“People are my life. Since I can remember, I have longed to feel like I was a part of something bigger than myself, to work and strive for equality and community as openly and truly as I can.”
Read MoreI decided I would start a year of saying “yes” to everything, no matter how scared I was. My biggest adventure took me to Haiti to work with amputee mothers from the 2010 earthquake. There was no electricity after 7 p.m., and you could not step off your porch at night because the guard dogs were trained to kill any stranger on the property.
Read MoreIn honor of his middle name, Luke Freedom Hansen, works to embody what it means to pursue the American Dream while remembering the sacrifices of his ancestors.
Read MoreTIno Nyawelo fell in love with physics as a high schooler in South Sudan. With the help of teachers, mentors and outreach organizations, he left the violence of his country to pursue graduate studies in Europe, and eventually joined the U physics faculty. Now, he shares his love of science with refugee youth struggling to adapt to the Utah school system.
Read More“There are seven different billboard designs that have been used at entry points to the state. It is fun when you are coming back from a road trip and you see a sign that says ‘Welcome to Utah’ and you know that was the artwork you created for it.”
Read More“I didn’t realize where my passion for food came from originally. I’m the oldest of nine kids and with no father, I tried to help my mother.”
Read More“When I came to the U, I was told things like, “this is a commuter school,” “a lot of students are married with kids,” and “students don’t want a nightlife.” All of which I’ve found to be untrue. Students want an active and vibrant college campus life.”
Read MoreRichard Fairchild built a conference room table to give new life to basketball floorboards that are a part of the U’s history.
Read MoreSharing compelling stories from the heart of the U’s campus.
Read MoreTo memorialize her grandmother’s career as a nurse, U nursing professor Lauren Clark, along with family, named a room in the College of Nursing after their grandmother.
Read MoreJust a few miles from reaching the North Pole, Andrew Leary thought all hope was lost.
Read More“I just graduated with three of my daughters last week. I went back to school after graduating 27 years ago with an associate degree in nursing.”
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