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WATKINS TAKES THE HELM

As Ruth V. Watkins takes office as the 16th president of the U, she has a message for the campus community.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Campus events seek to raise awareness and rejuvenate prevention efforts.

HILL LEAVES A LEGACY

NCAA’s longest tenured athletics director announces decision to retire this spring.

STAY ON TRACK

UTA will be adjusting its FrontRunner schedule, all TRAX schedules and nearly all bus schedules beginning April 8, 2018.

Student Life
Pre-summer intensive courses available | Amy Wildermuth named dean of University of Pittsburgh School of Law | Science Advising Hive | HIP Talks speech contest | Student applicants needed for Hinckley Institute | The Great ShakeOut drill | Beacons of Excellence Award nominations due by April 6
A Healthier U
Home safety tips | Rethinking back pain treatments | How to easily stop nausea and vomiting
The Arts and U
Department of Theatre closes the 2017-18 season with “Our Country’s Good” by Timberlake Wertenbaker, April 6-15 | University of Utah Wind Ensemble to premiere David Maslanka’s final composition

Uncovering sustainability

Faculty across campus are enhancing education by implementing the big ideas of sustainability — equity, economy and environment into their courses and departments.

A DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Global health fellows help the smallest patients at home and abroad.

CRIME RESEARCH

U researchers identify link between Chicago homicide spike and decline in stop-and-frisk policing.