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  • A Tree Grows on Campus

    As Utah’s official state arboretum, the U campus and Red Butte Garden & Arboretum contain an impressive collection of awe-inspiring trees.

  • Start-up and Running

    The U’s Master of Business Creation program gives entrepreneurs more than a degree—it offers a launchpad to rethink industries and build what comes next.

  • Research’s Ripple Effect

    University research is America’s most powerful and underappreciated economic driver—fueling innovation, launching companies, and improving lives.


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  • your therapist wants you to go outside - Outside

  • the power of research - President’s Perspective

  • building college town magic - Campus

  • from toxic to tonic - Imagine

  • the grandparents are in - VOICES

  • still climbing - Expert

  • fashion passion - GALLERY

  • leif sorensen bs24 - Humans

  • News From the U

    • new west valley health facility

    • summer 2025 news roundup

    • tiny but mighty

    • summer ozone tied to risks for unborn children

    • ancient giant welcomes travelers at slc airport

    • blood testing goes orbital

    • when hunting coyotes backfires

    • meyer makes history again

    • sports briefs summer 2025

    • ai flags hidden pregnancy risks

    • heart reset

    • espns holly rowe delivers 2025 commencement address

    • could coffee lower the risk of head and neck cancers

    • first year free

    • fintech in utah by the numbers

    • the us prosthetic tech shines in super bowl feature

  • Forever U

    • mentors matter

    • summer 2025 alumni news roundup

    • weaving legacies - ASK

    • plates with purpose - NUMBER

    • honoring excellence on founders day

    • class notes summer 2025

  • a summertime standby - REFLECT

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Spring 2020 News Highlights


Spring 2020

Boosting Mental Health

The U is becoming a national leader in mental health thanks to a $150 million gift from the Huntsman family.

Jurassic Giant Discovered

A new species of meat-eating dinosaur has been unveiled at the Natural History Museum of Utah.

Researcher Inspires STEM Barbie Line

Move over, Malibu Barbie—there’s a new doll in town. And this one comes with cameras, telescopes, and Arctic coats.

U to Host 2020 VP Debate

Thirty million people are expected to tune in to the VP debate hosted at the U in October.

Finding a New Balance

Former Red Rocks gymnastics coaches Greg and Megan Marsden are creating a new routine in retirement.

The U’s Ant Man

U entomologist Jack Longino has named 57 species of ants. And with a $1.3 million grant, his work is just starting.

When the Dust Settles

The Great Salt Lake is shrinking. And the effects of the 750 square miles of dry lakebed are far-reaching.

Safety Roundup

U to build new safety building; also hired new police chief, chief safety officer, and more.

Sports Briefs

U volleyball coach named Pac-12 Coach of the Year; honoring former Ute Mac Speedie, and more.

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