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A culture of respect begins with U

In the spring 2019 semester, the U introduced a voluntary online training module focusing on diversity, inclusion and equity on campus.

Women’s Week: ‘Redefine’

This year’s events explore what it means to be powerful and radically creative, with a keynote address by Gabby Rivera, a Bronx-born, queer Latinx writer.

U alum named Nintendo president

Social media reacts to U alum Doug Bowser embracing comparisons to fire-breathing villain.

A future that is boundless

The U is changing lives and reaching new heights, President Watkins said in State of the U remarks.

Passageways to the law

More than 100 high school students visited the S.J. Quinney College of Law as part of a program designed to inspire students from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in the legal field.

Painting with the dean

Earlier this year, College of Mines and Earth Sciences Dean Darryl Butt led an art class as a form of stress relief.

Heading to the Hill

U students to exhibit their research via posters to Utah state legislators on Capitol Hill.

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U breaks ground on hospital and health campus in West Valley

The ceremonial groundbreaking represents a significant milestone in creating access to health care in westside communities.

University of Utah takes medical school diplomacy on the road

On the road, U leaders continued conversations on expanding graduate medical education into rural and underserved Utah and building partnerships to support a new Southern Utah Regional Medical Campus.

Remembering Juneteenth: ‘And Still We Rise’

On Friday, June 20, the University of Utah’s Center for Community & Cultural Engagement will recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day with an educational panel discussion held at the Marriott Library.

UtahPresents joins prestigious Major University Presenters Consortium

Dedicated to advancing the field of university-based performing arts presenting, MUPs strengthens its member organizations’ capacities to elevate lives through the power of the arts.

Shape-shifting hybrid materials offer bright future for solar and LED innovation

New research by Bischak Lab shows how wafer-thin perovskites’ optical properties shift with temperature changes.

Putting off bedtime could be hard on your emotional health

A new study led by the U has found that bedtime procrastination in young adults is associated with specific personality traits, including depressive tendencies.

A new look at the Stateville prison malaria experiments

Utah scholars pull back the curtain on the untold story of Black prisoners and the science of preventing adverse drug reactions.

Did somebody say roses?

Happy June! The lilacs just finished blooming and now the roses are doing their thing.

How to help kids love nature

Lead by example. Show your curiosity about nature. As you celebrate your outdoor experiences, you’re setting up a pathway for them to follow.

Living in the new ice age

Believe it or not, we’re currently living in an Ice Age. Learn more at the Natural History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” which closes Jan. 4, 2026.

Lower BMI doesn’t improve mental health after weight-loss surgery. Here’s what does

Reduction in weight stigma shows greater association with positive behaviors and outcomes, according to U study.

University leaders lay out plans for strategic reinvestments

At a meeting June 6, President Taylor Randall said the legislation actually accelerates processes he and Provost Mitzi Montoya put in place over the past few years to achieve savings from institution-wide operational excellence initiatives and mission-aligned planning.

U breaks ground on hospital and health campus in West Valley

The ceremonial groundbreaking represents a significant milestone in creating access to health care in westside communities.

University of Utah takes medical school diplomacy on the road

On the road, U leaders continued conversations on expanding graduate medical education into rural and underserved Utah and building partnerships to support a new Southern Utah Regional Medical Campus.

Remembering Juneteenth: ‘And Still We Rise’

On Friday, June 20, the University of Utah’s Center for Community & Cultural Engagement will recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day with an educational panel discussion held at the Marriott Library.

UtahPresents joins prestigious Major University Presenters Consortium

Dedicated to advancing the field of university-based performing arts presenting, MUPs strengthens its member organizations’ capacities to elevate lives through the power of the arts.

Shape-shifting hybrid materials offer bright future for solar and LED innovation

New research by Bischak Lab shows how wafer-thin perovskites’ optical properties shift with temperature changes.

Putting off bedtime could be hard on your emotional health

A new study led by the U has found that bedtime procrastination in young adults is associated with specific personality traits, including depressive tendencies.

A new look at the Stateville prison malaria experiments

Utah scholars pull back the curtain on the untold story of Black prisoners and the science of preventing adverse drug reactions.

Did somebody say roses?

Happy June! The lilacs just finished blooming and now the roses are doing their thing.

How to help kids love nature

Lead by example. Show your curiosity about nature. As you celebrate your outdoor experiences, you’re setting up a pathway for them to follow.

Living in the new ice age

Believe it or not, we’re currently living in an Ice Age. Learn more at the Natural History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” which closes Jan. 4, 2026.

