Breaking down the 2026 legislative session
Find out how this year’s legislative session impacted the U.
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Labs meet the legislature: Student research on Capitol Hill
Categories: Campus Life, Health & Medicine, Humans of the U, Latest Stories, Law & Politics, Research
For 26 years, the University of Utah and Utah State University have partnered to connect legislators with the innovative work of undergraduate researchers by hosting the annual Research on Capitol Hill event.
Read MoreLawmakers propose $100M fund to support university research
Categories: Artificial Intelligence, Finances, Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Inspire Initiatives, Latest Stories, President, Research, Research Impact, Science & Technology, University Startups
The U and USU have achieved much, but Sen. Ann Millner and Rep. Karen Peterson say the time has come for the state to make serious investments to build capacity that drives discovery and innovation.
Read MoreHow did Utah’s 2025 legislative session impact the U?
This year’s state legislative session fell amid a national debate over the role, cost and governance of higher education.
Read MoreU, USU Research Day on the Hill marks 25 years
During the annual Research on Capitol Hill event, 28 undergraduate researchers from the U shared their work with lawmakers and community members.
Read MoreU and Utah Tech partnering to address primary care provider shortage
The state has one of the lowest shares of primary care providers in the nation, creating a “medical desert” in many parts of Utah.
Read MorePresident Randall recounts 175 years of higher education impact during legislative presentation
Categories: Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Inspire Initiatives, President, Students
The president’s presentation comes at a time of increased scrutiny and questions about the value of higher education.
Read MoreGreat Salt Lake is rebounding but dust monitoring needs improvement
Utah should deploy equipment to track PM10 blowing from exposed lakebed into Davis, Weber counties, according to GSL Strike Team.
Read MoreUnder new state law, university transforms diversity efforts
The transition to a new way of doing things has been implemented across campus—a complex and, at times, painful process.
Read MoreWhat you should know about Utah’s newest privacy laws
Utah lawmakers continue to examine personal data processing as well as privacy rights and expectations.
Read MoreUndergraduate researchers share their work on Capitol Hill
More than two dozen University of Utah undergraduate students showcased their research at the Utah State Capitol on Jan. 18.
Read MoreU contributes to strike team studying how to save Great Salt Lake
The 22-member team, including six members from the U, studied the lake’s current condition and summarized policy recommendations to restore the lake’s health.
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