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A vision for educational and student success

Senior VP Dan Reed charters a campus task force to explore the accessibility and potential growth of the university.

Turning algae into fuel

U engineers develop a fast method to convert algae to biocrude.

Valuing the U

The U is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a superb education with great career preparation at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review.

Real food, real progress

Why eating food produced locally, under fair and safe conditions, matters.

A glimpse of the startup life

A U alumna and bioengineer explains the value of a science background in business.

Healthier Campus Initiative

The U has adopted guidelines to promote better health on campus through nutrition, physical activity and programming over the next three years.

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Tailocins: The next generation of antibiotics could come from viruses that infect bacteria

Basic science is paving the way for novel solutions to global challenges, like antibiotic resistance.

The enigmatic origins of high energy cosmic rays

Expansion of Telescope Array in Utah’s West Desert will yield more clues about these mysterious particles that carry far more energy than an Earth-bound accelerator can deliver.

AI: Friend and foe to the environment

William Anderegg, Isabelle Freiling and Derek Mallia spoke about AI’s impacts on the environment, dangers of AI-generated misinformation, and using AI for wildfire forecasting at the One-U Responsible AI Initiative symposium.

Senate Summary | Dec. 2, 2024

Here is a highlight from the Dec. 2 Academic Senate meeting.

Humans of the U: Kieron Walquist

“[Reading and writing] provided solace and an escape, sometimes out of my own head, and I found that I could not have survived without these practices and the ability to express my world and myself in these ways.”

Humans of the U: Rev. Cindy Solomon-Klebba

“What makes us uniquely human is that ability to reach beyond ourselves and find meaning. All of us want meaning in our life, and that, to me, encapsulates the idea of spirituality.”

Humans of the U: Lucas Hoeksema

“When I leave the U, I hope to have helped other students find opportunities within campus to really help grow themselves.”

@theU November 25, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Discovering the traits of extinct birds

Analysis by U biologists found birds endemic to islands, lacking flight, with large bodies and pointy wings are the most vulnerable.

Stroke patients may benefit from virtual rehab

Stroke care is expensive, and telerehabilitation may give patients better results and be cheaper than the usual therapy they’d receive in a clinical setting.

2024 University of Utah gift guide

Looking for unique holiday gifts? We’ve got you! From handmade products by local artisans to experience-based gifts, there’s something for everyone on your list in this gift guide. 

Native American ethnobotany at Red Butte Garden

November was National Native American Heritage Month, providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate one of Red Butte Garden’s Heidi Simper’s favorite topics—Native American ethnobotany!

Tailocins: The next generation of antibiotics could come from viruses that infect bacteria

Basic science is paving the way for novel solutions to global challenges, like antibiotic resistance.

The enigmatic origins of high energy cosmic rays

Expansion of Telescope Array in Utah’s West Desert will yield more clues about these mysterious particles that carry far more energy than an Earth-bound accelerator can deliver.

AI: Friend and foe to the environment

William Anderegg, Isabelle Freiling and Derek Mallia spoke about AI’s impacts on the environment, dangers of AI-generated misinformation, and using AI for wildfire forecasting at the One-U Responsible AI Initiative symposium.

Senate Summary | Dec. 2, 2024

Here is a highlight from the Dec. 2 Academic Senate meeting.

Humans of the U: Kieron Walquist

“[Reading and writing] provided solace and an escape, sometimes out of my own head, and I found that I could not have survived without these practices and the ability to express my world and myself in these ways.”

Humans of the U: Rev. Cindy Solomon-Klebba

“What makes us uniquely human is that ability to reach beyond ourselves and find meaning. All of us want meaning in our life, and that, to me, encapsulates the idea of spirituality.”

Humans of the U: Lucas Hoeksema

“When I leave the U, I hope to have helped other students find opportunities within campus to really help grow themselves.”

@theU November 25, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Discovering the traits of extinct birds

Analysis by U biologists found birds endemic to islands, lacking flight, with large bodies and pointy wings are the most vulnerable.

Stroke patients may benefit from virtual rehab

Stroke care is expensive, and telerehabilitation may give patients better results and be cheaper than the usual therapy they’d receive in a clinical setting.

2024 University of Utah gift guide

Looking for unique holiday gifts? We’ve got you! From handmade products by local artisans to experience-based gifts, there’s something for everyone on your list in this gift guide. 

