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MAKE A BREAK FOR IT

It’s not too late to apply for alternative spring breaks. Students share how the experience changed their lives.

MAKING SENSE OF THE 2016 ELECTIONS

Political science associate professor Jim Curry explains how this campus event will help people ‘make sense’ of a few issues and spark deeper engagement in the political process—now and perhaps in the future.

HIDDEN GEMS

The 2017 university calendar features hidden gems from around campus and is now available to order or pick up at the Campus Store.

FOOD ACTIVISM

University of California at Santa Cruz professor explores new food activism in relation to the existing alternative food movement at Social Soup Lecture, Oct. 17.

Student Life
Research images as art competition | Optimal well-being online course series | Graduate sooner with fall break intensive classes
A Healthier U
10 common health terms: Do you know them? | What is the difference between OB/GYN and midwife?

MUSIC AS MEDICINE

Juan Diego High School junior Karl Schriewer’s love for music and science converged with the U’s ALSAM Foundation-sponsored summer science internship, where he focused his research on using music streaming services as medical treatments.

CREST OF QUALITY CARE

University of Utah Health Care ranks No. 1 nationally in quality and accountability after six years in top 10.

SLEEP ON IT

Super sleepers or dangerously drowsy? Looking into the brains of habitual short sleepers.