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Campus safety recommendations

Leaders across the University of Utah campus presented an update on the status of the 30 campus safety recommendations, including action items for implementation, and answered questions from the U’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019—focusing on training and education, staffing and improved communication processes.

U announces 2019 Commencement speaker

Civil rights veteran and U alum Rev. France A. Davis will deliver commencement address exploring the power of unity.

First in the family

Hear what it’s like to be a college pioneer at First Gen-Con, an event to help first-generation students connect, share their experiences and meet staff and faculty who can help them navigate the college experience.

The politics of blame

Professor Martha Nussbaum—one of the world’s most celebrated political philosophers—will visit the U on Feb. 22, for the 2019 Tanner-McMurrin Lecture to examine the current political crisis and recommendations for how to mend divides in the country.

Mythical beasts, lyrical words

Poet Katharine Coles and artist Maureen O’Hara Ure to discuss their limited-edition book printed by Red Butte Press.

Commitment to sustainability

The U honors seven campus leaders with leadership awards at the Environment and Sustainability Research Symposium.

The U’s impact on air quality

How is the U curbing its own emissions?

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U welcomes Christena Huntsman Durham as new trustee

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed—and the Utah Senate has approved—Christena Huntsman Durham to the University of Utah’s Board of Trustees.

Arthur Brooks named U’s 2026 Commencement speaker

Brooks, Harvard Business School professor, long-time conservative thought leader and, since 2023, a university Impact Scholar, will draw from his extensive writings about the search for happiness and meaning to inspire the Class of 2026.

Rising together: Student leadership development

Since 2019, the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has partnered with AAMC to build and grow the RISE leadership conference.

U to honor legendary women’s basketball coach

For nearly three decades, Elaine Elliot was the model of strong leadership and professionalism at her chosen vocation of coaching college basketball. From 1982 to 2010, she won 582 games as head coach of the University of Utah women’s basketball program – the most in school history. Those wins led to 15 conference championship titles, […]

Turning passion into purpose with recreational therapy

Activities are designed to meet each patient’s unique health care goals.

Legislative session brings community together to showcase value of research

This unique event got policymakers off the hill and up to the U.

Lawmakers propose $100M fund to support university research

The U and USU have achieved much, but Sen. Ann Millner and Rep. Karen Peterson say the time has come for the state to make serious investments to build capacity that drives discovery and innovation.

Creating an impact university

University of Utah President Taylor Randall shares his higher education philosophy with Utah lawmakers during his annual legislative presentation.

The power of my perspective

Learn from students, a Deaf person and discover sensory regulation techniques and how to support neurodiverse students.

Spill the tea with ‘School for Scandal’

The play is a hoot—you know you’re in for a good time when there’s a character named Lady Sneerwell.

Humans of the U: Adam Janisieski-Chacon

“Because I am a native American Sign Language user, I live and breathe my language.”

Unverified posts fuel fear during campus emergencies

Campus officials consistently advise students to rely on verified channels.

U welcomes Christena Huntsman Durham as new trustee

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed—and the Utah Senate has approved—Christena Huntsman Durham to the University of Utah’s Board of Trustees.

Arthur Brooks named U’s 2026 Commencement speaker

Brooks, Harvard Business School professor, long-time conservative thought leader and, since 2023, a university Impact Scholar, will draw from his extensive writings about the search for happiness and meaning to inspire the Class of 2026.

Rising together: Student leadership development

Since 2019, the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has partnered with AAMC to build and grow the RISE leadership conference.

U to honor legendary women’s basketball coach

For nearly three decades, Elaine Elliot was the model of strong leadership and professionalism at her chosen vocation of coaching college basketball. From 1982 to 2010, she won 582 games as head coach of the University of Utah women’s basketball program – the most in school history. Those wins led to 15 conference championship titles, […]

Turning passion into purpose with recreational therapy

Activities are designed to meet each patient’s unique health care goals.

Legislative session brings community together to showcase value of research

This unique event got policymakers off the hill and up to the U.

Lawmakers propose $100M fund to support university research

The U and USU have achieved much, but Sen. Ann Millner and Rep. Karen Peterson say the time has come for the state to make serious investments to build capacity that drives discovery and innovation.

