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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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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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