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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.

 
Campus Events

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.

Celebrate your graduation at the 2025 Grad Fair!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Congratulations, Class of 2025! 

Eccles gift creates a new home for health in West Valley City

The transformational $75 million dollar gift will help establish a new 800,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hospital and medical campus.

Lassonde program helps seed businesses for grow

The Get Seeded program is designed to help startups grow their business ideas.

Mapping memories and magic

At the heart of “Charting Neverland” lies a simple truth: the stories we tell are the maps we leave behind.

Giving Day 2025: Celebrating 175 Years of U

This Giving Day is going to be extra special as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of the U.

New Senior Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment and Student Success begins service at the U

Paul Kohn brings to the U more than two decades of experience in higher education administration, specifically in enrollment management and student success.

Malaria researcher Tracey Lamb focuses on global health as U’s first Jefferson Science Fellow

In this role, Lamb will spend time with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy.

Wanda S. Pillow named Dean of College of Humanities and of School for Cultural and Social Transformation

Wanda S. Pillow has accepted an offer to serve as the dean of both the College of Humanities and the School for Cultural and Social Transformation.

@theU March 10, 2025

Check out what’s happening on campus this week!

A profound new play: ‘A Case for the Existence of God’

Set in a small-town loan office, the story follows two very different men: Keith, a mortgage broker, and Ryan, a yogurt plant worker.

Whose air quality are we monitoring?

U.S. EPA air quality monitors are disproportionally located in predominately white neighborhoods, leaving marginalized communities at risk of pollution exposure.

Neurodiversity: Think outside the box

Join 2025 Neurodiversity & Disability Awareness Week for insight into student experiences, practical strategies for better web accessibility, meeting new friends and learning how the U can get you accommodations.

 
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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