Utah’s young population contributes to relatively low COVID-19 death rate

Utahns should continue to proceed with caution.

5 IT resources that instructors can share with their students

A wide range of resources are available.

100+ classrooms to receive lecture capture systems

Instructors will be able to connect their laptops to a ceiling-mounted microphone and camera using a USB interface.

Leadership in uncertain times

The dean of Student Affairs at UAC speaks on COVID-19, online education in South Korea and new leadership positions.

Global engagement in the time of COVID

Dr. Steve Burian helps train Pakistan’s next generation of professors.

How Salt Lake’s buildings affect its climate future

Researchers say that building policies now can have big impacts on energy use in the future.

Rising temps put desert shrubs in high-efficiency mode

Long-term observations track Mojave Desert plants’ responses to climate change.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

A global retirement

After more than three decades at the University of Utah, and a long and distinguished record of accomplishments, Chief Global Officer Chris Ireland will retire in 2021.

Saving time and money with ebooks

The library is ready to help.

Join Academics for Black Survival and Wellness

#Academics4BlackLives returns with 21 days of anti-racism trainings and conversations.

Resources for undocumented students

Important information for undocumented students with or without DACA.

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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Safety standards

New position leads Campus Security, public safety compliance and accreditation efforts.

Why the U is making the ACT and SAT optional

The decision recognizes the difficulties many students are encountering in taking the tests due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new way to apply second language skills

Discover how U students can apply their proficiency in a second language in a variety of majors.

#CheckOnYourUCrew: Back to school

Ensuring you and your U crew have everything you need to return to school.

CAMPUS EVENTS

AUG

Be Well Utah - Playtime is Our Time!

AUG

Be Well Utah - Virtual Cooking Demos

See All Highlighted Events

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