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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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Humans of the U: Rodney Cohen

“In my job, part of what I do is think about strategies around recruitment for the Graduate School and begin to connect and partner with various departments throughout the university.”

9 global climate innovators named finalists for $250K Wilkes Prize

At the 2026 Wilkes Climate Summit on May 13, finalists will pitch their solutions, ranging from low-carbon construction materials to cleaner chemical manufacturing and resilient agriculture.

Dean’s Debate Series fosters civil communications

The debate was the first of many that are planned to address various controversial topics.

U of U Health study links air pollution to worse post-surgical outcomes

Findings by research team, which included CSBS faculty, could inform Utah environmental policy and keep people healthy after surgery.

Campus dining by the numbers

In the 2025-26 school year, students ultimately consumed 954,273 meals across the two primary residential dining locations: Kahlert Village and Peterson Heritage Center.

What a garden of bees can teach us about biodiversity

Red Butte Garden is a pollinator hotspot at the edge of a bustling city, where an ongoing bee survey could offer clues to building healthier urban ecosystems.

UIT responding to Canvas security incident

University of Utah IT and the Utah System of Higher Education are monitoring a Canvas security incident.

U researchers confront urgent AI ethics questions

Experts and attendees explored thorny AI-related issues in medicine, economic power, censorship, surveillance and more at the inaugural AI and Ethics Workshop.

Humans of the U: Kyle Gayly Gayliyev

“I allowed myself to challenge the fears and open myself to the experiences that the University of Utah offers. It worked out so well.”

Policy 6-100 revisions approved, effective Aug. 1, 2026

This foundational regulation shapes core aspects of the academic experience—from grading and course structure to registration and academic standards.

U, national lab partner on energy resilience, critical minerals and more

U and NLR leaders signed a three-year MOU to enable greater research collaborations through shared facilities, joint proposal development, visiting scholar programs, student internships and career pathways to national labs.

Arthur C. Brooks to Class of 2026: Take risks that matter

Brooks spoke at the 157th General Commencement on Thursday, April 30.

Humans of the U: Rodney Cohen

“In my job, part of what I do is think about strategies around recruitment for the Graduate School and begin to connect and partner with various departments throughout the university.”

9 global climate innovators named finalists for $250K Wilkes Prize

At the 2026 Wilkes Climate Summit on May 13, finalists will pitch their solutions, ranging from low-carbon construction materials to cleaner chemical manufacturing and resilient agriculture.

Dean’s Debate Series fosters civil communications

The debate was the first of many that are planned to address various controversial topics.

U of U Health study links air pollution to worse post-surgical outcomes

Findings by research team, which included CSBS faculty, could inform Utah environmental policy and keep people healthy after surgery.

Campus dining by the numbers

In the 2025-26 school year, students ultimately consumed 954,273 meals across the two primary residential dining locations: Kahlert Village and Peterson Heritage Center.

What a garden of bees can teach us about biodiversity

Red Butte Garden is a pollinator hotspot at the edge of a bustling city, where an ongoing bee survey could offer clues to building healthier urban ecosystems.

UIT responding to Canvas security incident

University of Utah IT and the Utah System of Higher Education are monitoring a Canvas security incident.

U researchers confront urgent AI ethics questions

Experts and attendees explored thorny AI-related issues in medicine, economic power, censorship, surveillance and more at the inaugural AI and Ethics Workshop.

Humans of the U: Kyle Gayly Gayliyev

“I allowed myself to challenge the fears and open myself to the experiences that the University of Utah offers. It worked out so well.”

Policy 6-100 revisions approved, effective Aug. 1, 2026

This foundational regulation shapes core aspects of the academic experience—from grading and course structure to registration and academic standards.

U, national lab partner on energy resilience, critical minerals and more

U and NLR leaders signed a three-year MOU to enable greater research collaborations through shared facilities, joint proposal development, visiting scholar programs, student internships and career pathways to national labs.

Arthur C. Brooks to Class of 2026: Take risks that matter

Brooks spoke at the 157th General Commencement on Thursday, April 30.

