COVID-19 has accelerated a trend of rapid growth in western gateway communities. This “amenity migration” is causing urgent planning challenges.
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The rise of ‘Zoom Towns’ in the rural west
October 14, 2020
We need your help
Oct 10, 2020
We ask that you increase your efforts to follow the best public health practices for safe, healthy behavior during the pandemic.
U launches asymptomatic random testing program
September 18, 2020
The program will help determine prevalence of COVID-19 on campus and identify any outbreak hotspots.
Face covering myths debunked
September 17, 2020
Addressing the common misconceptions about face coverings using scientific evidence.
Blowin’ in the wind
September 16, 2020
University of Utah engineers conduct air flow study to help Utah Symphony musicians stay safe from COVID-19.
Do debates change people’s minds?
September 4, 2020
The latest issue of University of Utah Magazine is hot off the presses. Check out the features, including investigating if debates change people’s minds, a COVID-19 timeline and how the U responded to an earthquake in the middle of a pandemic.
First daily surveillance of emerging COVID-19 hotspots
August 20, 2020
As COVID-19 outbreaks sweep across communities, local officials are forced into a whack-a-mole approach to battling the virus. Geographers hope a new method will provide timely data to inform public policy.
Check on your U crew: Back to school Q&A
August 6, 2020
Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Fall 2020 Semester.
4 lessons learned from COVID-19
August 5, 2020
U President Ruth Watkins shares her insights on constructing a vibrant, equitable and affordable future for higher education.
Recovered, but uncertain
July 14, 2020
Clement Chow found himself on the leading edge of a tidal wave as one of the first COVID-19 cases in Utah.