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2018 Social Media Recap

This year’s U social media reflected the gamut of emotions and events experienced on campus. And, as always, the U’s Instagram featured the signature stunning vistas of the U.

Humans of the U: Roundup

Sharing compelling stories from the heart of the U’s campus.

Announcements

JUMP TO: University announces actions to improve campus safety and security Jason Shepherd receives $2.5 million to study Alzheimer’s disease Feed U Pantry University Teaching Grants Recipients of the Fall 2018 GLAD and Spring 2019 grant and award deadlines UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ACTIONS TO IMPROVE CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″][/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]University of Utah President Ruth Watkins […]

 

Your gallbladder and you

[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]Your gallbladder is a small organ that can cause big problems if you don’t take care of it. When working properly this pouch the size of a deflated balloon stores bile produced by the liver. It squeezes that bile into the small intestine to help with digestion, particularly foods with higher fat content. […]

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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Tusks up, Utah: Remarkable mascots and Ice Age icons

The Utah Hockey Club rebranded to Utah Mammoth. In honor of NHMU’s newest special exhibition, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” here are other potential ice-age inspiration mascots.

It may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving

U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.

Don’t forget to look up!

While you’re admiring what’s blooming down low, don’t forget to look up. Summer is in full swing at the Red Butte Garden—come say “Hi!” to our hawks.

Increasing imaging capabilities with the Free.Max MRI

The scanner allows imaging for patient populations that were previously limited or excluded from MRI imaging.

Illustration student wins 175th Anniversary Art Contest

Hannah Carr’s design will feature a large Block U with images of students engaged in various creative activities on campus.

@theU June 30, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Not all programs cost the same: Here’s why that matters

How MAP helps the U make smart, mission-driven choices about academic programs and resource use.

2025 parking increases: What campus needs to know

Navigating parking challenges on college campuses is a shared experience for many students, faculty and administrators.

U road trip highlights business partnerships

The multi-day trip allowed for strengthening relationships and building infrastructure for sustained policy impact.

Humans of the U: Heidi Herrick

“I have my dream job here. I get to see these phenomenal women actually fulfill some of their goals or dreams, find their voice and that’s pretty amazing to be a part of.”

World UFO Day

Enthusiasts celebrate World UFO Day on July 2, but Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena are a national security problem. U geographers discuss their efforts to distinguish which are legitimate threats

Neighbors connect with U leaders at annual open house

The event underscored a shift in the university’s approach to community engagement with neighbors.

Tusks up, Utah: Remarkable mascots and Ice Age icons

The Utah Hockey Club rebranded to Utah Mammoth. In honor of NHMU’s newest special exhibition, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” here are other potential ice-age inspiration mascots.

It may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving

U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.

Don’t forget to look up!

While you’re admiring what’s blooming down low, don’t forget to look up. Summer is in full swing at the Red Butte Garden—come say “Hi!” to our hawks.

Increasing imaging capabilities with the Free.Max MRI

The scanner allows imaging for patient populations that were previously limited or excluded from MRI imaging.

Illustration student wins 175th Anniversary Art Contest

Hannah Carr’s design will feature a large Block U with images of students engaged in various creative activities on campus.

@theU June 30, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Not all programs cost the same: Here’s why that matters

How MAP helps the U make smart, mission-driven choices about academic programs and resource use.

2025 parking increases: What campus needs to know

Navigating parking challenges on college campuses is a shared experience for many students, faculty and administrators.

U road trip highlights business partnerships

The multi-day trip allowed for strengthening relationships and building infrastructure for sustained policy impact.

Humans of the U: Heidi Herrick

“I have my dream job here. I get to see these phenomenal women actually fulfill some of their goals or dreams, find their voice and that’s pretty amazing to be a part of.”

World UFO Day

Enthusiasts celebrate World UFO Day on July 2, but Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena are a national security problem. U geographers discuss their efforts to distinguish which are legitimate threats

Neighbors connect with U leaders at annual open house

The event underscored a shift in the university’s approach to community engagement with neighbors.

Tusks up, Utah: Remarkable mascots and Ice Age icons

The Utah Hockey Club rebranded to Utah Mammoth. In honor of NHMU’s newest special exhibition, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” here are other potential ice-age inspiration mascots.

It may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving

U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.

Don’t forget to look up!

While you’re admiring what’s blooming down low, don’t forget to look up. Summer is in full swing at the Red Butte Garden—come say “Hi!” to our hawks.

Increasing imaging capabilities with the Free.Max MRI

The scanner allows imaging for patient populations that were previously limited or excluded from MRI imaging.

Illustration student wins 175th Anniversary Art Contest

Hannah Carr’s design will feature a large Block U with images of students engaged in various creative activities on campus.

@theU June 30, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Not all programs cost the same: Here’s why that matters

How MAP helps the U make smart, mission-driven choices about academic programs and resource use.

2025 parking increases: What campus needs to know

Navigating parking challenges on college campuses is a shared experience for many students, faculty and administrators.

U road trip highlights business partnerships

The multi-day trip allowed for strengthening relationships and building infrastructure for sustained policy impact.

Humans of the U: Heidi Herrick

“I have my dream job here. I get to see these phenomenal women actually fulfill some of their goals or dreams, find their voice and that’s pretty amazing to be a part of.”

World UFO Day

Enthusiasts celebrate World UFO Day on July 2, but Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena are a national security problem. U geographers discuss their efforts to distinguish which are legitimate threats

Neighbors connect with U leaders at annual open house

The event underscored a shift in the university’s approach to community engagement with neighbors.

Tusks up, Utah: Remarkable mascots and Ice Age icons

The Utah Hockey Club rebranded to Utah Mammoth. In honor of NHMU’s newest special exhibition, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” here are other potential ice-age inspiration mascots.

It may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving

U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.

Don’t forget to look up!

While you’re admiring what’s blooming down low, don’t forget to look up. Summer is in full swing at the Red Butte Garden—come say “Hi!” to our hawks.

Increasing imaging capabilities with the Free.Max MRI

The scanner allows imaging for patient populations that were previously limited or excluded from MRI imaging.

Illustration student wins 175th Anniversary Art Contest

Hannah Carr’s design will feature a large Block U with images of students engaged in various creative activities on campus.

@theU June 30, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Not all programs cost the same: Here’s why that matters

How MAP helps the U make smart, mission-driven choices about academic programs and resource use.

2025 parking increases: What campus needs to know

Navigating parking challenges on college campuses is a shared experience for many students, faculty and administrators.

U road trip highlights business partnerships

The multi-day trip allowed for strengthening relationships and building infrastructure for sustained policy impact.

Humans of the U: Heidi Herrick

“I have my dream job here. I get to see these phenomenal women actually fulfill some of their goals or dreams, find their voice and that’s pretty amazing to be a part of.”

World UFO Day

Enthusiasts celebrate World UFO Day on July 2, but Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena are a national security problem. U geographers discuss their efforts to distinguish which are legitimate threats

Neighbors connect with U leaders at annual open house

The event underscored a shift in the university’s approach to community engagement with neighbors.

 
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