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The power of grassroots movements

The U’s 35th annual MLK Week celebration features writer, community organizer and queer feminist Charlene Carruthers.

‘Keeping U Safe’ fair

Join the Union Programming Council in the Union East Ballroom, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, from 11 a.m.-1p.m.

Healing chronic pain and opioid addiction

Eric Garland, associate dean for research at the College of Social Work, has been appointed to a Multidisciplinary Working Group focused on a $1.1 billion federal effort to speed scientific solutions to stem the opioid crisis.

What ‘One U’ can do

University of Utah research had a stellar year. Watch U Health’s video to learn more about it.

Distinguished service to women

Nominations are being accepted for the 2019 award honoring those who selflessly give their time and energy to improve the educational and/or working environment for other women at the university.

Race, place and the politics of pollution

Robert Bullard will discuss the ways that justice, sustainability and human rights are inextricably linked.

 
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Medical device competition provides students practical IP law experience

Since 2015, students studying patent law have been involved as fellows in the seven-month Bench to Bedside competition, sponsored by the University of Utah Center for Medical Innovation, helping B2B teams draft provisional patent applications with a faculty member’s supervision.

Lassonde Demo Day opens doors for student entrepreneurs

The event celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation of student entrepreneurs and features a wide array of student-created products.

The power of curiosity and collaboration

Symposium celebrates discoveries of U geologist and biologist Thure Cerling, who developed forensic tools using isotope analysis.

Marriott Library selected to receive gift from the class of 2025

The contribution will provide an additional 12 laptops.

Fredrick Manthi, Bruce Edgar, elected to National Academy of Sciences

Fredrick Manthi, U Department of Geology and Geophysics and National Museums of Kenya, and Bruce Edgar, Huntsman Cancer Institute and Division of Oncology, became members in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

University Police find answers in 1973 missing student cold case

On October 12, 1973, Douglas Brick walked out of his dorm at the U and vanished.

Giving Day 2025: A record-breaking celebration of generosity at the U

Thanks to your generosity, we surpassed expectations, raising more than 2.1 million dollars, making this year’s event our largest Giving Day ever.

@theU May 12, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

U and XPrize partner to revolutionize healthy aging

The U’s Utah Data Coordinating Center will validate the science of teams vying for the $101 million XPRIZE Healthspan, a competition aimed at closing the gap between health and lifespan.

Lassonde Family Foundation gives $25 million gift to advance student entrepreneurship

As the institute approaches its 25th anniversary next year, it has grown into a globally recognized center for student entrepreneurship and innovation.

Humans of the U: Andrew Forrester

I applied to be a University of Utah police officer and started taking criminal justice classes at Salt Lake Community College. Hopefully, that will lead to law school at the U.

Medical device competition provides students practical IP law experience

Since 2015, students studying patent law have been involved as fellows in the seven-month Bench to Bedside competition, sponsored by the University of Utah Center for Medical Innovation, helping B2B teams draft provisional patent applications with a faculty member’s supervision.

Lassonde Demo Day opens doors for student entrepreneurs

The event celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation of student entrepreneurs and features a wide array of student-created products.

The power of curiosity and collaboration

Symposium celebrates discoveries of U geologist and biologist Thure Cerling, who developed forensic tools using isotope analysis.

Marriott Library selected to receive gift from the class of 2025

The contribution will provide an additional 12 laptops.

Fredrick Manthi, Bruce Edgar, elected to National Academy of Sciences

Fredrick Manthi, U Department of Geology and Geophysics and National Museums of Kenya, and Bruce Edgar, Huntsman Cancer Institute and Division of Oncology, became members in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

University Police find answers in 1973 missing student cold case

On October 12, 1973, Douglas Brick walked out of his dorm at the U and vanished.

Giving Day 2025: A record-breaking celebration of generosity at the U

Thanks to your generosity, we surpassed expectations, raising more than 2.1 million dollars, making this year’s event our largest Giving Day ever.

@theU May 12, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

U and XPrize partner to revolutionize healthy aging

The U’s Utah Data Coordinating Center will validate the science of teams vying for the $101 million XPRIZE Healthspan, a competition aimed at closing the gap between health and lifespan.

