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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.

4th Fintech Xchange explores AI, responsibility to consumers

Nearly 400 innovators and executives from companies including Visa, Intuit, LoanPro and KPMG gathered in downtown Salt Lake City Feb. 4-6 to discuss headwinds facing the industry, regulatory changes, emerging technologies.

Can smartwatches guard against hypertension?

New study led by U of U Health predicts real-world impact of using wearable tech to detect undiagnosed high blood pressure.

Online exposure to medical misinformation concentrated among older adults

Study by U communication researchers finds few Americans encounter low-credibility health websites.

The battle for breath: Controlling Great Salt Lake dust

Engineered dust control measures would have costs and tradeoffs, constrained by water availability, says a study led by atmospheric sciences professor Kevin Perry.

U ramps up emphasis on durable skills with new fellows, framework

Durable skills are foundational, uniquely human abilities such as communication, collaboration and problem-solving.

What are U students up to on Capitol Hill?

Working behind the scenes in the fast-paced environment of the session provides interns more than a crash course in government—it’s an opportunity to influence the future. 

U welcomes Christena Huntsman Durham as new trustee

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed—and the Utah Senate has approved—Christena Huntsman Durham to the University of Utah’s Board of Trustees.

Arthur Brooks named U’s 2026 Commencement speaker

Brooks will draw from his extensive writings about the search for happiness and meaning to inspire the Class of 2026.

Rising together: Student leadership development

Since 2019, the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has partnered with AAMC to build and grow the RISE leadership conference.

U to honor legendary women’s basketball coach

Elaine Elliott’s accolades and her commitment to the student-athletes she dedicated her professional life to will be recognized in a ceremony at halftime of the U vs. Cincinnati on Feb. 14.

Turning passion into purpose with recreational therapy

Activities are designed to meet each patient’s unique health care goals.

Legislative session brings community together to showcase value of research

This unique event got policymakers off the hill and up to the U.

 
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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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