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Humans of the U: Erik Smith
“Last spring, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. Now I am a student in the Master of Business Creation program. I started skiing when I was around three years...
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Student commencement speaker: Be excellent
For the 2024 University of Utah student commencement speaker Eron Powell, a love of learning is one of the most important things he is taking away from his time at the U. “Outside of college and into...
View ArticleHumans of the U: Adebowale “Debbie” Adebunmi
“Early in the pandemic, I lost my father due to complications with Covid. I was unable to see him in the hospital and it was very difficult to communicate with his nurses and caregivers. That was a...
View ArticleHumans of the U: Jasmine Walton
“I earned my bachelor’s degree from the U in 2017 and the following year I began working at NeighborWorks Salt Lake City as a community engagement coordinator. Later, I became the director of community...
View ArticleHumans of the U: Storey Peacock
“I think a lot of people don’t like math because it’s seen as the hardest subject and they are told that no one is good at math. But the math people learn in high school or early on in their...
View ArticleHumans of the U: Alix Twiggs
“I am proud to be earning degrees in psychology and art, with an emphasis is sculpture intermedia. People are what inspire me. I have loved working so closely with the community and have found a...
View ArticleHumans of the U: Evelyn Cervantes
“I am a non-traditional student and a parent. Because of my various intersecting identities, there were so many barriers I faced even just thinking about attending college. However, at the University...
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Featured stories Block U photos Stress Busters Week spring 2024 Kindness is contagious. Pass it on.
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Celebrating the U’s class of 2024
It’s time to celebrate the University of Utah’s class of 2024! For many of the students graduating this year, their higher education journey began amid a global pandemic. “Despite facing unprecedented...
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The legacy of botanist Walter Cottam transformed U campus into a living...
Back in the 1930s, University of Utah administrators had a plan for a natural gully that ran past the then-new Thomas Building (now housing the Crocker Science Center) south of Presidents Circle. That...
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Recognizing exceptional faculty leadership, research and teaching
Each year, the University of Utah recognizes the achievements of exceptional faculty members in teaching, research, mentorship and service. Below are the honorees for this year, with excerpts from...
View ArticleHumans of the U: Nestor Chavez
“I’ve always had a passion to serve and really like science, but I didn’t think I had a path to college. I am a first-generation American – my parents came to the U.S. from Oaxaca, Mexico – and no one...
View ArticleCelebrating U Completely: Students share their journey to graduation
For every student who enrolls as an undergraduate or in graduate school, their ultimate goal is to complete their studies and earn a degree. That journey can include ups and downs along the way that...
View ArticleHumans of the U: Brenda Payan Medina
I’ve been involved in a lot of areas that are important to me outside of my engineering degree—I’ve worked at the McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention, the Women’s Resource Center, the Center for...
View ArticleHumans of the U: Finn Kendall
“I am Finn Kendall, a successful Domestic Elite cyclist with a history of podium finishes and an up-and-coming College of Social Work graduate with a recent faculty award. My story embodies resilience,...
View ArticleHumans of the U: Gabe Brown
“I’ve always loved the outdoors. I grew up here in Utah going on backpacking trips in places like the High Uintas. So, I knew I wanted to do something in conservation and fortunately, I found myself...
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Environmental refuges to escape the heat
On April 30, the Salt Lake County Health Department’s 2024 Climate & Health Symposium will bring together experts, including University of Utah scientists, to talk about how climate change impacts...
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Jay Mace: Scientist of clouds, painter of landscapes
This story is adapted from a long profile of Jay Mace posted by the U.S. Department of Energy, which is funding the University of Utah atmospheric scientist’s research on the Southern Ocean. Mace is...
View ArticleUniversity of Utah campus protest recap
Over two days this week, crowds have gathered on the University of Utah’s campus to protest the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. On April 29, more than 200 protestors gathered on the steps of the John R. Park...
View ArticleNew EDI guidance for campus
As the July 1 effective date of a new state law reshaping diversity initiatives at state colleges and universities approaches, University of Utah leaders provided more guidance about its implementation...
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