Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks delivered the keynote address at the U’s 2026 General Commencement on April 30. A U Impact Scholar since 2023, Brooks drew from his research on happiness and meaning to send the Class of 2026 into the world.
The U’s Master of Business Creation program is heading to Europe. Starting in August 2026, founders from Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands can earn a graduate degree while running their companies full time. The expansion—a partnership with Belgian organization Aureus Ars & Scientia—follows launches in Africa and Canada in 2024.
The U’s Division of Games opened a new 23,000-square-foot facility in downtown Salt Lake City, the first phase of a larger expansion to grow the division’s research and academic offerings. The space includes computer labs, dedicated studios, and flexible collaboration areas for graduate students and faculty.
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