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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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Celebrate your graduation at the 2025 Grad Fair!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Congratulations, Class of 2025! 

Eccles gift creates a new home for health in West Valley City

The transformational $75 million dollar gift will help establish a new 800,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hospital and medical campus.

Lassonde program helps seed businesses for grow

The Get Seeded program is designed to help startups grow their business ideas.

Mapping memories and magic

At the heart of “Charting Neverland” lies a simple truth: the stories we tell are the maps we leave behind.

Giving Day 2025: Celebrating 175 Years of U

This Giving Day is going to be extra special as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of the U.

New Senior Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment and Student Success begins service at the U

Paul Kohn brings to the U more than two decades of experience in higher education administration, specifically in enrollment management and student success.

Malaria researcher Tracey Lamb focuses on global health as U’s first Jefferson Science Fellow

In this role, Lamb will spend time with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy.

Wanda S. Pillow named Dean of College of Humanities and of School for Cultural and Social Transformation

Wanda S. Pillow has accepted an offer to serve as the dean of both the College of Humanities and the School for Cultural and Social Transformation.

@theU March 10, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

A profound new play: ‘A Case for the Existence of God’

Set in a small-town loan office, the story follows two very different men: Keith, a mortgage broker, and Ryan, a yogurt plant worker.

Whose air quality are we monitoring?

U.S. EPA air quality monitors are disproportionally located in predominately white neighborhoods, leaving marginalized communities at risk of pollution exposure.

Neurodiversity: Think outside the box

Join 2025 Neurodiversity & Disability Awareness Week for insight into student experiences, practical strategies for better web accessibility, meeting new friends and learning how the U can get you accommodations.

Celebrate your graduation at the 2025 Grad Fair!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Congratulations, Class of 2025! 

Eccles gift creates a new home for health in West Valley City

The transformational $75 million dollar gift will help establish a new 800,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hospital and medical campus.

Lassonde program helps seed businesses for grow

The Get Seeded program is designed to help startups grow their business ideas.

Mapping memories and magic

At the heart of “Charting Neverland” lies a simple truth: the stories we tell are the maps we leave behind.

Giving Day 2025: Celebrating 175 Years of U

This Giving Day is going to be extra special as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of the U.

New Senior Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment and Student Success begins service at the U

Paul Kohn brings to the U more than two decades of experience in higher education administration, specifically in enrollment management and student success.

Malaria researcher Tracey Lamb focuses on global health as U’s first Jefferson Science Fellow

In this role, Lamb will spend time with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy.

Wanda S. Pillow named Dean of College of Humanities and of School for Cultural and Social Transformation

Wanda S. Pillow has accepted an offer to serve as the dean of both the College of Humanities and the School for Cultural and Social Transformation.

@theU March 10, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

A profound new play: ‘A Case for the Existence of God’

Set in a small-town loan office, the story follows two very different men: Keith, a mortgage broker, and Ryan, a yogurt plant worker.

Whose air quality are we monitoring?

U.S. EPA air quality monitors are disproportionally located in predominately white neighborhoods, leaving marginalized communities at risk of pollution exposure.

Neurodiversity: Think outside the box

Join 2025 Neurodiversity & Disability Awareness Week for insight into student experiences, practical strategies for better web accessibility, meeting new friends and learning how the U can get you accommodations.

Celebrate your graduation at the 2025 Grad Fair!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Congratulations, Class of 2025! 

Eccles gift creates a new home for health in West Valley City

The transformational $75 million dollar gift will help establish a new 800,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hospital and medical campus.

Lassonde program helps seed businesses for grow

The Get Seeded program is designed to help startups grow their business ideas.

Mapping memories and magic

At the heart of “Charting Neverland” lies a simple truth: the stories we tell are the maps we leave behind.

Giving Day 2025: Celebrating 175 Years of U

This Giving Day is going to be extra special as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of the U.

New Senior Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment and Student Success begins service at the U

Paul Kohn brings to the U more than two decades of experience in higher education administration, specifically in enrollment management and student success.

Malaria researcher Tracey Lamb focuses on global health as U’s first Jefferson Science Fellow

In this role, Lamb will spend time with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy.

Wanda S. Pillow named Dean of College of Humanities and of School for Cultural and Social Transformation

Wanda S. Pillow has accepted an offer to serve as the dean of both the College of Humanities and the School for Cultural and Social Transformation.

@theU March 10, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

A profound new play: ‘A Case for the Existence of God’

Set in a small-town loan office, the story follows two very different men: Keith, a mortgage broker, and Ryan, a yogurt plant worker.

Whose air quality are we monitoring?

U.S. EPA air quality monitors are disproportionally located in predominately white neighborhoods, leaving marginalized communities at risk of pollution exposure.

Neurodiversity: Think outside the box

Join 2025 Neurodiversity & Disability Awareness Week for insight into student experiences, practical strategies for better web accessibility, meeting new friends and learning how the U can get you accommodations.

Celebrate your graduation at the 2025 Grad Fair!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Congratulations, Class of 2025! 

Eccles gift creates a new home for health in West Valley City

The transformational $75 million dollar gift will help establish a new 800,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hospital and medical campus.

Lassonde program helps seed businesses for grow

The Get Seeded program is designed to help startups grow their business ideas.

Mapping memories and magic

At the heart of “Charting Neverland” lies a simple truth: the stories we tell are the maps we leave behind.

Giving Day 2025: Celebrating 175 Years of U

This Giving Day is going to be extra special as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of the U.

New Senior Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment and Student Success begins service at the U

Paul Kohn brings to the U more than two decades of experience in higher education administration, specifically in enrollment management and student success.

Malaria researcher Tracey Lamb focuses on global health as U’s first Jefferson Science Fellow

In this role, Lamb will spend time with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy.

Wanda S. Pillow named Dean of College of Humanities and of School for Cultural and Social Transformation

Wanda S. Pillow has accepted an offer to serve as the dean of both the College of Humanities and the School for Cultural and Social Transformation.

@theU March 10, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

A profound new play: ‘A Case for the Existence of God’

Set in a small-town loan office, the story follows two very different men: Keith, a mortgage broker, and Ryan, a yogurt plant worker.

Whose air quality are we monitoring?

U.S. EPA air quality monitors are disproportionally located in predominately white neighborhoods, leaving marginalized communities at risk of pollution exposure.

Neurodiversity: Think outside the box

Join 2025 Neurodiversity & Disability Awareness Week for insight into student experiences, practical strategies for better web accessibility, meeting new friends and learning how the U can get you accommodations.

 
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