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A healthier community and U

When active transportation is a part of your lifestyle, you save money on fuel, spend less time in traffic and get your daily workout as part of your commute while improving air quality.

Ivory Prize

The 2019 Ivory Prize nominations are open for a $14,000 leadership award.

Black History Month

Join the Black Student Union in celebrating Black History Month during February.

A new Churchill Scholar

U student Cameron Owen received the prestigious award to study at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

Founders Day 2019

Get tickets for the gala that recognizes alumni and honorary alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally, served local and national communities and supported the U in its missions.

River ecology on a global scale

A U professor who collected data from Provo, Logan and Red Butte Creek systems collaborates in worldwide ecology project.

Suicide risk in autism

Researchers conducted the first population-based study of the risk of suicide in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Astronomers celebrate images decades in the making

U astronomers celebrate the release of the first images from the Rubin Observatory, which captures the largest field of view of any telescope in operation.

‘The elephant in the room’ for science communication

Science organizations are ill-prepared to leverage current media landscapes most effectively to communicate with the public. A new article asserts that the struggle is partly due to social media platforms preventing meaningful research.

A change in leadership at Huntsman Cancer Institute

Longtime Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO Mary Beckerle announced her plans to step aside, while cell biologist Brad Cairns, professor of oncological sciences and HCI head of academic affairs, will take the helm.

Ever wonder how an EV stacks up against a gas car?

U student Adrian Martino partners with Utah Clean Energy to develop handy online tool that compares long-term costs of driving and CO2 missions of EVs versus similar internal combustion models.

Utah Asia Campus students document lifesaving dental work in the Philippines

A new student-produced documentary titled “Davao Smiles” follows a two-day outreach event in Davao City that provides free dental care to underserved children and families.

4 U students receive Fulbright Awards for 2025-26

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this nationally competitive program supports academic exchanges between the United States and over 140 countries around the world.

6 questions (and answers) about the U’s new logo

Members of the U community will start to see more and more of the U’s newly unveiled institutional logo.

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.

Astronomers celebrate images decades in the making

U astronomers celebrate the release of the first images from the Rubin Observatory, which captures the largest field of view of any telescope in operation.

‘The elephant in the room’ for science communication

Science organizations are ill-prepared to leverage current media landscapes most effectively to communicate with the public. A new article asserts that the struggle is partly due to social media platforms preventing meaningful research.

A change in leadership at Huntsman Cancer Institute

Longtime Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO Mary Beckerle announced her plans to step aside, while cell biologist Brad Cairns, professor of oncological sciences and HCI head of academic affairs, will take the helm.

Ever wonder how an EV stacks up against a gas car?

U student Adrian Martino partners with Utah Clean Energy to develop handy online tool that compares long-term costs of driving and CO2 missions of EVs versus similar internal combustion models.

Utah Asia Campus students document lifesaving dental work in the Philippines

A new student-produced documentary titled “Davao Smiles” follows a two-day outreach event in Davao City that provides free dental care to underserved children and families.

4 U students receive Fulbright Awards for 2025-26

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this nationally competitive program supports academic exchanges between the United States and over 140 countries around the world.

6 questions (and answers) about the U’s new logo

Members of the U community will start to see more and more of the U’s newly unveiled institutional logo.

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.

Astronomers celebrate images decades in the making

U astronomers celebrate the release of the first images from the Rubin Observatory, which captures the largest field of view of any telescope in operation.

‘The elephant in the room’ for science communication

Science organizations are ill-prepared to leverage current media landscapes most effectively to communicate with the public. A new article asserts that the struggle is partly due to social media platforms preventing meaningful research.

A change in leadership at Huntsman Cancer Institute

Longtime Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO Mary Beckerle announced her plans to step aside, while cell biologist Brad Cairns, professor of oncological sciences and HCI head of academic affairs, will take the helm.

Ever wonder how an EV stacks up against a gas car?

U student Adrian Martino partners with Utah Clean Energy to develop handy online tool that compares long-term costs of driving and CO2 missions of EVs versus similar internal combustion models.

Utah Asia Campus students document lifesaving dental work in the Philippines

A new student-produced documentary titled “Davao Smiles” follows a two-day outreach event in Davao City that provides free dental care to underserved children and families.

4 U students receive Fulbright Awards for 2025-26

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this nationally competitive program supports academic exchanges between the United States and over 140 countries around the world.

6 questions (and answers) about the U’s new logo

Members of the U community will start to see more and more of the U’s newly unveiled institutional logo.

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.

Astronomers celebrate images decades in the making

U astronomers celebrate the release of the first images from the Rubin Observatory, which captures the largest field of view of any telescope in operation.

‘The elephant in the room’ for science communication

Science organizations are ill-prepared to leverage current media landscapes most effectively to communicate with the public. A new article asserts that the struggle is partly due to social media platforms preventing meaningful research.

A change in leadership at Huntsman Cancer Institute

Longtime Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO Mary Beckerle announced her plans to step aside, while cell biologist Brad Cairns, professor of oncological sciences and HCI head of academic affairs, will take the helm.

Ever wonder how an EV stacks up against a gas car?

U student Adrian Martino partners with Utah Clean Energy to develop handy online tool that compares long-term costs of driving and CO2 missions of EVs versus similar internal combustion models.

Utah Asia Campus students document lifesaving dental work in the Philippines

A new student-produced documentary titled “Davao Smiles” follows a two-day outreach event in Davao City that provides free dental care to underserved children and families.

4 U students receive Fulbright Awards for 2025-26

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this nationally competitive program supports academic exchanges between the United States and over 140 countries around the world.

6 questions (and answers) about the U’s new logo

Members of the U community will start to see more and more of the U’s newly unveiled institutional logo.

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.

 
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