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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

Great Salt Lake’s mystery islands

U geologists are investigating if the groundwater revealed by reed-covered mounds can be tapped to restore broken lakebed crusts.

Astronomers celebrate images decades in the making

U astronomers celebrate the release of the first images from the Rubin Observatory, which captures the largest field of view of any telescope in operation.

‘The elephant in the room’ for science communication

Science organizations are ill-prepared to leverage current media landscapes most effectively to communicate with the public partly due to social media platforms preventing meaningful research.

A change in leadership at Huntsman Cancer Institute

Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO Mary Beckerle announced her plans to step aside, while Brad Cairns, professor of oncological sciences and HCI head of academic affairs, will take the helm.

Ever wonder how an EV stacks up against a gas car?

U student Adrian Martino partners with Utah Clean Energy to develop handy online tool that compares long-term costs of driving and CO2 missions of EVs versus similar internal combustion models.

Utah Asia Campus students document lifesaving dental work in the Philippines

A new student-produced documentary titled “Davao Smiles” follows a two-day outreach event in Davao City that provides free dental care to underserved children and families.

4 U students receive Fulbright Awards for 2025-26

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this nationally competitive program supports academic exchanges between the U.S. and over 140 countries.

6 questions (and answers) about the U’s new logo

Members of the U community will start to see more and more of the U’s newly unveiled institutional logo.

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.

Great Salt Lake’s mystery islands

U geologists are investigating if the groundwater revealed by reed-covered mounds can be tapped to restore broken lakebed crusts.

Astronomers celebrate images decades in the making

U astronomers celebrate the release of the first images from the Rubin Observatory, which captures the largest field of view of any telescope in operation.

‘The elephant in the room’ for science communication

Science organizations are ill-prepared to leverage current media landscapes most effectively to communicate with the public partly due to social media platforms preventing meaningful research.

A change in leadership at Huntsman Cancer Institute

Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO Mary Beckerle announced her plans to step aside, while Brad Cairns, professor of oncological sciences and HCI head of academic affairs, will take the helm.

Ever wonder how an EV stacks up against a gas car?

U student Adrian Martino partners with Utah Clean Energy to develop handy online tool that compares long-term costs of driving and CO2 missions of EVs versus similar internal combustion models.

Utah Asia Campus students document lifesaving dental work in the Philippines

A new student-produced documentary titled “Davao Smiles” follows a two-day outreach event in Davao City that provides free dental care to underserved children and families.

4 U students receive Fulbright Awards for 2025-26

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this nationally competitive program supports academic exchanges between the U.S. and over 140 countries.

6 questions (and answers) about the U’s new logo

Members of the U community will start to see more and more of the U’s newly unveiled institutional logo.

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.

Great Salt Lake’s mystery islands

U geologists are investigating if the groundwater revealed by reed-covered mounds can be tapped to restore broken lakebed crusts.

Astronomers celebrate images decades in the making

U astronomers celebrate the release of the first images from the Rubin Observatory, which captures the largest field of view of any telescope in operation.

‘The elephant in the room’ for science communication

Science organizations are ill-prepared to leverage current media landscapes most effectively to communicate with the public partly due to social media platforms preventing meaningful research.

A change in leadership at Huntsman Cancer Institute

Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO Mary Beckerle announced her plans to step aside, while Brad Cairns, professor of oncological sciences and HCI head of academic affairs, will take the helm.

Ever wonder how an EV stacks up against a gas car?

U student Adrian Martino partners with Utah Clean Energy to develop handy online tool that compares long-term costs of driving and CO2 missions of EVs versus similar internal combustion models.

Utah Asia Campus students document lifesaving dental work in the Philippines

A new student-produced documentary titled “Davao Smiles” follows a two-day outreach event in Davao City that provides free dental care to underserved children and families.

4 U students receive Fulbright Awards for 2025-26

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this nationally competitive program supports academic exchanges between the U.S. and over 140 countries.

6 questions (and answers) about the U’s new logo

Members of the U community will start to see more and more of the U’s newly unveiled institutional logo.

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.

Great Salt Lake’s mystery islands

U geologists are investigating if the groundwater revealed by reed-covered mounds can be tapped to restore broken lakebed crusts.

Astronomers celebrate images decades in the making

U astronomers celebrate the release of the first images from the Rubin Observatory, which captures the largest field of view of any telescope in operation.

‘The elephant in the room’ for science communication

Science organizations are ill-prepared to leverage current media landscapes most effectively to communicate with the public partly due to social media platforms preventing meaningful research.

A change in leadership at Huntsman Cancer Institute

Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO Mary Beckerle announced her plans to step aside, while Brad Cairns, professor of oncological sciences and HCI head of academic affairs, will take the helm.

Ever wonder how an EV stacks up against a gas car?

U student Adrian Martino partners with Utah Clean Energy to develop handy online tool that compares long-term costs of driving and CO2 missions of EVs versus similar internal combustion models.

Utah Asia Campus students document lifesaving dental work in the Philippines

A new student-produced documentary titled “Davao Smiles” follows a two-day outreach event in Davao City that provides free dental care to underserved children and families.

4 U students receive Fulbright Awards for 2025-26

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this nationally competitive program supports academic exchanges between the U.S. and over 140 countries.

6 questions (and answers) about the U’s new logo

Members of the U community will start to see more and more of the U’s newly unveiled institutional logo.

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.

 
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