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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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First Remote and Austere Conditions Grand Challenge

The U’s first research program enhanced the well-being of Utahns in rural areas. The legacy continues with the challenge for innovative projects focused on novel techniques, technologies, and methods for remote and austere environments.

Humans of the U: Seth LaPray

“Law school is hard and being able to enjoy the people you are around is an important part of getting through it.”

Humans of the U: Yitong Xin

“I was drawn to the values of social work, which align with my belief in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to break the cycle of generational struggles.”

The University of Utah represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Several U alumni and a current student will be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

The Castle Solar project: A beacon of sustainability and economic growth

Castle Solar is a 40-megawatt alternating current solar facility located in Emery County, Utah.

@theU July 22, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

Producing water out of thin air

Device developed by U engineers with Army funding harvests water from atmosphere, even in arid places.

Global learning creates connections in Rwanda

The purpose of global learning is to bring minds together from across the planet.

Mathematician unveils new model for understanding how cancers develop

Mathematics professor Frederick Adler explores “a modeling framework for cancer ecology and evolution.”

Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain

Creative thought is a hallmark of humanity, but it’s an ephemeral, almost paradoxical ability, striking unexpectedly when it’s not sought out.

Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato

Genetic analysis shows that ancient Indigenous people transported, cultivated and may have domesticated the native tuber outside of its natural distribution, reflecting the enduring ecological legacy of Indigenous people in the Southwest.

Your therapist wants you to go outside

Spending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness.

First Remote and Austere Conditions Grand Challenge

The U’s first research program enhanced the well-being of Utahns in rural areas. The legacy continues with the challenge for innovative projects focused on novel techniques, technologies, and methods for remote and austere environments.

Humans of the U: Seth LaPray

“Law school is hard and being able to enjoy the people you are around is an important part of getting through it.”

Humans of the U: Yitong Xin

“I was drawn to the values of social work, which align with my belief in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to break the cycle of generational struggles.”

The University of Utah represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Several U alumni and a current student will be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

The Castle Solar project: A beacon of sustainability and economic growth

Castle Solar is a 40-megawatt alternating current solar facility located in Emery County, Utah.

@theU July 22, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

Producing water out of thin air

Device developed by U engineers with Army funding harvests water from atmosphere, even in arid places.

Global learning creates connections in Rwanda

The purpose of global learning is to bring minds together from across the planet.

Mathematician unveils new model for understanding how cancers develop

Mathematics professor Frederick Adler explores “a modeling framework for cancer ecology and evolution.”

Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain

Creative thought is a hallmark of humanity, but it’s an ephemeral, almost paradoxical ability, striking unexpectedly when it’s not sought out.

Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato

Genetic analysis shows that ancient Indigenous people transported, cultivated and may have domesticated the native tuber outside of its natural distribution, reflecting the enduring ecological legacy of Indigenous people in the Southwest.

Your therapist wants you to go outside

Spending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness.

First Remote and Austere Conditions Grand Challenge

The U’s first research program enhanced the well-being of Utahns in rural areas. The legacy continues with the challenge for innovative projects focused on novel techniques, technologies, and methods for remote and austere environments.

Humans of the U: Seth LaPray

“Law school is hard and being able to enjoy the people you are around is an important part of getting through it.”

Humans of the U: Yitong Xin

“I was drawn to the values of social work, which align with my belief in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to break the cycle of generational struggles.”

The University of Utah represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Several U alumni and a current student will be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

The Castle Solar project: A beacon of sustainability and economic growth

Castle Solar is a 40-megawatt alternating current solar facility located in Emery County, Utah.

@theU July 22, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

Producing water out of thin air

Device developed by U engineers with Army funding harvests water from atmosphere, even in arid places.

Global learning creates connections in Rwanda

The purpose of global learning is to bring minds together from across the planet.

Mathematician unveils new model for understanding how cancers develop

Mathematics professor Frederick Adler explores “a modeling framework for cancer ecology and evolution.”

Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain

Creative thought is a hallmark of humanity, but it’s an ephemeral, almost paradoxical ability, striking unexpectedly when it’s not sought out.

Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato

Genetic analysis shows that ancient Indigenous people transported, cultivated and may have domesticated the native tuber outside of its natural distribution, reflecting the enduring ecological legacy of Indigenous people in the Southwest.

Your therapist wants you to go outside

Spending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness.

First Remote and Austere Conditions Grand Challenge

The U’s first research program enhanced the well-being of Utahns in rural areas. The legacy continues with the challenge for innovative projects focused on novel techniques, technologies, and methods for remote and austere environments.

Humans of the U: Seth LaPray

“Law school is hard and being able to enjoy the people you are around is an important part of getting through it.”

Humans of the U: Yitong Xin

“I was drawn to the values of social work, which align with my belief in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to break the cycle of generational struggles.”

The University of Utah represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Several U alumni and a current student will be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

The Castle Solar project: A beacon of sustainability and economic growth

Castle Solar is a 40-megawatt alternating current solar facility located in Emery County, Utah.

@theU July 22, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

Producing water out of thin air

Device developed by U engineers with Army funding harvests water from atmosphere, even in arid places.

Global learning creates connections in Rwanda

The purpose of global learning is to bring minds together from across the planet.

Mathematician unveils new model for understanding how cancers develop

Mathematics professor Frederick Adler explores “a modeling framework for cancer ecology and evolution.”

Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain

Creative thought is a hallmark of humanity, but it’s an ephemeral, almost paradoxical ability, striking unexpectedly when it’s not sought out.

Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato

Genetic analysis shows that ancient Indigenous people transported, cultivated and may have domesticated the native tuber outside of its natural distribution, reflecting the enduring ecological legacy of Indigenous people in the Southwest.

Your therapist wants you to go outside

Spending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness.

 
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