Building pathways to medicine in Utah’s rural and tribal communities
Students from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine joined a rural and Tribal engagement outreach tour serving youth in southeastern Utah and the Navajo Nation.
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Humans of the U: Kyri Ungatavinekent-Duncan
Categories: Alumni, Belonging, Community, Faculty/Staff, Humans of the U, Student Affairs, Student Belonging, Student Belonging, Students, U Belong
“We are continuing to advocate and elevate what we already do. We just need to continue to be louder and reach even more people.”
Read MoreStrengthening relationships through the Ute Indian Tribe’s Bear Dance
Events like the Bear Dance strengthen relationships not through statements alone, but through shared meals, stories, laughter, dancing and time spent together.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Tashina Barber
“Creating that sense of students seeing themselves here through our programming is one of the biggest things that we strive for.”
Read More6 powerful reads for Native American Heritage Month
Enjoy this curated book list developed by Tashina Barber, the program manager at the Center for Native Excellence and Tribal Engagement and librarian Allyson Mower.
Read More2025 Native Excellence Gala celebrates and uplifts Indigenous community
The gala celebrated scholarship recipients recognized for their academic achievement and contributions to their communities.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Joe Lopez
Categories: Humans of the U
“One thing I learned in college is that you can’t do it alone… There are a lot of people on campus and in the professional world who are willing to help you, who care about your future, and who will encourage you not to give up when it gets really hard.”
Read MoreCelebrating culture, community and resilience during Native American Heritage Month
Categories: Alumni, Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty/Staff, Latest Stories, Student Belonging, Students
The national awareness month honors the rich histories, culture and heritage of these tribes who deeply enrich the quality and character of America.
Read MoreUnderstanding the University of Utah’s agreement with the Ute Indian Tribe
Categories: Feature (Utah.edu), Home Page, Impact Initiatives, Inspire Initiatives, Latest Stories, Student Affairs
The formal partnership between the University of Utah and the Ute Indian Tribe dates back over 50 years.
Read MoreUniversity reorganizes, closes some student resource centers
Categories: Belonging, Campus Life, Community, Feature (Utah.edu), Law & Politics, Policies & Regulations, Student Affairs, Student Belonging, Student Belonging, Students
In compliance with HB 261, the university will close three student resource centers, streamlining student support services and cultural and community engagement initiatives in two new centralized centers.
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