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First Dark Sky Studies minor in the U.S.

Keck Foundation awards $250,000 to fund the transdisciplinary program.

Vicente Fox to speak at Kingsbury Hall

Tanner Humanities Center, in partnership with the World Trade Center Utah, will host former president of Mexico on Feb. 12.

Sundance sponsor

Ten ways the U is teaming up with the Sundance Film Festival.

Art is a right—not a Luxury

U art class to unveil and dedicate nine murals in Murray, Utah.

Key to a long life: Genes

Utah population database plays a key role in new finding.

‘Miracle Material’ put to the test

U physicist Valy Vardeny builds machines for an emerging field of next-generation electronics, called spintronics.

 
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Tusks up, Utah: Remarkable mascots and Ice Age icons

The Utah Hockey Club rebranded to Utah Mammoth. In honor of NHMU’s newest special exhibition, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” here are other potential ice-age inspiration mascots.

It may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving

U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.

Don’t forget to look up!

While you’re admiring what’s blooming down low, don’t forget to look up. Summer is in full swing at the Red Butte Garden—come say “Hi!” to our hawks.

Increasing imaging capabilities with the Free.Max MRI

The scanner allows imaging for patient populations that were previously limited or excluded from MRI imaging.

Illustration student wins 175th Anniversary Art Contest

Hannah Carr’s design will feature a large Block U with images of students engaged in various creative activities on campus.

@theU June 30, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Not all programs cost the same: Here’s why that matters

How MAP helps the U make smart, mission-driven choices about academic programs and resource use.

2025 parking increases: What campus needs to know

Navigating parking challenges on college campuses is a shared experience for many students, faculty and administrators.

U road trip highlights business partnerships

The multi-day trip allowed for strengthening relationships and building infrastructure for sustained policy impact.

Humans of the U: Heidi Herrick

“I have my dream job here. I get to see these phenomenal women actually fulfill some of their goals or dreams, find their voice and that’s pretty amazing to be a part of.”

World UFO Day

Enthusiasts celebrate World UFO Day on July 2, but Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena are a national security problem. U geographers discuss their efforts to distinguish which are legitimate threats

Neighbors connect with U leaders at annual open house

The event underscored a shift in the university’s approach to community engagement with neighbors.

Tusks up, Utah: Remarkable mascots and Ice Age icons

The Utah Hockey Club rebranded to Utah Mammoth. In honor of NHMU’s newest special exhibition, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” here are other potential ice-age inspiration mascots.

It may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving

U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.

Don’t forget to look up!

While you’re admiring what’s blooming down low, don’t forget to look up. Summer is in full swing at the Red Butte Garden—come say “Hi!” to our hawks.

Increasing imaging capabilities with the Free.Max MRI

The scanner allows imaging for patient populations that were previously limited or excluded from MRI imaging.

Illustration student wins 175th Anniversary Art Contest

Hannah Carr’s design will feature a large Block U with images of students engaged in various creative activities on campus.

@theU June 30, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Not all programs cost the same: Here’s why that matters

How MAP helps the U make smart, mission-driven choices about academic programs and resource use.

2025 parking increases: What campus needs to know

Navigating parking challenges on college campuses is a shared experience for many students, faculty and administrators.

U road trip highlights business partnerships

The multi-day trip allowed for strengthening relationships and building infrastructure for sustained policy impact.

Humans of the U: Heidi Herrick

“I have my dream job here. I get to see these phenomenal women actually fulfill some of their goals or dreams, find their voice and that’s pretty amazing to be a part of.”

World UFO Day

Enthusiasts celebrate World UFO Day on July 2, but Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena are a national security problem. U geographers discuss their efforts to distinguish which are legitimate threats

Neighbors connect with U leaders at annual open house

The event underscored a shift in the university’s approach to community engagement with neighbors.

Tusks up, Utah: Remarkable mascots and Ice Age icons

The Utah Hockey Club rebranded to Utah Mammoth. In honor of NHMU’s newest special exhibition, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” here are other potential ice-age inspiration mascots.

It may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving

U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.

Don’t forget to look up!

While you’re admiring what’s blooming down low, don’t forget to look up. Summer is in full swing at the Red Butte Garden—come say “Hi!” to our hawks.

Increasing imaging capabilities with the Free.Max MRI

The scanner allows imaging for patient populations that were previously limited or excluded from MRI imaging.

Illustration student wins 175th Anniversary Art Contest

Hannah Carr’s design will feature a large Block U with images of students engaged in various creative activities on campus.

@theU June 30, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Not all programs cost the same: Here’s why that matters

How MAP helps the U make smart, mission-driven choices about academic programs and resource use.

2025 parking increases: What campus needs to know

Navigating parking challenges on college campuses is a shared experience for many students, faculty and administrators.

U road trip highlights business partnerships

The multi-day trip allowed for strengthening relationships and building infrastructure for sustained policy impact.

Humans of the U: Heidi Herrick

“I have my dream job here. I get to see these phenomenal women actually fulfill some of their goals or dreams, find their voice and that’s pretty amazing to be a part of.”

World UFO Day

Enthusiasts celebrate World UFO Day on July 2, but Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena are a national security problem. U geographers discuss their efforts to distinguish which are legitimate threats

Neighbors connect with U leaders at annual open house

The event underscored a shift in the university’s approach to community engagement with neighbors.

Tusks up, Utah: Remarkable mascots and Ice Age icons

The Utah Hockey Club rebranded to Utah Mammoth. In honor of NHMU’s newest special exhibition, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” here are other potential ice-age inspiration mascots.

It may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving

U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.

Don’t forget to look up!

While you’re admiring what’s blooming down low, don’t forget to look up. Summer is in full swing at the Red Butte Garden—come say “Hi!” to our hawks.

Increasing imaging capabilities with the Free.Max MRI

The scanner allows imaging for patient populations that were previously limited or excluded from MRI imaging.

Illustration student wins 175th Anniversary Art Contest

Hannah Carr’s design will feature a large Block U with images of students engaged in various creative activities on campus.

@theU June 30, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Not all programs cost the same: Here’s why that matters

How MAP helps the U make smart, mission-driven choices about academic programs and resource use.

2025 parking increases: What campus needs to know

Navigating parking challenges on college campuses is a shared experience for many students, faculty and administrators.

U road trip highlights business partnerships

The multi-day trip allowed for strengthening relationships and building infrastructure for sustained policy impact.

Humans of the U: Heidi Herrick

“I have my dream job here. I get to see these phenomenal women actually fulfill some of their goals or dreams, find their voice and that’s pretty amazing to be a part of.”

World UFO Day

Enthusiasts celebrate World UFO Day on July 2, but Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena are a national security problem. U geographers discuss their efforts to distinguish which are legitimate threats

Neighbors connect with U leaders at annual open house

The event underscored a shift in the university’s approach to community engagement with neighbors.

 
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