‘Take risks, make mistakes’
A U forest ecologist wins the prestigious Packard Fellowship, which allows freedom to pursue creative research directions.
Read MorePublic universities and America’s future
On Thursday, Sept. 20, President Ruth Watkins welcomed thought leaders from around the nation to reflect on the role of public universities in a changing America.
Read MoreTrade in that old lab freezer
New freezers save labs money and support the U’s sustainability goals.
Read MoreThe royal treatment
The 2018 Homecoming Royalty showcases and recognizes a few of the many outstanding students on our campus.
Read MoreAnnouncements
JUMP TO: U target of national white supremacist propaganda Virtual kidnapping scams on the rise Reuters ranks U 30th for most innovative universities in the world Election-related media requests NCSAM Week 4: Cybersecurity training for U employees October is Domestic and Dating Violence Awareness Month 2018 Triple I Initiative Team Building Grants John R. Park […]
Read MorePracticing a healthy mindset
[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Real Life Challenge There are two habits pertaining to movement in the Real Life Challenge: Be active for at least 10 minutes. Most of us have a million thoughts running through our minds at any moment, but very few of us set aside time to practice a healthy mindset. This pressure to […]
Read MoreTaylor Mac comes to campus
Back by Popular Demand, Taylor Mac Returns to UtahPresents with “24-Decade History of Popular Music (Abridged).”
Read MoreHR Updates
It’s National Retirement Security Week Save some time this week to attend sessions regarding saving for and preparing for retirement. Sessions will be held on campus in the Union Building and downtown in the new HR space in the 250 Tower. A schedule of presentations can be found here. Parking directions for sessions at the […]
Read MoreShop safety
When working around power tools, hand tools or shop equipment, being safe needs to be at the top of your list of accomplishments.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Kevin Davenport
“Before physics, I was a designer, which is all about communicating complex ideas in novel ways. So, I came up with a board game. The basic idea is that you build an electrical circuit with your neighbors. Each player is a type of material, like silicon or germanium. Using currencies such as energy and photons, you push electrons around to the interfaces of the materials to create light.”
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