HUMANS OF THE U: EDEN FLAKE
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Meet Eden Flake, a 13-year-old swimmer who attended a University of Utah swim camp and would love to attend the U.
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HUMANS OF THE U: JEREMY HANSEN
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“People are my life. Since I can remember, I have longed to feel like I was a part of something bigger than myself, to work and strive for equality and community as openly and truly as I can.”
Read MoreRESILIENT KIDS
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New research finds traditional learning and testing situations may be missing important strengths of children who grow up in high-stress environments.
Read MoreHUMANS OF THE U: TAMERIN SMITH
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I decided I would start a year of saying “yes” to everything, no matter how scared I was. My biggest adventure took me to Haiti to work with amputee mothers from the 2010 earthquake. There was no electricity after 7 p.m., and you could not step off your porch at night because the guard dogs were trained to kill any stranger on the property.
Read MoreHUMANS OF THE U: LET FREEDOM RING
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In honor of his middle name, Luke Freedom Hansen, works to embody what it means to pursue the American Dream while remembering the sacrifices of his ancestors.
Read MoreMERGING RESEARCH AND DESIGN
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The new Center for Ecological Planning and Design bridges the gaps among research, design and planning fields across campus.
Read MoreVULTURE CONSERVATION
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HawkWatch International partners with the U to study raptors in Africa.
Read MoreHUMANS OF THE U: TINO NYAWELO
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TIno Nyawelo fell in love with physics as a high schooler in South Sudan. With the help of teachers, mentors and outreach organizations, he left the violence of his country to pursue graduate studies in Europe, and eventually joined the U physics faculty. Now, he shares his love of science with refugee youth struggling to adapt to the Utah school system.
Read MoreHUMANS OF THE U: DAVID MEIKLE
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“There are seven different billboard designs that have been used at entry points to the state. It is fun when you are coming back from a road trip and you see a sign that says ‘Welcome to Utah’ and you know that was the artwork you created for it.”
Read MoreHUMANS OF THE U: PETER HOGDSON
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“I didn’t realize where my passion for food came from originally. I’m the oldest of nine kids and with no father, I tried to help my mother.”
Read MoreHUMANS OF THE U: WHIT HOLLIS
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“When I came to the U, I was told things like, “this is a commuter school,” “a lot of students are married with kids,” and “students don’t want a nightlife.” All of which I’ve found to be untrue. Students want an active and vibrant college campus life.”
Read MoreHUMANS OF THE U: RICHARD FAIRCHILD
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Richard Fairchild built a conference room table to give new life to basketball floorboards that are a part of the U’s history.
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