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The Future of Social Justice

Author and activist Blair Imani will headline ASUU’s Conference on Diverse Excellence, the theme of which, “Unite For Justice,” brings peoples of diverse backgrounds together in order to educate, uplift and support one another.

Invest in U

The U launches a pilot program designed to help students pay education-related costs so they can complete their degrees faster and launch their professional careers.

One U

By working together, those at the University of Utah have the power to develop innovative solutions to address the most pressing societal issues.

Invert the Inversion

With new apps to make it easier to participate, join the Clear the Air Challenge.

The Race to Promontory

UMFA exhibition brings historic railroad photos and spikes to the U.

Lights, Camera, Science at Sundance

Science@Sundance highlights movies that excel at using art and storytelling to engage their audiences in important science-related issues.

Studying Melanoma Survival

States with fewer skin cancer diagnoses have higher death rates.

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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

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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