Creating an impact university

University of Utah President Taylor Randall shares his higher education philosophy with Utah lawmakers during his annual legislative presentation.

The power of my perspective

Learn from students, a Deaf person and discover sensory regulation techniques and how to support neurodiverse students.

Spill the tea with ‘School for Scandal’

The play is a hoot—you know you’re in for a good time when there’s a character named Lady Sneerwell.

Humans of the U: Adam Janisieski-Chacon

“Because I am a native American Sign Language user, I live and breathe my language.”

Unverified posts fuel fear during campus emergencies

Campus officials consistently advise students to rely on verified channels.

U welcomes Christena Huntsman Durham as new trustee

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed—and the Utah Senate has approved—Christena Huntsman Durham to the University of Utah’s Board of Trustees.

Arthur Brooks named U’s 2026 Commencement speaker

Brooks, Harvard Business School professor, long-time conservative thought leader and, since 2023, a university Impact Scholar, will draw from his extensive writings about the search for happiness and meaning to inspire the Class of 2026.

Rising together: Student leadership development

Since 2019, the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has partnered with AAMC to build and grow the RISE leadership conference.

U to honor legendary women’s basketball coach

For nearly three decades, Elaine Elliot was the model of strong leadership and professionalism at her chosen vocation of coaching college basketball. From 1982 to 2010, she won 582 games as head coach of the University of Utah women’s basketball program – the most in school history. Those wins led to 15 conference championship titles, […]

Turning passion into purpose with recreational therapy

Activities are designed to meet each patient’s unique health care goals.

Legislative session brings community together to showcase value of research

This unique event got policymakers off the hill and up to the U.

Lawmakers propose $100M fund to support university research

The U and USU have achieved much, but Sen. Ann Millner and Rep. Karen Peterson say the time has come for the state to make serious investments to build capacity that drives discovery and innovation.

Creating an impact university

University of Utah President Taylor Randall shares his higher education philosophy with Utah lawmakers during his annual legislative presentation.

The power of my perspective

Learn from students, a Deaf person and discover sensory regulation techniques and how to support neurodiverse students.

Spill the tea with ‘School for Scandal’

The play is a hoot—you know you’re in for a good time when there’s a character named Lady Sneerwell.

Humans of the U: Adam Janisieski-Chacon

“Because I am a native American Sign Language user, I live and breathe my language.”

Unverified posts fuel fear during campus emergencies

Campus officials consistently advise students to rely on verified channels.

U welcomes Christena Huntsman Durham as new trustee

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed—and the Utah Senate has approved—Christena Huntsman Durham to the University of Utah’s Board of Trustees.

Arthur Brooks named U’s 2026 Commencement speaker

Brooks, Harvard Business School professor, long-time conservative thought leader and, since 2023, a university Impact Scholar, will draw from his extensive writings about the search for happiness and meaning to inspire the Class of 2026.

Rising together: Student leadership development

Since 2019, the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has partnered with AAMC to build and grow the RISE leadership conference.

U to honor legendary women’s basketball coach

For nearly three decades, Elaine Elliot was the model of strong leadership and professionalism at her chosen vocation of coaching college basketball. From 1982 to 2010, she won 582 games as head coach of the University of Utah women’s basketball program – the most in school history. Those wins led to 15 conference championship titles, […]

Turning passion into purpose with recreational therapy

Activities are designed to meet each patient’s unique health care goals.

Legislative session brings community together to showcase value of research

This unique event got policymakers off the hill and up to the U.

Lawmakers propose $100M fund to support university research

The U and USU have achieved much, but Sen. Ann Millner and Rep. Karen Peterson say the time has come for the state to make serious investments to build capacity that drives discovery and innovation.

Creating an impact university

University of Utah President Taylor Randall shares his higher education philosophy with Utah lawmakers during his annual legislative presentation.

The power of my perspective

Learn from students, a Deaf person and discover sensory regulation techniques and how to support neurodiverse students.

Spill the tea with ‘School for Scandal’

The play is a hoot—you know you’re in for a good time when there’s a character named Lady Sneerwell.

Humans of the U: Adam Janisieski-Chacon

“Because I am a native American Sign Language user, I live and breathe my language.”

Unverified posts fuel fear during campus emergencies

Campus officials consistently advise students to rely on verified channels.

 
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