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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.

Golden Spike Monument’s western-state tour kickoff event

The 43’ tall Golden Spike Monument, a golden public art piece,  will be on display in Presidents Circle from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Student Affairs launches three strategic initiatives

The initiatives are aimed at enriching the student experience, strengthening student skills development and scaling services to support a growing student population.

B.O.A.T. Brightest of All Time

A gamma-ray burst so bright it “blinded” space telescopes and shook Earth’s atmosphere! Physicist Tanmoy Laskar explains why it was the Brightest Of All Time (B.O.A.T.)

Why can zebrafish regenerate damaged heart tissue, while other fish species cannot?

Utah biologists discover that tiny tropical fish’s “superpower” lies in an immune response to heart injuries.

4 ways to investigate international perspectives

The U’s Honors College believes there’s no better way to challenge students’ assumptions about the world than through international experiences.

Kindness is contagious. Pass it on.

President Taylor Randall has designated April 24 as Day of Kindness at the U.

Statewide Career Fair to be hosted at the U

The annual career fair for all new grads and alumni in the state of Utah is coming to the University of Utah. Here’s everything you need to know.

First-Gen Con 2024

The University of Utah’s Center for First-Generation Success and the J. Willard Marriott Library hosted this years first gen conference.

This powerful tool helps you treat other people better — especially when you disagree

Description Tim Shriver created The Dignity Index to shift how we interact with other people in all facets of life — from public and political conversations to daily engagements with those who are different from us or who hold views we don’t share. In this episode of U Rising, Shriver talks with host Chris Nelson […]

Humans of the U: Alyssa Pretty On Top

“Coming to college is better than I could have imagined with all the resources I have access to. I’m still looking through the U’s website and finding new resources I didn’t even know about.”

 
Campus Events

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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