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Campus police dispatch system streamlined

A change to the record management system used by U police officers and detectives allows them to access dispatch calls that may have occurred before, or separate from, an official police case.

Campus Store shows the love

The Change Roundup Program asks patrons to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, and excess funds are donated to campus organizations and charities that serve the U community.

Happy trails, Fred

As Fred Esplin steps down as vice president for institutional advancement, the capstone of his 40 years at the U, he says “I never imagined in my wildest dreams I would have the opportunities I have had.”

Self-Injury Awareness Day

This grassroots event is aimed at acknowledging the strength and resilience of individuals who often suffer in silence.

Historic photography

The Natural History Museum of Utah is home to a collection of lantern slides featuring Native Americans of the Southwest.

Commit to better air year-round

Consider making alternative transportation part of your everyday life.

 
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Osher Institute offers lessons for a lifetime

For many people, every day is an opportunity to seek knowledge to enrich their lives.

Explore outdoor adventures at the U

Experience the stunning landscapes of Utah through a diverse lineup of trips.

Burning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna

Research by NHMU curators Tyler Faith and Mitchell Power showcased in new exhibit about how wildfire patterns change in response to climate change and herbivore extinction

Does coffee prevent head and neck cancer?

Meta-analysis of past studies suggests positive effect, calculating reduced risk of certain cancers for coffee and tea drinkers

Building a multilayered drug delivery system activated by ultrasound

NIH-funded researchers led by U biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek develop a way to deliver therapeutic levels of drugs to the brain in ways that maximize their benefit and minimize risks

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.

Osher Institute offers lessons for a lifetime

For many people, every day is an opportunity to seek knowledge to enrich their lives.

Explore outdoor adventures at the U

Experience the stunning landscapes of Utah through a diverse lineup of trips.

Burning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna

Research by NHMU curators Tyler Faith and Mitchell Power showcased in new exhibit about how wildfire patterns change in response to climate change and herbivore extinction

Does coffee prevent head and neck cancer?

Meta-analysis of past studies suggests positive effect, calculating reduced risk of certain cancers for coffee and tea drinkers

Building a multilayered drug delivery system activated by ultrasound

NIH-funded researchers led by U biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek develop a way to deliver therapeutic levels of drugs to the brain in ways that maximize their benefit and minimize risks

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.

Osher Institute offers lessons for a lifetime

For many people, every day is an opportunity to seek knowledge to enrich their lives.

Explore outdoor adventures at the U

Experience the stunning landscapes of Utah through a diverse lineup of trips.

Burning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna

Research by NHMU curators Tyler Faith and Mitchell Power showcased in new exhibit about how wildfire patterns change in response to climate change and herbivore extinction

Does coffee prevent head and neck cancer?

Meta-analysis of past studies suggests positive effect, calculating reduced risk of certain cancers for coffee and tea drinkers

Building a multilayered drug delivery system activated by ultrasound

NIH-funded researchers led by U biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek develop a way to deliver therapeutic levels of drugs to the brain in ways that maximize their benefit and minimize risks

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.

Osher Institute offers lessons for a lifetime

For many people, every day is an opportunity to seek knowledge to enrich their lives.

Explore outdoor adventures at the U

Experience the stunning landscapes of Utah through a diverse lineup of trips.

Burning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna

Research by NHMU curators Tyler Faith and Mitchell Power showcased in new exhibit about how wildfire patterns change in response to climate change and herbivore extinction

Does coffee prevent head and neck cancer?

Meta-analysis of past studies suggests positive effect, calculating reduced risk of certain cancers for coffee and tea drinkers

Building a multilayered drug delivery system activated by ultrasound

NIH-funded researchers led by U biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek develop a way to deliver therapeutic levels of drugs to the brain in ways that maximize their benefit and minimize risks

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.

 
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