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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.

Humans of the U: Claudia Trochez

“Back in college, I didn’t understand how there were so many people who were so dedicated to their centers and so dedicated to supporting students that it really does bring me joy to help connect students because those resources are here for a reason.”

Using machine learning to see how living brains learn

New study shows that as neural networks learn, they adopt patterns of activity similar to real-life neuron firing patterns in a part of the brain that’s important for learning.

University of Utah continues modernization effort

The University of Utah is continuing on its strategic effort intended to prepare the institution for the long term.

Drownings in Utah: ‘One dad too many’

Teamed with the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, the U’s Tabitha Benney is conducting a statewide life jacket behavior survey and developing a messaging campaign to promote proper use.

From classrooms to careers, Black women describe lasting effects of racialized bias

Study led by William A. Smith examines how anti-Black misogyny contributes to “racial battle fatigue” across the life course.

Humans of the U: Sangwon Kang

“I first became interested in engineering when I got my first smartphone as a kid.”

Satellites spot forest stress two years before bark beetle die-offs become apparent

A faint signal emitted during photosynthesis may reveal physiological stress well before tree mortality appears in aerial surveys, potentially giving forest managers more time to prepare before mortality becomes widespread

The human side of medicine

Why ethics, arts and humanities matter in medical education.

University Counseling Center partners with Mantra Health to expand virtual mental health support

For the first time, students residing outside Utah can access virtual therapy at no cost through the university.

U researchers join NSF center that studies how robots and people learn to work together   

A collaboration with five other universities will place assistive robots in everyday human environments.

Campus Connect goes mobile with new student engagement app

Campus Connect serves as the University of Utah’s official student engagement platform

Senate Summary | Aug. 24, 2026

If you missed the Aug. 24 Academic Senate meeting or need a refresher, keep reading for the highlights from the meeting. Meetings are open to the public and held on Zoom.

 
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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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