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The 2021 Beacons of Excellence Award theme celebrated individuals and programs disrupting the status quo while creating positive change.

This one-stop-shop connects students to resources for food security, affordable housing, health insurance, finances, legal services, mental health and more.

“I created the ‘I Am U Thriving’ initiative to show—and not just tell—those who feel marginalized that they are not alone and they can thrive here at the University of Utah.”