Frequently Asked Questions: Faculty EDI guidance
Legislation passed during the 2024 Legislature prohibits state higher education institutions from engaging in certain efforts to build diversity on campus. The “Equal Opportunity Initiatives” law, or...
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1850 Society hosts inaugural graduation celebration
On April 24, the Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House was filled with excitement and pride as over 160 first-generation graduates, their families, and supporters gathered for the inaugural 1850 Society...
View ArticleSenate Summary | April 29, 2024
If you missed the Academic Senate meeting on April 29, 2024, or need a refresher, keep reading for the highlights from the meeting. For more information on the Academic Senate, click here. Special...
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Cause of rare neurological disorder identified
Some families call it a trial of faith. Others just call it a curse. The progressive neurological disease known as spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4) is a rare condition, but its effects on patients and...
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Fragrant blooms at the Red Butte Garden!
Listen! Do You Smell Something? As the temperatures slowly warm and our plants wake from their winter sleep, fragrant blossoms fill the air with intoxicating aromas and the buzz of bees signal that...
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Jay Barney, Cynthia Berg win Rosenblatt Prize
Cynthia Berg, a distinguished professor of psychology, and world-renowned business scholar Jay Barney are the 2024 recipients of the Rosenblatt Prize of Excellence in recognition of their years of...
View Article2024 U grads urged to host more potlucks
Democracy needs more potlucks, according to University of Utah 2024 commencement speaker Eboo Patel. “A potluck is the ultimate democratic form. No mayor, governor, president or general can command...
View ArticlePolicies for Structures and Overnight Camping on Campus
This FAQ document aims to inform and provide more information to ensure that activities such as erecting structures and camping on campus comply with state-administered standards and university...
View ArticleDivestment and Public Universities
In recent pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses around the country, including at the University of Utah, protester demands have centered on the issue of divesting from Israel—in other words,...
View ArticlePreserving freedom of expression within the confines of the law is good for all
Editor’s note: Last week, President Taylor Randall was invited by the executive editor of the Deseret News to share his thoughts about recent campus protests and how the U has responded. That letter...
View ArticleHumans of the U: Andrea Daniela Jimenez Flores
“The Knight-Hennessy scholarship is not only an excellent way to advance my leadership skills, but it also provides an incredible opportunity for me to connect with other leaders in various fields. I...
View ArticleVitae vignettes: Scott Summers and Andrea Wallace
U of U Health presented these videos highlighting the work of two prominent researchers last month at Vitae, an annual hallmark event, highlighting research excellence across University of Utah’s...
View ArticleHumans of the U: Daniel Call
“I came to the U because all of my family went to the U, and I wanted to continue that legacy. I also really like the U’s business school, so it was a great fit for me. I am studying accounting. I took...
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Media for AAPI Heritage Month
From a graphic novel showcasing original art created during Japanese American internment to a documentary on the art of tatau, honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these great...
View ArticleFinancial Wellness Center aims to customize student support
The Financial Wellness Center— specialized in enhancing students’ understanding of the role of finance in their lives and assisting them in making smart, informed decisions about their money—aims to...
View Article@theU May 6, 2024
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View ArticleFrom mountains to Great Salt Lake: The secrets of snowmelt
Utah’s snowpack has been smashing records. The combined totals for the 2022-24 winter seasons were 1,531 inches, the highest two-year snowfall in the state’s history. What does that mean for water...
View Article$62.5M for Utah Solar for All Coalition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected the Utah Office of Energy Development (OED) to receive $62.45 million through EPA Solar For All, a federal program to increase access to the...
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Celebrating the 2024 Career Impact Award recipients
Celebrating campus-wide dedication, innovation, and collaboration, U Career Success is excited to honor the recipients of the 2024 Career Impact Awards. Presented to individuals and organizations...
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Meet the new insect killing Utah’s fir trees
A nonnative tree-killing insect is invading northern Utah, attacking subalpine fir and potentially triggering yet another die-off of the region’s long-stressed conifer forests. Introduced from central...
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