University of Utah Statement: U.S. Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade
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The University of Utah is a state entity. As such, the university follows federal and state law.
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Humans of the U: Jason Ramirez on ‘Juneteenth’
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Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.
Read MoreWatch commencement live
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Thursday’s commencement address from civil rights veteran and U alum Rev. France A. Davis can be watched live at utah.edu/live.
Read MoreU announces 2019 Commencement speaker
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Civil rights veteran and U alum Rev. France A. Davis will deliver commencement address exploring the power of unity.
Read MoreMLK WEEK: ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM
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The 34th annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has become a platform to engage students, faculty, staff and community members in critical conversations around contemporary civil rights issues and issues surrounding race and racism in America.
Read MoreWHEN RACIAL ACTIVISM HITS HOME
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U professor William A. Smith says his father’s work with MLK and Jesse Jackson influences his own academic and community service.
Read MoreMLK WEEK EXPLORES SYSTEMS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
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McArthur Genius Ta-Nehisi Coates delivers keynote address.
Read MoreARTISTS AS ADVOCATES
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Author of “The Color Purple,” Alice Walker, and acclaimed filmmaker Pratibha Parmar to visit the U discussing women’s rights and human rights.
Read MoreSECURING CIVIL LIBERTIES
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Creators of “March” to speak at the U for a MUSE event highlighting year of exploring community.
Read MoreTHE BELOVED COMMUNITY
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Civil rights icon John Lewis has dedicated his life to building “the Beloved Community” in America. He will speak at the U Nov. 10.
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