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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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Humans of the U: Brendan Tsang

I’m a first-generation college student. I’m able to attend through the First Ascent Scholarship. It’s helped me tremendously throughout my entire college experience as the most transformative scholarship. Because of it, I met a diverse group of people that I call my friends and family. I want someone like me, coming from a difficult background, […]

@theU November 4, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Historic 2024 Election Sparks Campus Discussions

University of Utah faculty have been studying the 2024 Election—from campaign ads to disinformation, calls to abolish the Electoral College and young voter behavior.

Using AI to train future social workers

The Virtual Social Work Trainer (VSWT), is a project seven years in the making and includes trainings for learning things like how to complete home environment assessments, create safety plans, complete structured decision-making assessments, assess for risk of suicide, and improve Motivational Interviewing skills.

Societal Impact Scholars Seminar series begins

The University of Utah kicked off its new Societal Impact Scholars Seminar series with a visit from American Enterprise Institute economist Michael Strain last week.

November’s splendor at Red Butte Garden

Put on your sweaters and head up to Red Butte Garden to enjoy the fall splendor November brings.

Engineers invent high-yield atmospheric water capture device for arid regions

In collaboration led by UNLV, U engineers help advance technologies for harvesting water from dry air.

Rethinking electric bus depots as ‘profitable energy hubs’

New research into Beijing’s 27,000-bus fleet explores using depots to generate solar energy to power buses and stabilize the grid.

Utah-BYU kicks off Rival Right era

A week before the state’s two largest universities renew their gridiron rivalry, the leaders of the University of Utah and Brigham Young University are teaming up to launch a new era in their decades-long football competition.

Post-election classroom conversations

A message from the Academic Senate Presidency.

Humans of the U: Brandon Mowes

“Starting the nuclear program at the U was exciting because I found a way to contribute to national security and keep service members safe.”

U celebrates pathfinders at 2nd annual Innovation Awards

Researchers across campus strive to transform their academic research into marketable, impactful products.

Humans of the U: Brendan Tsang

I’m a first-generation college student. I’m able to attend through the First Ascent Scholarship. It’s helped me tremendously throughout my entire college experience as the most transformative scholarship. Because of it, I met a diverse group of people that I call my friends and family. I want someone like me, coming from a difficult background, […]

@theU November 4, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Historic 2024 Election Sparks Campus Discussions

University of Utah faculty have been studying the 2024 Election—from campaign ads to disinformation, calls to abolish the Electoral College and young voter behavior.

Using AI to train future social workers

The Virtual Social Work Trainer (VSWT), is a project seven years in the making and includes trainings for learning things like how to complete home environment assessments, create safety plans, complete structured decision-making assessments, assess for risk of suicide, and improve Motivational Interviewing skills.

Societal Impact Scholars Seminar series begins

The University of Utah kicked off its new Societal Impact Scholars Seminar series with a visit from American Enterprise Institute economist Michael Strain last week.

November’s splendor at Red Butte Garden

Put on your sweaters and head up to Red Butte Garden to enjoy the fall splendor November brings.

Engineers invent high-yield atmospheric water capture device for arid regions

In collaboration led by UNLV, U engineers help advance technologies for harvesting water from dry air.

Rethinking electric bus depots as ‘profitable energy hubs’

New research into Beijing’s 27,000-bus fleet explores using depots to generate solar energy to power buses and stabilize the grid.

Utah-BYU kicks off Rival Right era

A week before the state’s two largest universities renew their gridiron rivalry, the leaders of the University of Utah and Brigham Young University are teaming up to launch a new era in their decades-long football competition.

Post-election classroom conversations

A message from the Academic Senate Presidency.

Humans of the U: Brandon Mowes

“Starting the nuclear program at the U was exciting because I found a way to contribute to national security and keep service members safe.”

U celebrates pathfinders at 2nd annual Innovation Awards

Researchers across campus strive to transform their academic research into marketable, impactful products.

