Improving the graduate student experience at the U
The 2023 Presidential Task Force on Graduate Student Support’s recommendations are expected to be approved by mid-May 2023.
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New vice president for research named
Categories: Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), Hires & Promotions, President, Research, Students
Erin Rothwell will start her new working role immediately. She has been serving as interim vice president for research since January 2022.
Read MorePresident Taylor Randall’s message to campus
Categories: Campus Life, Community, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), President, Safety, Students, University Statements
On March 28, ESPN+ will share a 90-minute documentary and written story about Lauren’s life and tragic death. This story and its retelling is difficult and will renew criticism and fears about safety on the University of Utah’s campus.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah responds to ESPN+ McCluskey documentary
On March 28, ESPN+ will air a 90-minute documentary about student athlete Lauren McCluskey’s murder. University leaders will host listening sessions across campus in the coming weeks to answer questions and provide information about systemic changes to campus safety and prevention efforts.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah receives over $250M from state legislature
The direct funding is for buildings, authority to bond for up to $600 million to build campus housing in the University Villages and up to 5.5% raises for university employees.
Read MoreUniversity offers flexibility, more affordable options for graduate student and family housing
The changes are the result of ongoing conversations between the Resident Council and University Auxiliary Services, which manages graduate student and family housing.
Read MoreFirst campus safety conference continues effort for change
The event was a platform for two grieving mothers who are determined to change the trajectory of campus and interpersonal violence.
Read MoreU President Taylor Randall gavels Utah Senate into session
Randall conducted the Senate’s 2023 opening ceremonies, including the swearing-in of both re-elected and newly elected senators.
Read MoreCollege of Engineering receives historic gift
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, News Releases, Research, Science & Technology
John and Marcia Price family commit $50 million to support students, research labs and more for growing college.
Read MoreIncreasing student success through innovation
The University of Utah has joined a national collaboration of public research institutions dedicated to making innovations to better serve the students often found at the margins.
Read More$1.5M Wilkes Center Climate Prize announced
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Business, Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty/Staff, News Releases, President, Research, Science & Technology
Utah donors contributed to the global prize to support science, education and entrepreneurial and practical solutions to climate change.
Read MoreEngineering and computer science fields booming in Utah
The two fields generated 230,400 jobs, $25.2 billion in GDP in 2020.
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