Great Salt Lake’s mystery islands
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U geologists are investigating phragmites-covered mounds that reveal spots where ancient groundwater reaches daylight.
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‘The elephant in the room’ for science communication
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Science organizations are ill-prepared to leverage current media landscapes most effectively to communicate with the public. A new article asserts that the struggle is partly due to social media platforms preventing meaningful research.
Read MoreEver wonder how an EV stacks up against a gas car?
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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.
Read MoreUtah Asia Campus students document lifesaving dental work in the Philippines
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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.
Read More4 U students receive Fulbright Awards for 2025-26
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Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this nationally competitive program supports academic exchanges between the United States and over 140 countries around the world.
Read MoreIt may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving
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U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.
Read MoreIllustration student wins 175th Anniversary Art Contest
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Hannah Carr’s design will feature a large Block U with images of students engaged in various creative activities on campus.
Read MoreNot all programs cost the same: Here’s why that matters
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How MAP helps the U make smart, mission-driven choices about academic programs and resource use.
Read More2025 parking increases: What campus needs to know
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Navigating parking challenges on college campuses is a shared experience for many students, faculty and administrators.
Read MorePanel touts Juneteenth’s historic significance
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At the U’s Juneteenth event, a panel of prominent campus voices called for more community ownership of our shared history.
Read MoreAnti-HIV drug based on U research wins FDA approval
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Biochemist Wesley Sundquist studied the virus’ molecular structure and wound up discovering its Achilles heel.
Read MoreRecreation, nature as cures for burnout
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Health care professionals are especially prone to stress and burnout. Taking time to be outside—even just for a few minutes—and recreate is key to treating and preventing burnout.
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