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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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Humans of the U: Jiangfan Shi

“So far, I have completed and filed three patent applications, all of which have already been licensed to industry for further development into practical device applications.”

Senate Summary | April 6, 2026

Academic Senate meetings are open to the public and are held on Zoom.

U’s Proxima Careers startup gains $450K in state funding

The Utah Board of Higher Education is investing in a University of Utah startup boosting access to education and health care workforce development.

Building a more connected student support ecosystem: Peer education at the U

Student success at the University of Utah doesn’t happen by accident.

2026 U.S. News & World Report Graduate Rankings

As the semester comes to a close and graduates prepare for commencement, the rankings season is in full swing.

Presidential interns complete campus safety perception project

The Presidential Internship program gives undergraduates the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects that advance the U’s goals, while providing campus leadership with valuable insight into the student experience.

‘Come From Away’ at PTC examines community connection in the wake of tragedy

The musical is based on events following Sept. 11, 2001, when 38 commercial flights were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland.

Intraocular lenses go to space

If humans one day begin growing old in space, they will almost certainly need cataract surgery.

How far can automation and AI support psychotherapy?

Interdisciplinary team of U researchers builds a framework for assessing varying levels of automation in a mental health field reliant on human interaction.

Annual USHE campus perception survey now open

The University of Utah has partnered with Hanover Research to conduct the campus perception survey to better understand the experiences of students, faculty and staff.

President Taylor Randall Statement: Executive Order—’Urgent National Action to Save College Sports’

Statement from President Taylor Randall in response to Executive Order—“Urgent National Action to Save College Sports.”

FAQ: Measles on campus

We answer your questions about measles on campus.

Humans of the U: Jiangfan Shi

“So far, I have completed and filed three patent applications, all of which have already been licensed to industry for further development into practical device applications.”

Senate Summary | April 6, 2026

Academic Senate meetings are open to the public and are held on Zoom.

U’s Proxima Careers startup gains $450K in state funding

The Utah Board of Higher Education is investing in a University of Utah startup boosting access to education and health care workforce development.

Building a more connected student support ecosystem: Peer education at the U

Student success at the University of Utah doesn’t happen by accident.

2026 U.S. News & World Report Graduate Rankings

As the semester comes to a close and graduates prepare for commencement, the rankings season is in full swing.

Presidential interns complete campus safety perception project

The Presidential Internship program gives undergraduates the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects that advance the U’s goals, while providing campus leadership with valuable insight into the student experience.

‘Come From Away’ at PTC examines community connection in the wake of tragedy

The musical is based on events following Sept. 11, 2001, when 38 commercial flights were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland.

Intraocular lenses go to space

If humans one day begin growing old in space, they will almost certainly need cataract surgery.

How far can automation and AI support psychotherapy?

Interdisciplinary team of U researchers builds a framework for assessing varying levels of automation in a mental health field reliant on human interaction.

Annual USHE campus perception survey now open

The University of Utah has partnered with Hanover Research to conduct the campus perception survey to better understand the experiences of students, faculty and staff.

President Taylor Randall Statement: Executive Order—’Urgent National Action to Save College Sports’

Statement from President Taylor Randall in response to Executive Order—“Urgent National Action to Save College Sports.”

FAQ: Measles on campus

We answer your questions about measles on campus.

Humans of the U: Jiangfan Shi

“So far, I have completed and filed three patent applications, all of which have already been licensed to industry for further development into practical device applications.”

Senate Summary | April 6, 2026

Academic Senate meetings are open to the public and are held on Zoom.

U’s Proxima Careers startup gains $450K in state funding

The Utah Board of Higher Education is investing in a University of Utah startup boosting access to education and health care workforce development.

Building a more connected student support ecosystem: Peer education at the U

Student success at the University of Utah doesn’t happen by accident.

2026 U.S. News & World Report Graduate Rankings

As the semester comes to a close and graduates prepare for commencement, the rankings season is in full swing.

Presidential interns complete campus safety perception project

The Presidential Internship program gives undergraduates the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects that advance the U’s goals, while providing campus leadership with valuable insight into the student experience.

‘Come From Away’ at PTC examines community connection in the wake of tragedy

The musical is based on events following Sept. 11, 2001, when 38 commercial flights were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland.

Intraocular lenses go to space

If humans one day begin growing old in space, they will almost certainly need cataract surgery.

How far can automation and AI support psychotherapy?

Interdisciplinary team of U researchers builds a framework for assessing varying levels of automation in a mental health field reliant on human interaction.

Annual USHE campus perception survey now open

The University of Utah has partnered with Hanover Research to conduct the campus perception survey to better understand the experiences of students, faculty and staff.

President Taylor Randall Statement: Executive Order—’Urgent National Action to Save College Sports’

Statement from President Taylor Randall in response to Executive Order—“Urgent National Action to Save College Sports.”

FAQ: Measles on campus

We answer your questions about measles on campus.

Humans of the U: Jiangfan Shi

“So far, I have completed and filed three patent applications, all of which have already been licensed to industry for further development into practical device applications.”

Senate Summary | April 6, 2026

Academic Senate meetings are open to the public and are held on Zoom.

U’s Proxima Careers startup gains $450K in state funding

The Utah Board of Higher Education is investing in a University of Utah startup boosting access to education and health care workforce development.

Building a more connected student support ecosystem: Peer education at the U

Student success at the University of Utah doesn’t happen by accident.

2026 U.S. News & World Report Graduate Rankings

As the semester comes to a close and graduates prepare for commencement, the rankings season is in full swing.

Presidential interns complete campus safety perception project

The Presidential Internship program gives undergraduates the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects that advance the U’s goals, while providing campus leadership with valuable insight into the student experience.

‘Come From Away’ at PTC examines community connection in the wake of tragedy

The musical is based on events following Sept. 11, 2001, when 38 commercial flights were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland.

Intraocular lenses go to space

If humans one day begin growing old in space, they will almost certainly need cataract surgery.

How far can automation and AI support psychotherapy?

Interdisciplinary team of U researchers builds a framework for assessing varying levels of automation in a mental health field reliant on human interaction.

Annual USHE campus perception survey now open

The University of Utah has partnered with Hanover Research to conduct the campus perception survey to better understand the experiences of students, faculty and staff.

President Taylor Randall Statement: Executive Order—’Urgent National Action to Save College Sports’

Statement from President Taylor Randall in response to Executive Order—“Urgent National Action to Save College Sports.”

FAQ: Measles on campus

We answer your questions about measles on campus.

 
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