Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” The University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library, with a generous contribution from Katherine W. Dumke, will provide students with a bit of nature, right in the library.
Read MorePlant diseases attack trees and crops and can hurt lumber and food production, but University of Utah biologists found that pathogens that kill tree seedlings actually can make forests more diverse.
Read MoreExperience the science and encounter the ancient artifacts and rare scientific collections behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum of Utah in a special event on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15-16, 2014.
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s 26th annual Science Day expects some 600 high school students from Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming to visit campus and learn about science courses and research opportunities this Saturday, Nov. 15.
Read MoreThe University of Utah will honor 11 Utah veterans, including Raymond Yoss who spent more than three years as a prisoner of war during the Korean War, at its 17th annual Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, in the ballroom in the A. Ray Olpin Union Building. The tribute includes a panel discussion, a 21-cannon salute, an awards ceremony and a concert.
Read MoreNov. 5, 2014 – Since 1971, more than 500 U alumni have received the prestigious Merit of Honor Award from the Emeritus Alumni Board of the University of Utah Alumni Association. Now in its 43rd year, this recognition is for alumni who attended the University 40 or more years ago (or who have reached age […]
Read MoreTwo University of Utah student athletes will be honored at Saturday’s football game for their commitment to civic engagement, volunteerism and the impact of their service. The Lowell Bennion Community Center will award Ashton Hall and Rebekah Winterton with the 2014 Utah Athletes in Service Award, which highlights role models of community engagement.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah engineers developed the first room-temperature fuel cell that uses enzymes to help jet fuel produce electricity without needing to ignite the fuel. These new fuel cells can be used to power portable electronics, off-grid power and sensors.
Read MoreAn internationally regarded medical researcher and leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, and former University of Utah School of Medicine faculty member and medical resident, Will H. Dere, M.D., FACP, will return to the University to lead the Program in Personalized Health beginning Nov. 1.
Read MoreThe University of Utah, in partnership with Brigham Young University, has been awarded prestigious four-year grants from the U.S. Department of Education to support international education and language study in Utah. Grant funding totals $6.6 million, $4.6 million of which is earmarked for student scholarships.
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