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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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Help is available at the click of a button

The U’s Wellness Hub has a new website to help with a variety of student needs.

Strengthening relationships through the Ute Indian Tribe’s Bear Dance

Events like the Bear Dance strengthen relationships not through statements alone, but through shared meals, stories, laughter, dancing and time spent together.

Humans of the U: Paula Smith

“I want to help prevent youth from doing things like misusing substances, doing things that can potentially endanger their lives, but also prevent them from dying by suicide.”

Humans of the U: Tashina Barber

“Creating that sense of students seeing themselves here through our programming is one of the biggest things that we strive for.”

Raising critical thinkers: Research Quest legacy

NHMU’s Research Quest program celebrated two noteworthy milestones—its 10-year anniversary and its 1-millionth learning session for students worldwide.

Gala celebrates education innovator and U science education center

U’s Genetic Science Learning Center celebrates more than 30 years.

U to build out Utah Health AI Vault (UHAIV) with state support

Utah leaders’ commitment to an advanced computing infrastructure will expand the university’s research capacity and establish a foundation for a statewide AI ecosystem.

University of Utah wins Rehabilitation and Restoration Award

Beginning June 1, all three homes will be available for rent.

New kind of CRISPR could treat viral infection and cancer by shredding sick cells’ DNA

If it works in people, this could be a powerful tool to treat disease and advance research.

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.

Help is available at the click of a button

The U’s Wellness Hub has a new website to help with a variety of student needs.

Strengthening relationships through the Ute Indian Tribe’s Bear Dance

Events like the Bear Dance strengthen relationships not through statements alone, but through shared meals, stories, laughter, dancing and time spent together.

Humans of the U: Paula Smith

“I want to help prevent youth from doing things like misusing substances, doing things that can potentially endanger their lives, but also prevent them from dying by suicide.”

Humans of the U: Tashina Barber

“Creating that sense of students seeing themselves here through our programming is one of the biggest things that we strive for.”

Raising critical thinkers: Research Quest legacy

NHMU’s Research Quest program celebrated two noteworthy milestones—its 10-year anniversary and its 1-millionth learning session for students worldwide.

Gala celebrates education innovator and U science education center

U’s Genetic Science Learning Center celebrates more than 30 years.

U to build out Utah Health AI Vault (UHAIV) with state support

Utah leaders’ commitment to an advanced computing infrastructure will expand the university’s research capacity and establish a foundation for a statewide AI ecosystem.

University of Utah wins Rehabilitation and Restoration Award

Beginning June 1, all three homes will be available for rent.

New kind of CRISPR could treat viral infection and cancer by shredding sick cells’ DNA

If it works in people, this could be a powerful tool to treat disease and advance research.

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.

Help is available at the click of a button

The U’s Wellness Hub has a new website to help with a variety of student needs.

Strengthening relationships through the Ute Indian Tribe’s Bear Dance

Events like the Bear Dance strengthen relationships not through statements alone, but through shared meals, stories, laughter, dancing and time spent together.

Humans of the U: Paula Smith

“I want to help prevent youth from doing things like misusing substances, doing things that can potentially endanger their lives, but also prevent them from dying by suicide.”

Humans of the U: Tashina Barber

“Creating that sense of students seeing themselves here through our programming is one of the biggest things that we strive for.”

Raising critical thinkers: Research Quest legacy

NHMU’s Research Quest program celebrated two noteworthy milestones—its 10-year anniversary and its 1-millionth learning session for students worldwide.

Gala celebrates education innovator and U science education center

U’s Genetic Science Learning Center celebrates more than 30 years.

U to build out Utah Health AI Vault (UHAIV) with state support

Utah leaders’ commitment to an advanced computing infrastructure will expand the university’s research capacity and establish a foundation for a statewide AI ecosystem.

University of Utah wins Rehabilitation and Restoration Award

Beginning June 1, all three homes will be available for rent.

New kind of CRISPR could treat viral infection and cancer by shredding sick cells’ DNA

If it works in people, this could be a powerful tool to treat disease and advance research.

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.

Help is available at the click of a button

The U’s Wellness Hub has a new website to help with a variety of student needs.

Strengthening relationships through the Ute Indian Tribe’s Bear Dance

Events like the Bear Dance strengthen relationships not through statements alone, but through shared meals, stories, laughter, dancing and time spent together.

Humans of the U: Paula Smith

“I want to help prevent youth from doing things like misusing substances, doing things that can potentially endanger their lives, but also prevent them from dying by suicide.”

Humans of the U: Tashina Barber

“Creating that sense of students seeing themselves here through our programming is one of the biggest things that we strive for.”

Raising critical thinkers: Research Quest legacy

NHMU’s Research Quest program celebrated two noteworthy milestones—its 10-year anniversary and its 1-millionth learning session for students worldwide.

Gala celebrates education innovator and U science education center

U’s Genetic Science Learning Center celebrates more than 30 years.

U to build out Utah Health AI Vault (UHAIV) with state support

Utah leaders’ commitment to an advanced computing infrastructure will expand the university’s research capacity and establish a foundation for a statewide AI ecosystem.

University of Utah wins Rehabilitation and Restoration Award

Beginning June 1, all three homes will be available for rent.

New kind of CRISPR could treat viral infection and cancer by shredding sick cells’ DNA

If it works in people, this could be a powerful tool to treat disease and advance research.

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.

 
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