Last fall, the U launched Utah Direct, a guaranteed admissions pilot program for high-achieving high school seniors in four Utah school districts. Students with a 3.5 GPA or higher will receive guaranteed admission letters before applying. The initiative aims to reduce anxiety about the admissions process and encourage more Utah students to pursue higher education.
The U’s College of Architecture and Planning unveiled Studio Spaces at Einar Nielsen Field House. This renovated facility features the Talmage Studio, work areas for over 150 students, flexible classrooms, and research centers. The expansion addresses the college’s growth and enhances collaborative environments for architecture, design, and planning students to develop their projects and skills.
The Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy at the U awarded the $500,000 Wilkes Climate Launch Prize to Applied Carbon last fall. The company developed a mobile robot that converts crop waste into biochar, improving soil health and providing long-term carbon storage. This innovative solution addresses agriculture’s potential to remove carbon from the atmosphere while benefiting farmers.
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