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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.

Early-life gut microbes may protect against diabetes, research in mice suggests

If the benefits seen in mice hold true in humans, microbe-derived molecules might eventually help restore pancreatic function in people with diabetes.

Senate Summary | March 3, 2025

The Academic Senate meets virtually at 3 p.m. on the first Monday of the month. The meetings are open to the public.

Utah geologists win $1M NSF grant for state-of-the-art mass spectrometer

Instrument will help scientists unravel Earth’s ancient geological mysteries, past climates and humans’ ongoing interactions with the environment.

How to fit a 650-pound sea lion into a CT scanner

U of U Health teams up with Hogle Zoo to diagnose and treat Diego, a sick sea lion who had what turned out to be a spinal condition.

Founders Day launches U 175th anniversary celebration

From Founders Day to Homecoming, the state’s flagship institution of higher education will be marking its own history as well as the role of higher education in elevating Utahns’ lives.

@theU March 3, 2025

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Humans of the U: Lyuba Basin

The most important thing is that these books are accessible for anybody to come look at: students, faculty, and community members.

Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute launches research series on Utah-Federal government nexus

Data summaries highlight the economic linkages between the state and federal government.

Inaugural chief data officer named

The University of Utah has named its first chief data officer and vice provost of enterprise planning. Ravneet Chadha will assume the CDO position on March 17.

Utah’s higher education system: A catalyst for individual and societal success

A new policy brief by the Gardner Policy Institute summarizes the significant benefits of higher education in Utah.

@theU February 24, 2025

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@theU February 17, 2025

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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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