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Campus lawns will survive, not thrive

Green grass is giving way to a brownish-yellow hue as the U plays its part to conserve water.

SLCC and the U break ground in Herriman

The new 90-acre campus will open in 2023.

U to test if video games can relieve late-life depression

The clinical trial is supported by a $7.5M grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Understanding COVID-19 variants

All viruses mutate.

mRNA vaccines slash risk of COVID-19 infection by 91% in fully vaccinated people

Illness is significantly milder in rare “breakthrough” cases of the disease.

3-D printed replicas reveal swimming capabilities of ancient cephalopods

Experiments in water tanks, including a U pool, suggest the ancient animals lived a vertical marine lifestyle.

Remembering a shameful period of North American history

“We need to know what happened to the children who never returned home.”

Harmful algal blooms in Utah

Learn about the phenomenon and how to stay safe.

Fungi that live in the gut influence health and disease

Vaccines that balance gut microbial communities may one day be used to improve gastrointestinal health.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
WellU and COVID vaccines

The COVID vaccine is being added as a wellness activity this year.


Awardees of fall 2021 UMFA-Marriott Library Grants announced

These awards are part of “Landscape, Land Art and the American West.”


Call for Founders Day nominations

Nominations must be submitted by end of day Friday, Oct. 1.


Music lessons available

Lessons are for children interested in piano or strings.


Awardees of fall 2021 UMFA-Marriott Library Grants announced

These awards are part of “Landscape, Land Art and the American West.”


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Campus Events

CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Tokyo-bound for U Olympians

Meet the 10 athletes with ties to the U heading to the Summer Olympics.

Shared equity leadership

How we can all join in creating a more equitable university environment.

New chair in Department of Health & Kinesiology

Brusseau joined the University of Utah in 2012.

An Explorer Corps anniversary adventure

Lifelong Utah residents and committed road trippers, Francene and Kenneth Spencer ticked off 2,500 miles in 15 days.

 
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CAMPUS EVENTS

 
 
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