University of Utah President David W. Pershing and the Board of Trustees have announced that U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald, a U alum, will deliver the university’s general commencement address on Thursday, May 7, 2015.
Read MoreA new book by Armando Solorzano, Ph.D., will be used in many K-12 schools throughout Utah to bring a better understanding of Latino history to students.
Read More“[con]text,” a new exhibition on view now through July 26 at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, mines its richly varied permanent collection to explore the many ways in which visual artists have harnessed language to communicate, relate, entice, advocate and illuminate.
Read MoreFor more than a decade, nearly a third of the students enrolled at the U were over age 25, a trend that’s catching on with the rest of the country. It’s no surprise BestColleges.com names the U a top choice for nontraditional students.
Read MorePIONEER THEATRE COMPANY SECURES NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF “THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO” 2015-2016 Pioneer Theatre Company will produce the professional North American Premiere of a new musical, “The Count of Monte Cristo,” by Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy in its 2015-2016 season. “The Count of Monte Cristo,” the musical based on the 1844 novel […]
Read MoreShould I be exercising when the air quality is bad? According to the experts, unless your doctor has specifically told you not to exercise, keep up with your exercise routine. Based on a review of the current medical literature, for otherwise healthy people, the benefits of physical activity outweighs the risks of exposure to air […]
Read MoreTips and resources for helping new employees If you are new to the U, or assisting a new employee get oriented and situated, here are a few tips and resources: For the hiring department: Submit the hire ePAF at least one business day prior to the employee’s first day of work. Complete section one of […]
Read MoreEDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCES Utah Valley University Jan. 20-22 For information on the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning (HETL) Association and Scholarship of Teaching and Engagement (SoTE) VII Conference: Reaching the Summit — Explorations in Meaningful Learning through Community Engagement, click here. Kanab Feb. 26-28 Click here for information regarding the Red Rock Great […]
Read MoreThe much-anticipated George S. Eccles Student Life Center opens its doors offering faculty and staff memberships for $275 per year.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about parking on campus this semester, as well as tips for getting around in the winter conditions.
Read MoreU gymnastics hosts its home opener, a faculty and staff appreciation meet this Friday. Come cheer on the Red Rocks as they face off against SUU, Boise State and UC Davis.
Read MoreFor the first time in history, the U held a study abroad course in Cuba, where students learned about a changing country at a time when the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba has started to warm.
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