance entrepreneurship

The generous new gift is another major investment in the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute.

Holly Rowe to Class of 2025: ‘Be reckless with your confidence’

Long-time ESPN commentator and U alum, Holly Rowe, encouraged the class of 2025 to envision the life they want and create it.

Chemist Henry S. White named 2025 Rosenblatt honoree

White has demonstrated a deep commitment to student success and is credited with transforming general chemistry education at the U.

Secrets of the Haenyeo divers

“It’s like they have a superpower”: Genetic analysis of all-women extreme divers finds changes linked to blood pressure, cold tolerance.

Humans of the U: Kay Jimenez

“In thinking about everything that’s been going on the last four years and where I’m at right now.”

Humans of the U: Chimdi Ihediwa

“Coming to the University of Utah was a really good academic opportunity. I’ve been very fortunate.”

Humans of the U: Sophia Anderson

“My time at the university has been more than academics, it has also been about personal development.”

Humans of the U: Dongeun Kang

“I now know this for sure: I want the stories I create through my videos to leave a meaningful impression on someone.”

Humans of the U: Yeseo ‘Ava’ Ahn

“Throughout my time at the U, I’ve not only built a strong community and lifelong friendships but also engaged in experiences that have shaped who I am today.”

Humans of the U: Anastasia Kornyukhina

“Confidence isn’t something that magically appears — you build it, one terrifying presentation at a time.”

Special occasion dining destinations

Check out these dependable favorites in Salt Lake City—some even owned by U alumni.

Humans of the U: Whamin Yoon

“If I had to sum up my college journey in three words, it would be growth, opportunity, and connection.”

Lassonde family commits another $25 million to advance entrepreneurship

The generous new gift is another major investment in the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute.

Holly Rowe to Class of 2025: ‘Be reckless with your confidence’

Long-time ESPN commentator and U alum, Holly Rowe, encouraged the class of 2025 to envision the life they want and create it.

Chemist Henry S. White named 2025 Rosenblatt honoree

White has demonstrated a deep commitment to student success and is credited with transforming general chemistry education at the U.

Secrets of the Haenyeo divers

“It’s like they have a superpower”: Genetic analysis of all-women extreme divers finds changes linked to blood pressure, cold tolerance.

Humans of the U: Kay Jimenez

“In thinking about everything that’s been going on the last four years and where I’m at right now.”

Humans of the U: Chimdi Ihediwa

“Coming to the University of Utah was a really good academic opportunity. I’ve been very fortunate.”

Humans of the U: Sophia Anderson

“My time at the university has been more than academics, it has also been about personal development.”

Humans of the U: Dongeun Kang

“I now know this for sure: I want the stories I create through my videos to leave a meaningful impression on someone.”

Humans of the U: Yeseo ‘Ava’ Ahn

“Throughout my time at the U, I’ve not only built a strong community and lifelong friendships but also engaged in experiences that have shaped who I am today.”

Humans of the U: Anastasia Kornyukhina

“Confidence isn’t something that magically appears — you build it, one terrifying presentation at a time.”

Special occasion dining destinations

Check out these dependable favorites in Salt Lake City—some even owned by U alumni.

Humans of the U: Whamin Yoon

“If I had to sum up my college journey in three words, it would be growth, opportunity, and connection.”

Lassonde family commits another $25 million to advance entrepreneurship

The generous new gift is another major investment in the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute.

Holly Rowe to Class of 2025: ‘Be reckless with your confidence’

Long-time ESPN commentator and U alum, Holly Rowe, encouraged the class of 2025 to envision the life they want and create it.

Chemist Henry S. White named 2025 Rosenblatt honoree

White has demonstrated a deep commitment to student success and is credited with transforming general chemistry education at the U.

Secrets of the Haenyeo divers

“It’s like they have a superpower”: Genetic analysis of all-women extreme divers finds changes linked to blood pressure, cold tolerance.

Humans of the U: Kay Jimenez

“In thinking about everything that’s been going on the last four years and where I’m at right now.”

Humans of the U: Chimdi Ihediwa

“Coming to the University of Utah was a really good academic opportunity. I’ve been very fortunate.”

Humans of the U: Sophia Anderson

“My time at the university has been more than academics, it has also been about personal development.”

Humans of the U: Dongeun Kang

“I now know this for sure: I want the stories I create through my videos to leave a meaningful impression on someone.”

Humans of the U: Yeseo ‘Ava’ Ahn

“Throughout my time at the U, I’ve not only built a strong community and lifelong friendships but also engaged in experiences that have shaped who I am today.”

Humans of the U: Anastasia Kornyukhina

“Confidence isn’t something that magically appears — you build it, one terrifying presentation at a time.”

Special occasion dining destinations

Check out these dependable favorites in Salt Lake City—some even owned by U alumni.

Humans of the U: Whamin Yoon

“If I had to sum up my college journey in three words, it would be growth, opportunity, and connection.”

 
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