Native American ethnobotany at Red Butte Garden

November was National Native American Heritage Month, providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate one of Red Butte Garden’s Heidi Simper’s favorite topics—Native American ethnobotany!

Tailocins: The next generation of antibiotics could come from viruses that infect bacteria

Basic science is paving the way for novel solutions to global challenges, like antibiotic resistance.

The enigmatic origins of high energy cosmic rays

Expansion of Telescope Array in Utah’s West Desert will yield more clues about these mysterious particles that carry far more energy than an Earth-bound accelerator can deliver.

AI: Friend and foe to the environment

William Anderegg, Isabelle Freiling and Derek Mallia spoke about AI’s impacts on the environment, dangers of AI-generated misinformation, and using AI for wildfire forecasting at the One-U Responsible AI Initiative symposium.

Senate Summary | Dec. 2, 2024

Here is a highlight from the Dec. 2 Academic Senate meeting.

Humans of the U: Kieron Walquist

“[Reading and writing] provided solace and an escape, sometimes out of my own head, and I found that I could not have survived without these practices and the ability to express my world and myself in these ways.”

Humans of the U: Rev. Cindy Solomon-Klebba

“What makes us uniquely human is that ability to reach beyond ourselves and find meaning. All of us want meaning in our life, and that, to me, encapsulates the idea of spirituality.”

Humans of the U: Lucas Hoeksema

“When I leave the U, I hope to have helped other students find opportunities within campus to really help grow themselves.”

@theU November 25, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Discovering the traits of extinct birds

Analysis by U biologists found birds endemic to islands, lacking flight, with large bodies and pointy wings are the most vulnerable.

Stroke patients may benefit from virtual rehab

Stroke care is expensive, and telerehabilitation may give patients better results and be cheaper than the usual therapy they’d receive in a clinical setting.

2024 University of Utah gift guide

Looking for unique holiday gifts? We’ve got you! From handmade products by local artisans to experience-based gifts, there’s something for everyone on your list in this gift guide. 

Native American ethnobotany at Red Butte Garden

November was National Native American Heritage Month, providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate one of Red Butte Garden’s Heidi Simper’s favorite topics—Native American ethnobotany!

Tailocins: The next generation of antibiotics could come from viruses that infect bacteria

Basic science is paving the way for novel solutions to global challenges, like antibiotic resistance.

The enigmatic origins of high energy cosmic rays

Expansion of Telescope Array in Utah’s West Desert will yield more clues about these mysterious particles that carry far more energy than an Earth-bound accelerator can deliver.

AI: Friend and foe to the environment

William Anderegg, Isabelle Freiling and Derek Mallia spoke about AI’s impacts on the environment, dangers of AI-generated misinformation, and using AI for wildfire forecasting at the One-U Responsible AI Initiative symposium.

Senate Summary | Dec. 2, 2024

Here is a highlight from the Dec. 2 Academic Senate meeting.

Humans of the U: Kieron Walquist

“[Reading and writing] provided solace and an escape, sometimes out of my own head, and I found that I could not have survived without these practices and the ability to express my world and myself in these ways.”

Humans of the U: Rev. Cindy Solomon-Klebba

“What makes us uniquely human is that ability to reach beyond ourselves and find meaning. All of us want meaning in our life, and that, to me, encapsulates the idea of spirituality.”

Humans of the U: Lucas Hoeksema

“When I leave the U, I hope to have helped other students find opportunities within campus to really help grow themselves.”

@theU November 25, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Discovering the traits of extinct birds

Analysis by U biologists found birds endemic to islands, lacking flight, with large bodies and pointy wings are the most vulnerable.

Stroke patients may benefit from virtual rehab

Stroke care is expensive, and telerehabilitation may give patients better results and be cheaper than the usual therapy they’d receive in a clinical setting.

2024 University of Utah gift guide

Looking for unique holiday gifts? We’ve got you! From handmade products by local artisans to experience-based gifts, there’s something for everyone on your list in this gift guide. 

Native American ethnobotany at Red Butte Garden

November was National Native American Heritage Month, providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate one of Red Butte Garden’s Heidi Simper’s favorite topics—Native American ethnobotany!

 
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