Humans of the U: Rodney Cohen

“In my job, part of what I do is think about strategies around recruitment for the Graduate School and begin to connect and partner with various departments throughout the university.”

9 global climate innovators named finalists for $250K Wilkes Prize

At the 2026 Wilkes Climate Summit on May 13, finalists will pitch their solutions, ranging from low-carbon construction materials to cleaner chemical manufacturing and resilient agriculture.

Dean’s Debate Series fosters civil communications

The debate was the first of many that are planned to address various controversial topics.

U of U Health study links air pollution to worse post-surgical outcomes

Findings by research team, which included CSBS faculty, could inform Utah environmental policy and keep people healthy after surgery.

Campus dining by the numbers

In the 2025-26 school year, students ultimately consumed 954,273 meals across the two primary residential dining locations: Kahlert Village and Peterson Heritage Center.

What a garden of bees can teach us about biodiversity

Red Butte Garden is a pollinator hotspot at the edge of a bustling city, where an ongoing bee survey could offer clues to building healthier urban ecosystems.

UIT responding to Canvas security incident

University of Utah IT and the Utah System of Higher Education are monitoring a Canvas security incident.

U researchers confront urgent AI ethics questions

Experts and attendees explored thorny AI-related issues in medicine, economic power, censorship, surveillance and more at the inaugural AI and Ethics Workshop.

Humans of the U: Kyle Gayly Gayliyev

“I allowed myself to challenge the fears and open myself to the experiences that the University of Utah offers. It worked out so well.”

Policy 6-100 revisions approved, effective Aug. 1, 2026

This foundational regulation shapes core aspects of the academic experience—from grading and course structure to registration and academic standards.

U, national lab partner on energy resilience, critical minerals and more

U and NLR leaders signed a three-year MOU to enable greater research collaborations through shared facilities, joint proposal development, visiting scholar programs, student internships and career pathways to national labs.

Arthur C. Brooks to Class of 2026: Take risks that matter

Brooks spoke at the 157th General Commencement on Thursday, April 30.

Humans of the U: Rodney Cohen

“In my job, part of what I do is think about strategies around recruitment for the Graduate School and begin to connect and partner with various departments throughout the university.”

9 global climate innovators named finalists for $250K Wilkes Prize

At the 2026 Wilkes Climate Summit on May 13, finalists will pitch their solutions, ranging from low-carbon construction materials to cleaner chemical manufacturing and resilient agriculture.

Dean’s Debate Series fosters civil communications

The debate was the first of many that are planned to address various controversial topics.

U of U Health study links air pollution to worse post-surgical outcomes

Findings by research team, which included CSBS faculty, could inform Utah environmental policy and keep people healthy after surgery.

Campus dining by the numbers

In the 2025-26 school year, students ultimately consumed 954,273 meals across the two primary residential dining locations: Kahlert Village and Peterson Heritage Center.

What a garden of bees can teach us about biodiversity

Red Butte Garden is a pollinator hotspot at the edge of a bustling city, where an ongoing bee survey could offer clues to building healthier urban ecosystems.

UIT responding to Canvas security incident

University of Utah IT and the Utah System of Higher Education are monitoring a Canvas security incident.

U researchers confront urgent AI ethics questions

Experts and attendees explored thorny AI-related issues in medicine, economic power, censorship, surveillance and more at the inaugural AI and Ethics Workshop.

Humans of the U: Kyle Gayly Gayliyev

“I allowed myself to challenge the fears and open myself to the experiences that the University of Utah offers. It worked out so well.”

Policy 6-100 revisions approved, effective Aug. 1, 2026

This foundational regulation shapes core aspects of the academic experience—from grading and course structure to registration and academic standards.

U, national lab partner on energy resilience, critical minerals and more

U and NLR leaders signed a three-year MOU to enable greater research collaborations through shared facilities, joint proposal development, visiting scholar programs, student internships and career pathways to national labs.

Arthur C. Brooks to Class of 2026: Take risks that matter

Brooks spoke at the 157th General Commencement on Thursday, April 30.

 
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