News Highlights


Taking on Climate Challenges

A new center at the U announced a $1.5 million prize for ideas to address the impacts of climate change.

Groundbreaking Development

The U broke ground last fall on the new home for the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.

Boosting Safety’s Presence

A new building for the University Department of Public Safety is just one of many recent improvements.

Research Funding Milestone

Research funding at the U reached $686 million last year—a new record high for the university.

Empty Vaccine Vials Become Powerful Art

A new art installation at the U of U Hospital commemorates COVID-19 experiences and losses.

Preserving Black History at the U

The U's Marriott Library maintains archives of historically Black newspapers and oral histories.

Pharmacy Funding

Already a top program, the U’s College of Pharmacy is about to become even more appealing to entering students.

Study Suggests Genes May Play a Major Role in Stillbirth

New research shows that stillbirth can be inherited and tends to be passed down through males.

Sports Briefs Winter 2023

A second consecutive Rose Bowl appearance, academic excellence in athletics, and more

Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX

There was no fanfare or press conference when the U awarded its first athletics scholarship to a woman.

By the Numbers: Larry H. and Gail Miller Enrichment Scholarship

The Miller Enrichment Scholarship has been helping U students for the last 20 years.

Campus Home

Two new developments on and near campus will bring hundreds of additional beds to the U.

New Provost Named

Meet the U’s new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, Mitzi M. Montoya.

Winter 2023 News Roundup

A new chief experience officer, largest incoming class, visiting impact scholar named

The LGBT Resource Center Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Students

The LGBT Resource Center has grown to a fully realized center over the last 20 years.

Aspirin Use May Prevent Ovarian Cancer for Some

A new study finds aspirin use linked with lower ovarian cancer risk in individuals with multiple risk factors.