Lower BMI doesn’t improve mental health after weight-loss surgery. Here’s what does

Reduction in weight stigma shows greater association with positive behaviors and outcomes, according to U study.

University leaders lay out plans for strategic reinvestments

At a meeting June 6, President Taylor Randall said the legislation actually accelerates processes he and Provost Mitzi Montoya put in place over the past few years to achieve savings from institution-wide operational excellence initiatives and mission-aligned planning.

U breaks ground on hospital and health campus in West Valley

The ceremonial groundbreaking represents a significant milestone in creating access to health care in westside communities.

University of Utah takes medical school diplomacy on the road

On the road, U leaders continued conversations on expanding graduate medical education into rural and underserved Utah and building partnerships to support a new Southern Utah Regional Medical Campus.

Remembering Juneteenth: ‘And Still We Rise’

On Friday, June 20, the University of Utah’s Center for Community & Cultural Engagement will recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day with an educational panel discussion held at the Marriott Library.

UtahPresents joins prestigious Major University Presenters Consortium

Dedicated to advancing the field of university-based performing arts presenting, MUPs strengthens its member organizations’ capacities to elevate lives through the power of the arts.

Shape-shifting hybrid materials offer bright future for solar and LED innovation

New research by Bischak Lab shows how wafer-thin perovskites’ optical properties shift with temperature changes.

Putting off bedtime could be hard on your emotional health

A new study led by the U has found that bedtime procrastination in young adults is associated with specific personality traits, including depressive tendencies.

A new look at the Stateville prison malaria experiments

Utah scholars pull back the curtain on the untold story of Black prisoners and the science of preventing adverse drug reactions.

Did somebody say roses?

Happy June! The lilacs just finished blooming and now the roses are doing their thing.

How to help kids love nature

Lead by example. Show your curiosity about nature. As you celebrate your outdoor experiences, you’re setting up a pathway for them to follow.

Living in the new ice age

Believe it or not, we’re currently living in an Ice Age. Learn more at the Natural History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” which closes Jan. 4, 2026.

Lower BMI doesn’t improve mental health after weight-loss surgery. Here’s what does

Reduction in weight stigma shows greater association with positive behaviors and outcomes, according to U study.

University leaders lay out plans for strategic reinvestments

At a meeting June 6, President Taylor Randall said the legislation actually accelerates processes he and Provost Mitzi Montoya put in place over the past few years to achieve savings from institution-wide operational excellence initiatives and mission-aligned planning.

U breaks ground on hospital and health campus in West Valley

The ceremonial groundbreaking represents a significant milestone in creating access to health care in westside communities.

University of Utah takes medical school diplomacy on the road

On the road, U leaders continued conversations on expanding graduate medical education into rural and underserved Utah and building partnerships to support a new Southern Utah Regional Medical Campus.

Remembering Juneteenth: ‘And Still We Rise’

On Friday, June 20, the University of Utah’s Center for Community & Cultural Engagement will recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day with an educational panel discussion held at the Marriott Library.

UtahPresents joins prestigious Major University Presenters Consortium

Dedicated to advancing the field of university-based performing arts presenting, MUPs strengthens its member organizations’ capacities to elevate lives through the power of the arts.

Shape-shifting hybrid materials offer bright future for solar and LED innovation

New research by Bischak Lab shows how wafer-thin perovskites’ optical properties shift with temperature changes.

Putting off bedtime could be hard on your emotional health

A new study led by the U has found that bedtime procrastination in young adults is associated with specific personality traits, including depressive tendencies.

A new look at the Stateville prison malaria experiments

Utah scholars pull back the curtain on the untold story of Black prisoners and the science of preventing adverse drug reactions.

Did somebody say roses?

Happy June! The lilacs just finished blooming and now the roses are doing their thing.

How to help kids love nature

Lead by example. Show your curiosity about nature. As you celebrate your outdoor experiences, you’re setting up a pathway for them to follow.

Living in the new ice age

Believe it or not, we’re currently living in an Ice Age. Learn more at the Natural History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” which closes Jan. 4, 2026.

Lower BMI doesn’t improve mental health after weight-loss surgery. Here’s what does

Reduction in weight stigma shows greater association with positive behaviors and outcomes, according to U study.

University leaders lay out plans for strategic reinvestments

At a meeting June 6, President Taylor Randall said the legislation actually accelerates processes he and Provost Mitzi Montoya put in place over the past few years to achieve savings from institution-wide operational excellence initiatives and mission-aligned planning.

 
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