U research suggests public safety risks in bail reform

Discussions of reforming the bail system often turn to the question of public safety. Would people out on bail commit crimes? The answer appears to be yes.

Shaping young minds

Law students are learning while they teach through the Kids’ Court program.

Food truck round up

You can taste the world thanks to the food trucks on campus.

Racist and Bias Incident Response Team

The team is working to streamline reporting, tracking, response and communication efforts to address racist and bias incidents on campus.

A time to remember and celebrate

Celebrating the Black Cultural Center’s first year on campus this Black History Month.

Earliest interbreeding event between ancient human populations discovered

The new study goes back further than 23andme could have ever imagined.

U of U Hospital launches rapid DNA testing of critically ill newborns for faster diagnosis, better treatment

A pilot project at University of Utah Health aims to quickly detect genetic disorders among newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Health precautions at University of Utah Asia campus

Precautions are being put in place on the Asia campus of the University of Utah based on recommendation from the Korean Ministry of Education.

Trumpet students honored

Talented trumpet players are being recognized for playing a variety of styles.

Tino Nyawelo Receives Community Engaged Teaching Award

The University Teaching Committee has selected Tino Nyawelo, associate professor in Physics & Astronomy, to receive the Community Engaged Teaching and Scholarship Award for 2020. Last year, Nyawelo received the College of Science Award for Fostering Undergraduate Research Excellence.

Black History Month and related online resources at the Marriott Library

Marriott Library announces a new primary source databases on the history of the NAACP.

University of Utah experts help conserve Idaho’s most important document

Experts from the U’s J. Willard Marriott Library perform conservation work on the Idaho State Constitution.

2019 Network Fast Facts showcase last year’s big wins

2019 is in the books, and it was another impactful year for UIT’s Network Services team.

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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Better together

Lori McDonald, vice president for Student Affairs, and Mary Ann Villarreal, vice president for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, focus on building an inclusive campus.

Get ready for U Giving Day

Show your support this U Giving Day.

Clear the Air Challenge update

The University of Utah team is currently in the lead.

CAMPUS EVENTS

FEB

Mini Major Expo

FEB

Shankar Vedantam & Florence Williams: The Nature Fix

FEB

Grad Student Relationship Series: “It’s a Match!” & “Breakin’ Up”

FEB

V-TECH Meet the Experts: Emerging Issues Around Vaping

FEB

Environment & Sustainability Research Symposium 2020

FEB

Wood Safety Training

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