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Catmull to receive Academy Award

U College of Engineering alum, Ed Catmull, the president of Pixar Animation and Walt Disney Animation whose technological advancements in computer animation revolutionized Hollywood movies, will be awarded his sixth scientific and technical Academy Award this February.

Dust threatens to destroy Utah’s snow

Declining water levels in the Great Salt Lake contribute to snowmelt.

Chemistry in spaaaaace

An experiment sent engineered plants to the International Space Station.

Bad air effects

A new report reveals a link between air pollution and increased risk for miscarriage.

Why patients lie to their doctors

A U study shows fear of being judged and embarrassed are among the reasons.

Making Utah a trauma-informed state

College of Social Work playing key effort in helping state agencies understand how trauma informs behavior.

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Innovation in experiential learning

The project is an exciting endeavor weaving teaching, practice and research into a tangible tapestry of product and experience.

National designation for Teacher and Principal Preparation Programs

This reflects the University of Utah’s ability to meet the rigorous, nationally recognized standards for program quality that were developed to ensure excellence in educator preparation. 

Health care opportunities for Pacific Islanders at the U

Utah has one of the largest densities of Pacific Islander populations in the U.S.

Geoscientists map changes in atmospheric CO2 over past 66 million years

Carbon dioxide has not been as high as today’s concentrations in 14 million years thanks to fossil fuel emissions now warming the planet.

Living and learning on campus

Over the past academic year, the U Student Affairs division has implemented a series of innovations and programs that have directly impacted the campus experience for students.

The public perception of higher education–in Utah and across the country

Description What is the perception of higher education, both in Utah and nationally? Ken Goldstein, senior vice president for survey research and institutional policy with the Association of American Universities, joins host Chris Nelson to talk about the association’s latest research findings and the takeaways for higher education leaders. Subscribe to the U Rising podcast […]

Utah Athletics graduation success rate of 94% ranks among best in nation

Utes tie for fourth among all power five public institutions with second-best rate in school history.

Senate Summary | December 2023

Here are the highlights from the Dec. 4 Academic Senate meeting.

Scrapbooks show climbing history of Utah in the 1960s

The Alpenbock Climbing Club Scrapbooks (Volume I and Volume II) are now available online in the J. Willard Marriott Digital Library.

Keeping campus healthy 

If you’re feeling sick, please prioritize yourself and the well-being of our community by staying home. 

Innovation in experiential learning

The project is an exciting endeavor weaving teaching, practice and research into a tangible tapestry of product and experience.

National designation for Teacher and Principal Preparation Programs

This reflects the University of Utah’s ability to meet the rigorous, nationally recognized standards for program quality that were developed to ensure excellence in educator preparation. 

Health care opportunities for Pacific Islanders at the U

Utah has one of the largest densities of Pacific Islander populations in the U.S.

Geoscientists map changes in atmospheric CO2 over past 66 million years

Carbon dioxide has not been as high as today’s concentrations in 14 million years thanks to fossil fuel emissions now warming the planet.

Living and learning on campus

Over the past academic year, the U Student Affairs division has implemented a series of innovations and programs that have directly impacted the campus experience for students.

The public perception of higher education–in Utah and across the country

Description What is the perception of higher education, both in Utah and nationally? Ken Goldstein, senior vice president for survey research and institutional policy with the Association of American Universities, joins host Chris Nelson to talk about the association’s latest research findings and the takeaways for higher education leaders. Subscribe to the U Rising podcast […]

Utah Athletics graduation success rate of 94% ranks among best in nation

Utes tie for fourth among all power five public institutions with second-best rate in school history.

Senate Summary | December 2023

Here are the highlights from the Dec. 4 Academic Senate meeting.

Scrapbooks show climbing history of Utah in the 1960s

The Alpenbock Climbing Club Scrapbooks (Volume I and Volume II) are now available online in the J. Willard Marriott Digital Library.

Keeping campus healthy 

If you’re feeling sick, please prioritize yourself and the well-being of our community by staying home. 

Innovation in experiential learning

The project is an exciting endeavor weaving teaching, practice and research into a tangible tapestry of product and experience.

National designation for Teacher and Principal Preparation Programs

This reflects the University of Utah’s ability to meet the rigorous, nationally recognized standards for program quality that were developed to ensure excellence in educator preparation. 

Health care opportunities for Pacific Islanders at the U

Utah has one of the largest densities of Pacific Islander populations in the U.S.

Geoscientists map changes in atmospheric CO2 over past 66 million years

Carbon dioxide has not been as high as today’s concentrations in 14 million years thanks to fossil fuel emissions now warming the planet.

Living and learning on campus

Over the past academic year, the U Student Affairs division has implemented a series of innovations and programs that have directly impacted the campus experience for students.

The public perception of higher education–in Utah and across the country

Description What is the perception of higher education, both in Utah and nationally? Ken Goldstein, senior vice president for survey research and institutional policy with the Association of American Universities, joins host Chris Nelson to talk about the association’s latest research findings and the takeaways for higher education leaders. Subscribe to the U Rising podcast […]

Utah Athletics graduation success rate of 94% ranks among best in nation

Utes tie for fourth among all power five public institutions with second-best rate in school history.

Senate Summary | December 2023

Here are the highlights from the Dec. 4 Academic Senate meeting.

Scrapbooks show climbing history of Utah in the 1960s

The Alpenbock Climbing Club Scrapbooks (Volume I and Volume II) are now available online in the J. Willard Marriott Digital Library.

Keeping campus healthy 

If you’re feeling sick, please prioritize yourself and the well-being of our community by staying home. 

Innovation in experiential learning

The project is an exciting endeavor weaving teaching, practice and research into a tangible tapestry of product and experience.

National designation for Teacher and Principal Preparation Programs

This reflects the University of Utah’s ability to meet the rigorous, nationally recognized standards for program quality that were developed to ensure excellence in educator preparation. 

Health care opportunities for Pacific Islanders at the U

Utah has one of the largest densities of Pacific Islander populations in the U.S.

Geoscientists map changes in atmospheric CO2 over past 66 million years

Carbon dioxide has not been as high as today’s concentrations in 14 million years thanks to fossil fuel emissions now warming the planet.

Living and learning on campus

Over the past academic year, the U Student Affairs division has implemented a series of innovations and programs that have directly impacted the campus experience for students.

The public perception of higher education–in Utah and across the country

Description What is the perception of higher education, both in Utah and nationally? Ken Goldstein, senior vice president for survey research and institutional policy with the Association of American Universities, joins host Chris Nelson to talk about the association’s latest research findings and the takeaways for higher education leaders. Subscribe to the U Rising podcast […]

Utah Athletics graduation success rate of 94% ranks among best in nation

Utes tie for fourth among all power five public institutions with second-best rate in school history.

Senate Summary | December 2023

Here are the highlights from the Dec. 4 Academic Senate meeting.

Scrapbooks show climbing history of Utah in the 1960s

The Alpenbock Climbing Club Scrapbooks (Volume I and Volume II) are now available online in the J. Willard Marriott Digital Library.

Keeping campus healthy 

If you’re feeling sick, please prioritize yourself and the well-being of our community by staying home. 

 
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