Humans of the U: Brendan Tsang

I’m a first-generation college student. I’m able to attend through the First Ascent Scholarship. It’s helped me tremendously throughout my entire college experience as the most transformative scholarship. Because of it, I met a diverse group of people that I call my friends and family. I want someone like me, coming from a difficult background, […]

@theU November 4, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Historic 2024 Election Sparks Campus Discussions

University of Utah faculty have been studying the 2024 Election—from campaign ads to disinformation, calls to abolish the Electoral College and young voter behavior.

Using AI to train future social workers

The Virtual Social Work Trainer (VSWT), is a project seven years in the making and includes trainings for learning things like how to complete home environment assessments, create safety plans, complete structured decision-making assessments, assess for risk of suicide, and improve Motivational Interviewing skills.

Societal Impact Scholars Seminar series begins

The University of Utah kicked off its new Societal Impact Scholars Seminar series with a visit from American Enterprise Institute economist Michael Strain last week.

November’s splendor at Red Butte Garden

Put on your sweaters and head up to Red Butte Garden to enjoy the fall splendor November brings.

Engineers invent high-yield atmospheric water capture device for arid regions

In collaboration led by UNLV, U engineers help advance technologies for harvesting water from dry air.

Rethinking electric bus depots as ‘profitable energy hubs’

New research into Beijing’s 27,000-bus fleet explores using depots to generate solar energy to power buses and stabilize the grid.

Utah-BYU kicks off Rival Right era

A week before the state’s two largest universities renew their gridiron rivalry, the leaders of the University of Utah and Brigham Young University are teaming up to launch a new era in their decades-long football competition.

Post-election classroom conversations

A message from the Academic Senate Presidency.

Humans of the U: Brandon Mowes

“Starting the nuclear program at the U was exciting because I found a way to contribute to national security and keep service members safe.”

U celebrates pathfinders at 2nd annual Innovation Awards

Researchers across campus strive to transform their academic research into marketable, impactful products.

Humans of the U: Brendan Tsang

I’m a first-generation college student. I’m able to attend through the First Ascent Scholarship. It’s helped me tremendously throughout my entire college experience as the most transformative scholarship. Because of it, I met a diverse group of people that I call my friends and family. I want someone like me, coming from a difficult background, […]

@theU November 4, 2024

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Historic 2024 Election Sparks Campus Discussions

University of Utah faculty have been studying the 2024 Election—from campaign ads to disinformation, calls to abolish the Electoral College and young voter behavior.

Using AI to train future social workers

The Virtual Social Work Trainer (VSWT), is a project seven years in the making and includes trainings for learning things like how to complete home environment assessments, create safety plans, complete structured decision-making assessments, assess for risk of suicide, and improve Motivational Interviewing skills.

Societal Impact Scholars Seminar series begins

The University of Utah kicked off its new Societal Impact Scholars Seminar series with a visit from American Enterprise Institute economist Michael Strain last week.

November’s splendor at Red Butte Garden

Put on your sweaters and head up to Red Butte Garden to enjoy the fall splendor November brings.

Engineers invent high-yield atmospheric water capture device for arid regions

In collaboration led by UNLV, U engineers help advance technologies for harvesting water from dry air.

Rethinking electric bus depots as ‘profitable energy hubs’

New research into Beijing’s 27,000-bus fleet explores using depots to generate solar energy to power buses and stabilize the grid.

Utah-BYU kicks off Rival Right era

A week before the state’s two largest universities renew their gridiron rivalry, the leaders of the University of Utah and Brigham Young University are teaming up to launch a new era in their decades-long football competition.

Post-election classroom conversations

A message from the Academic Senate Presidency.

Humans of the U: Brandon Mowes

“Starting the nuclear program at the U was exciting because I found a way to contribute to national security and keep service members safe.”

U celebrates pathfinders at 2nd annual Innovation Awards

Researchers across campus strive to transform their academic research into marketable, impactful products.

 
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