The latest issue of U.S. News & World Report/America’s Best Colleges ranks the University of Utah among the best national universities. The U came in 127th, tying with the University of San Francisco and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, August 19, the University of Utah College of Social Work lost a great friend with the death of Wilford W. Goodwill. His vision and support enabled the college to make great strides in research on aging, programs for senior citizens, and training for students who plan to work with older adults.
Read MoreThe University of Utah will host a welcoming event for new and returning American Indian students on Saturday and Sunday August 23 and 24 at the American Indian Resource Center and other campus locations.
Read MoreThe University of Utah announced today the Sorenson Legacy Foundation has pledged $12 million to the university for the construction of an interdisciplinary arts and education complex at its Salt Lake City campus. It is the largest donation in support of fine arts or arts and education in university history.
Read MoreEven in the months before Robert Rice lost his battle with cancer during the summer of 2007, it wasn’t unusual to see him riding his bike with a helmet on, smiling as he peddled. His wife of 58 years, Joyce, also a health and fitness enthusiast, still enjoys traveling and fulfilling her grandma duties as her means of staying active.
Read MoreGifted children often display behaviors that may not respond to traditional forms of behavior management, explains Dr. Paul Beljan, pediatric neuropsychologist and owner of Beljan Psychological Services.
Read MoreToday’s arrival of Arthur C. “Chris” Nelson, one of the most distinguished researchers in planning, places the College of Architecture + Planning and the University of Utah at the forefront of thought about the future of our cities and metropolitan regions.
Read MoreResidential construction in Utah is falling at a record-breaking pace as conditions have moved from an orderly correction to a serious contraction. The first quarter of 2008 reported a 58.2 percent year-over decline in total residential building permits (homes, twin homes, condominiums and apartments).
Read MoreLinda Poulson Dunn, vice president of Dunn Communications and recent executive director of Utah Campus Compact, has been named director of the University of Utah’s Lowell Bennion Community Service Center. She succeeds Marshall Welch, who served as the program’s director since 2001. Dunn will assume the position on May 12.
Read MoreThe University of Utah Alumni Association welcomed eight new board members during its annual meeting Wednesday night. The Association also named a new board president, Michele Mattsson, and vice president, Rex Thornton.
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