Humans of the U: Nizhoni Porter
“I want to be a role model and show how education can help accomplish goals and be rewarding.”
Read More“I want to be a role model and show how education can help accomplish goals and be rewarding.”
Read MoreThe 154th general commencement will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Read More“My younger self would be very shocked to see me here, finishing my degree and walking at graduation, and I am so proud to be here.”
Read More“As I enter this new phase of life, I am proud of what I did despite the impossible. I am proud to be the first.”
Read More“When there are people present who want to make a change in another person’s college experiences then, even if it’s hard, you can get through it.”
Read More“I don’t find community all too easily. As a multiracial person, it’s sometimes hard to find that acceptance, even within my own communities. So I really like to find a place where I fully feel like I belong. I really feel like I have that in Transform.”
Read MoreChloe Carr learned her most important life lessons at the ballpark with her dad.
Read MoreOn May 5, the University of Utah returned to an in-person commencement ceremony after two years of virtual celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s highest faculty accolade is awarded to isotope scientist Thure Cerling.
Read More“I didn’t want students who are neurodivergent at the U to be subject to the same struggle that I had.”
Read More“Participating in undergraduate research helped me gain skills as an independent thinker and the courage to improve at public speaking after presenting at multiple conferences.”
Read More“If I had the chance to give some advice to first-year students, I would remind them to take it all in. There is no rush. The jobs and opportunities will always be there, but you only go to college once.”
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