Lori McDonald

University, Ute Tribe renew shared commitment to education, ‘Utes’

Categories: Athletics, Belonging, Community, Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, President, Scholarships, Student Belonging

On Aug. 28, the university and the Tribe renewed a memorandum of understanding which allows the U’s sports teams to continue using the name “Utes.” This year, the agreement includes detailed guidelines for Ute student scholarships, as well as a pledge from the university to send U of U Health mobile clinics to the Ute Indian Reservation in the Uinta Basin.

September 11, 2026

University honors the life of Debra “Deb” Daniels

Categories: Belonging, Campus Life, Latest Stories, Remembrances, Student Affairs, Student Belonging, Student Belonging, Students

The University of Utah honors the life of longtime Women’s Resource Center Director Debra “Deb” Daniels.

August 18, 2026

Celebrating the U’s Class of 2026

Categories: Campus Life, Commencement, Faculty/Staff, Student Affairs, Students

The 157th General Commencement will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

April 27, 2026

Center for Native Excellence & Tribal Engagement celebrates 30 years

Categories: Belonging, Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty/Staff, Latest Stories, Student Belonging, Student Belonging, Students

Throughout its history, the center has remained true to its mission as both an academic resource and a cultural meeting place.

January 23, 2026

University of Utah terminates Sigma Nu fraternity chapter recognition

Categories: Policies & Regulations, Student Affairs, Student Belonging, Students

The fraternity chapter will not be allowed to reapply for recognition for six years.

June 3, 2025

A tribute to Ron Wopsock

Categories: Belonging, Campus Life, President

Ronald Wopsock loved the Ute Indian Tribe, athletics and the opportunities education provides.

April 10, 2025

New Center for Community and Cultural Engagement approved

Categories: Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, Students

The Utah Board of Higher Education approved the University of Utah’s new Center for Community and Cultural Engagement, CCE, at their Nov. 21 meeting.

November 22, 2024

Sincerely, Lori: How to Get Involved on Campus

Categories: ASUU, Campus Life, Student Affairs, Students

I am sure that I did not realize it at the time, but this and other student involvement experiences taught me many lessons.

October 9, 2024

How college life can help broaden your perspective

Categories: Faculty/Staff, Students

No matter who you are, earning a degree exposes you to not only new information but also to new people whose lives and perspectives are different from your own.

September 9, 2024