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Campus police dispatch system streamlined

A change to the record management system used by U police officers and detectives allows them to access dispatch calls that may have occurred before, or separate from, an official police case.

Self-Injury Awareness Day

This grassroots event is aimed at acknowledging the strength and resilience of individuals who often suffer in silence.

Campus Store shows the love

The Change Roundup Program asks patrons to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, and excess funds are donated to campus organizations and charities that serve the U community.

Commit to better air year-round

Consider making alternative transportation part of your everyday life.

Historic photography

The Natural History Museum of Utah is home to a collection of lantern slides featuring Native Americans of the Southwest.

Happy trails, Fred

As Fred Esplin steps down as vice president for institutional advancement, the capstone of his 40 years at the U, he says “I never imagined in my wildest dreams I would have the opportunities I have had.”

 
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Humans of the U: Gabe Brown

“I’m really interested in human ecology and conservation, and how people are connected to the land that sustains them.”

Humans of the U: Finn Kendall

“My passion for advocacy and their family and friend’s unwavering support fueled my determination to push beyond my limits.”

Humans of the U: Brenda Payan Medina

“I don’t think school and career should be the only focus of your time in college.”

Pro Bono Initiative: Serving our community with free legal help

Description The Pro Bono Initiative at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law provides free legal help with a broad range of topics—and also has a new program assisting incarcerated Utahns at the Utah State Correctional Facility with civil law problems. Caisa Royer, program director, talks with host Chris Nelson about how the […]

Celebrating U Completely: Students share their journey to graduation

For every student who enrolls as an undergraduate or in graduate school, their ultimate goal is to earn a degree. For Xochitl Juarez and Guillermo Cuevas, the common thread they share is the satisfaction of successfully completing their educational mission.

Humans of the U: Nestor Chavez

“I decided to come back to finish a full bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies to continue to educate myself on social issues.”

Recognizing exceptional faculty leadership, research and teaching

Read about the achievements of exceptional faculty members in teaching, research, mentorship and service.

The legacy of botanist Walter Cottam transformed U campus into a living laboratory

How the university became Utah’s official arboretum, home to 9,600 trees on its main campus, featuring at least 250 species from around the world.

Celebrating the U’s class of 2024

For many of the students graduating this year, their higher education journey began amid a global pandemic. 

@theU April 15, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

Humans of the U: Gabe Brown

“I’m really interested in human ecology and conservation, and how people are connected to the land that sustains them.”

Humans of the U: Finn Kendall

“My passion for advocacy and their family and friend’s unwavering support fueled my determination to push beyond my limits.”

Humans of the U: Brenda Payan Medina

“I don’t think school and career should be the only focus of your time in college.”

Pro Bono Initiative: Serving our community with free legal help

Description The Pro Bono Initiative at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law provides free legal help with a broad range of topics—and also has a new program assisting incarcerated Utahns at the Utah State Correctional Facility with civil law problems. Caisa Royer, program director, talks with host Chris Nelson about how the […]

Celebrating U Completely: Students share their journey to graduation

For every student who enrolls as an undergraduate or in graduate school, their ultimate goal is to earn a degree. For Xochitl Juarez and Guillermo Cuevas, the common thread they share is the satisfaction of successfully completing their educational mission.

Humans of the U: Nestor Chavez

“I decided to come back to finish a full bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies to continue to educate myself on social issues.”

Recognizing exceptional faculty leadership, research and teaching

Read about the achievements of exceptional faculty members in teaching, research, mentorship and service.

The legacy of botanist Walter Cottam transformed U campus into a living laboratory

How the university became Utah’s official arboretum, home to 9,600 trees on its main campus, featuring at least 250 species from around the world.

Celebrating the U’s class of 2024

For many of the students graduating this year, their higher education journey began amid a global pandemic. 

@theU April 15, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

Humans of the U: Gabe Brown

“I’m really interested in human ecology and conservation, and how people are connected to the land that sustains them.”

Humans of the U: Finn Kendall

“My passion for advocacy and their family and friend’s unwavering support fueled my determination to push beyond my limits.”

Humans of the U: Brenda Payan Medina

“I don’t think school and career should be the only focus of your time in college.”

Pro Bono Initiative: Serving our community with free legal help

Description The Pro Bono Initiative at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law provides free legal help with a broad range of topics—and also has a new program assisting incarcerated Utahns at the Utah State Correctional Facility with civil law problems. Caisa Royer, program director, talks with host Chris Nelson about how the […]

Celebrating U Completely: Students share their journey to graduation

For every student who enrolls as an undergraduate or in graduate school, their ultimate goal is to earn a degree. For Xochitl Juarez and Guillermo Cuevas, the common thread they share is the satisfaction of successfully completing their educational mission.

Humans of the U: Nestor Chavez

“I decided to come back to finish a full bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies to continue to educate myself on social issues.”

Recognizing exceptional faculty leadership, research and teaching

Read about the achievements of exceptional faculty members in teaching, research, mentorship and service.

The legacy of botanist Walter Cottam transformed U campus into a living laboratory

How the university became Utah’s official arboretum, home to 9,600 trees on its main campus, featuring at least 250 species from around the world.

Celebrating the U’s class of 2024

For many of the students graduating this year, their higher education journey began amid a global pandemic. 

@theU April 15, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

Humans of the U: Gabe Brown

“I’m really interested in human ecology and conservation, and how people are connected to the land that sustains them.”

Humans of the U: Finn Kendall

“My passion for advocacy and their family and friend’s unwavering support fueled my determination to push beyond my limits.”

Humans of the U: Brenda Payan Medina

“I don’t think school and career should be the only focus of your time in college.”

Pro Bono Initiative: Serving our community with free legal help

Description The Pro Bono Initiative at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law provides free legal help with a broad range of topics—and also has a new program assisting incarcerated Utahns at the Utah State Correctional Facility with civil law problems. Caisa Royer, program director, talks with host Chris Nelson about how the […]

Celebrating U Completely: Students share their journey to graduation

For every student who enrolls as an undergraduate or in graduate school, their ultimate goal is to earn a degree. For Xochitl Juarez and Guillermo Cuevas, the common thread they share is the satisfaction of successfully completing their educational mission.

Humans of the U: Nestor Chavez

“I decided to come back to finish a full bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies to continue to educate myself on social issues.”

Recognizing exceptional faculty leadership, research and teaching

Read about the achievements of exceptional faculty members in teaching, research, mentorship and service.

The legacy of botanist Walter Cottam transformed U campus into a living laboratory

How the university became Utah’s official arboretum, home to 9,600 trees on its main campus, featuring at least 250 species from around the world.

Celebrating the U’s class of 2024

For many of the students graduating this year, their higher education journey began amid a global pandemic. 

@theU April 15, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

 
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