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Fall semester schedule changes due to COVID-19

Limiting interactions could limit infections.

Comet NEOWISE lit up skies and social media

Comet NEOWISE blazed across the skies of the northern hemisphere and won’t return for 6,800 years. If you missed it, never fear—the University of Utah community captured stunning photos of this once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event.

Largest 3-D map of the universe ever created

The results are measurements of more than 2 million galaxies and quasars covering 11 billion years of cosmic time.

Faculty selected for presidential leadership program

The program’s goal is to foster talented, emerging leaders with administrative potential.

Gamma-ray scientists bring distant stars into focus

For the first time in nearly 50 years, stellar intensity interferometry has been used to take the measure of the stars.

 
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
Coursera enrollment extension

There is still time to enroll in free Coursera classes online.


Sustain biodiversity from your phone

Get outside, collect data and digitally connect with the Natural History Museum of Utah, all while staying safe and spatially distanced.


Partners in the parking lot

University Neighborhood Partners has two family friendly events left this summer.


Marriott Library opening soon

Phased reopening starts Aug. 3.


Huntsman Cancer Institute receives renewal of prestigious designation

The designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center is the highest level of recognition awarded by the National Cancer Institute.


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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Humans of the U: Nancy Butler Songer

The College of Education’s new dean brings experience in creating deeply engaging and valuable STEM educational experiences.

Return to Campus: Testing, tracing, and metrics that matter

Faculty, staff and students attended the third webinar on the University of Utah’s Return: Testing, tracing, and metrics that matter.

Off season: A virtual fundraiser

This event is the first performance of its kind for UtahPresents.

The search for life beyond Earth

On April 8, explore the mysteries of the universe with Aomawa Shields, astronomer, astrobiologist and actor. Learn about her journey to find life on other planets at the NHMU’s 2025 Lecture Series.

Humans of the U: Donzelle Taylor

Having honest conversations, even when I was young, made me understand how childhood adversities affect your adult life. I think that’s what ties together my personal experiences and the science that I do.

Building an archive and uncovering stories

Environmental Humanities is working with the Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation to build an archive in support of the Nation’s ability to preserve and tell its own stories.

5 books and 6 films to enjoy during Earth Month

April is a time to celebrate the Earth, its land, creatures and climate as it marks the arrival of Earth Month.

@theU March 31, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

Honors College Praxis Labs tackle real-world challenges

These scholars will serve through May 2026 and then continue as members of the permanent scholars’ network.

Sharing cultural traditions, bringing campus together

The newly created Center for Community and Cultural Engagement (CCE) is developing programming to highlight the significant cultural contributions of the individual communities as well as the many values they all share.

Dust in the Wind: How cities alter natural airborne particles

Salt Lake’s locally sourced dust pollution carries far more hazardous elements than natural dust blown in from Great Basin.

U West Valley: The University of Utah’s vision for societal impact

The project has been co-designed with local residents and community leaders to address the area’s most pressing challenges in health care, education, and economic opportunity. 

Humans of the U: Sydney Brooksby

“People only get brave when they have nothing to lose. Be brave anyway.”

Humans of the U: Diego Alvarez

“‘Hey You’ is a career-focused podcast where we interview different professionals from different industries.”

Third annual Utah Campus Safety Summit hones in on prevention

Key focus areas of this year’s summit included insights surrounding school violence research and prevention, cybercrime protection strategies and hate crime response.

 
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CAMPUS EVENTS

 
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Faith + Doubt Support Group
 
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Be Well Utah - Playtime is Our Time!
 
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Virtual Get Involved Fair
 
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Lassonde Information Session & Tour
 
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