Lassonde Family Foundation gives $25 million gift to advance student entrepreneurship

As the institute approaches its 25th anniversary next year, it has grown into a globally recognized center for student entrepreneurship and innovation.

Humans of the U: Andrew Forrester

I applied to be a University of Utah police officer and started taking criminal justice classes at Salt Lake Community College. Hopefully, that will lead to law school at the U.

Medical device competition provides students practical IP law experience

Since 2015, students studying patent law have been involved as fellows in the seven-month Bench to Bedside competition, sponsored by the University of Utah Center for Medical Innovation, helping B2B teams draft provisional patent applications with a faculty member’s supervision.

Lassonde Demo Day opens doors for student entrepreneurs

The event celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation of student entrepreneurs and features a wide array of student-created products.

The power of curiosity and collaboration

Symposium celebrates discoveries of U geologist and biologist Thure Cerling, who developed forensic tools using isotope analysis.

Marriott Library selected to receive gift from the class of 2025

The contribution will provide an additional 12 laptops.

Fredrick Manthi, Bruce Edgar, elected to National Academy of Sciences

Fredrick Manthi, U Department of Geology and Geophysics and National Museums of Kenya, and Bruce Edgar, Huntsman Cancer Institute and Division of Oncology, became members in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

University Police find answers in 1973 missing student cold case

On October 12, 1973, Douglas Brick walked out of his dorm at the U and vanished.

Giving Day 2025: A record-breaking celebration of generosity at the U

Thanks to your generosity, we surpassed expectations, raising more than 2.1 million dollars, making this year’s event our largest Giving Day ever.

@theU May 12, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

U and XPrize partner to revolutionize healthy aging

The U’s Utah Data Coordinating Center will validate the science of teams vying for the $101 million XPRIZE Healthspan, a competition aimed at closing the gap between health and lifespan.

Lassonde Family Foundation gives $25 million gift to advance student entrepreneurship

As the institute approaches its 25th anniversary next year, it has grown into a globally recognized center for student entrepreneurship and innovation.

Humans of the U: Andrew Forrester

I applied to be a University of Utah police officer and started taking criminal justice classes at Salt Lake Community College. Hopefully, that will lead to law school at the U.

Medical device competition provides students practical IP law experience

Since 2015, students studying patent law have been involved as fellows in the seven-month Bench to Bedside competition, sponsored by the University of Utah Center for Medical Innovation, helping B2B teams draft provisional patent applications with a faculty member’s supervision.

Lassonde Demo Day opens doors for student entrepreneurs

The event celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation of student entrepreneurs and features a wide array of student-created products.

The power of curiosity and collaboration

Symposium celebrates discoveries of U geologist and biologist Thure Cerling, who developed forensic tools using isotope analysis.

Marriott Library selected to receive gift from the class of 2025

The contribution will provide an additional 12 laptops.

Fredrick Manthi, Bruce Edgar, elected to National Academy of Sciences

Fredrick Manthi, U Department of Geology and Geophysics and National Museums of Kenya, and Bruce Edgar, Huntsman Cancer Institute and Division of Oncology, became members in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

University Police find answers in 1973 missing student cold case

On October 12, 1973, Douglas Brick walked out of his dorm at the U and vanished.

Giving Day 2025: A record-breaking celebration of generosity at the U

Thanks to your generosity, we surpassed expectations, raising more than 2.1 million dollars, making this year’s event our largest Giving Day ever.

@theU May 12, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

U and XPrize partner to revolutionize healthy aging

The U’s Utah Data Coordinating Center will validate the science of teams vying for the $101 million XPRIZE Healthspan, a competition aimed at closing the gap between health and lifespan.

Lassonde Family Foundation gives $25 million gift to advance student entrepreneurship

As the institute approaches its 25th anniversary next year, it has grown into a globally recognized center for student entrepreneurship and innovation.

Humans of the U: Andrew Forrester

I applied to be a University of Utah police officer and started taking criminal justice classes at Salt Lake Community College. Hopefully, that will lead to law school at the U.

 
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