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.
Read MoreNew guidance for equity, diversity and inclusion efforts on campus includes information for faculty preparing syllabi and other course materials for the summer and fall semesters.
Read MoreRecognizing the tireless work of individuals who blaze the trail for women in leadership.
Read MoreUtah lawmakers adopted HB 261, “Equal Opportunity Initiatives,” prohibiting state higher education institutions from relying on certain individual characteristics in decisions regarding aspects of employment or education.
Read MoreSeveral new laws adopted during the 2024 General Legislative Session and signed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox will impact programs, practices and policies on the U’s campus.
Read MoreAn important part of addressing anti-Muslim bias on our campus is creating respect by working to better understand the experiences of Muslim community members.
Read More“Get to know why someone chooses what they do. If you are curious and respectful, it is usually okay to ask your friends questions about why they fast for Ramadan or wear a hijab, or do other things related to their faith. That means someone is willing to learn more about someone else as a person and they are trying to overcome their biases.”
Read MoreThe Center for Equity & Student Belonging is using multiple methods to help students feel seen on campus.
Read MoreSupport the University of Utah American Indian Resource Center this summer at the inaugural Native Excellence Gala.
Read MoreAccording to University of Luxembourg Student Services Team Leader and Inclusion Officer, Joanna West, “belonging is the emotional counterpart to inclusion. It is the feeling of having personal involvement in an environment… [of] being part of something and feeling supported as well as giving support to others.”
Read MoreEducation researcher Brian Burt visits the U to talk about how research experiences can support underrepresented students.
Read MorePioneering study finds women, trans people, most likely to experience harassment. Overall climate and exclusionary behaviors are the biggest factors for LGBT+ scientists leaving physics.
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