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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.

First Remote and Austere Conditions Grand Challenge

The U’s first research program enhanced the well-being of Utahns in rural areas. The legacy continues with the challenge for innovative projects focused on novel techniques, technologies, and methods for remote and austere environments.

Humans of the U: Seth LaPray

“Law school is hard and being able to enjoy the people you are around is an important part of getting through it.”

Humans of the U: Yitong Xin

“I was drawn to the values of social work, which align with my belief in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to break the cycle of generational struggles.”

The University of Utah represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Several U alumni and a current student will be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

The Castle Solar project: A beacon of sustainability and economic growth

Castle Solar is a 40-megawatt alternating current solar facility located in Emery County, Utah.

@theU July 22, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

Producing water out of thin air

Device developed by U engineers with Army funding harvests water from atmosphere, even in arid places.

Global learning creates connections in Rwanda

The purpose of global learning is to bring minds together from across the planet.

Mathematician unveils new model for understanding how cancers develop

Mathematics professor Frederick Adler explores “a modeling framework for cancer ecology and evolution.”

Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain

Creative thought is a hallmark of humanity, but it’s an ephemeral, almost paradoxical ability, striking unexpectedly when it’s not sought out.

Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato

Genetic analysis shows that ancient Indigenous people transported, cultivated and may have domesticated the native tuber outside of its natural distribution, reflecting the enduring ecological legacy of Indigenous people in the Southwest.

Your therapist wants you to go outside

Spending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness.

 
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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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