Building the future of legal empowerment
An interdisciplinary legal innovation lab housed at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business engages students in real-world legal design.
View ArticleU leads 6-state research initiative to reduce childhood obesity
In the past four decades, the rate of childhood obesity has quadrupled, increasing kids’ risk for serious conditions, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
View ArticleTanner Dance: A legacy in motion
Tanner Dance Program’s 75-year journey continues to inspire and transform lives through artistic expression.
View ArticleHumans of the U: Amy Locke
There are plenty of ways to incorporate movement and make your commute more sustainable. I’ll see you out there
View ArticleCelebrating culture, community and resilience during Native American Heritage...
Native American Heritage Month begins a month of celebration around the traditions, languages, stories, and relationships the University of Utah shares with the state’s eight tribal nations and...
View ArticleCan America’s political environment be detoxed?
A massive study of 25 video interventions points to solutions for reducing polarization, anti-democratic attitudes and support for political violence.
View ArticleIn search of malaria parasite’s Achilles heel
Discovery of critical iron-transport protein in deadly pathogen could lead to faster-acting medications.
View ArticleU celebrates pathfinders at 2nd annual Innovation Awards
Researchers across campus strive to transform their academic research into marketable, impactful products.
View ArticleHumans of the U: Brandon Mowes
"Starting the nuclear program at the U was exciting because I found a way to contribute to national security and keep service members safe."
View ArticleUtah-BYU kicks off Rival Right era
A week before the state’s two largest universities renew their gridiron rivalry, the leaders of the University of Utah and Brigham Young University are teaming up to launch a new era in their...
View ArticleRethinking electric bus depots as ‘profitable energy hubs’
New research into Beijing’s 27,000-bus fleet explores using depots to generate solar energy to power buses and stabilize the grid.
View ArticleEngineers invent high-yield atmospheric water capture device for arid regions
In collaboration led by UNLV, U engineers help advance technologies for harvesting water from dry air.
View ArticleNovember’s splendor at Red Butte Garden
Put on your sweaters and head up to Red Butte Garden to enjoy the fall splendor November brings.
View ArticleSocietal Impact Scholars Seminar series begins
The University of Utah kicked off its new Societal Impact Scholars Seminar series with a visit from American Enterprise Institute economist Michael Strain last week.
View ArticleUsing AI to train future social workers
The Virtual Social Work Trainer (VSWT), is a project seven years in the making and includes trainings for learning things like how to complete home environment assessments, create safety plans,...
View ArticleHistoric 2024 Election Sparks Campus Discussions
University of Utah faculty have been studying the 2024 Election—from campaign ads to disinformation, calls to abolish the Electoral College and young voter behavior.
View ArticleHumans of the U: Brendan Tsang
I’m a first-generation college student. I’m able to attend through the First Ascent Scholarship. It’s helped me tremendously throughout my entire college experience as the most transformative...
View Article