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Human behavior sabotages CO2-reducing strategies

A study found that the “rebound effect” negates some of the benefits of U.S. states’ policies aimed at improving efficiency and renewable energy sources in the residential sector.

U professor featured in Utah air quality documentary

Daniel Mendoza shares personal stories and scientific perspectives.

On the origins of COVID-19

The pandemic likely began when an infected animal passed the SARS-CoV-2 virus to a human at a live animal market in Wuhan, China.

New name, same commitment to safety

The Department of Public Safety has changed its name to the University Safety Department.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2021

This month forces us to think about why domestic violence exists in our culture and to acknowledge the power differentials that abusers exploit and maintain.

Darwin’s short-beak enigma solved

A mutation in the ROR2 gene is linked to beak size reduction in numerous breeds of domestic pigeons. Surprisingly, mutations in ROR2 also underlie a human disorder called Robinow syndrome.

Valley Fever more common in Utah than previously thought

Symptoms can resemble those of the flu or COVID-19, but Valley Fever is caused by a fungus.

Legacy Giving Awareness Month

The university has a long history of honoring the legacy of those individuals who have included gifts from their estate plans.

Do you feel like you belong here?

U researchers find that students’ certainty about belonging and their performance in a STEM course reinforce each other—for better or worse.

Campus Events

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
U of U Health evolutionary geneticist Nels Elde named HHMI Investigator

The designation is Elde’s second prestigious accolade in less  than a year. HHMI investigators are a select group of researchers pushing the bounds of knowledge in biomedical research.


October 2021 Academic Senate meeting

Join the next meeting via Zoom on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021.


Improve access to course materials and save students money with Inclusive Access

Inclusive Access puts textbooks online via Canvas.


Get your flu shot at this year’s Employee Appreciation Day!

Fill out your paperwork ahead of time and skip the line!


Change the future of commuting to campus

The data collected from this survey will help us improve current commuter programs and plan for future initiatives.


University of Utah distributes $27 million in COVID relief funding to students

Students who signed up for direct deposit will see the funding arrive in their bank accounts.


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Campus Events

CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

Celebrating Latinx heritage

“We need to celebrate each other, celebrate ourselves and celebrate our campus diversity as a community.”

Fall Utah Mag hot off the presses

Tales from a graveyard, caring for aging family and more in Utah Magazine’s fall issue.

Discover your strengths

Learning your primary skills will help you network, interview, talk about and promote yourself when it comes to landing that dream job.

Security training, awareness efforts strengthen the U—and you

Security training is required for employees who access restricted data.

 
Campus Events

CAMPUS EVENTS

 
SEP
27
Banned Books Week 2021
 
SEP
27
Chinese Calligraphy Demonstration
 
SEP
28
Community Read: Carte Blanche
 
SEP
28
Voter Registration Event
 
SEP
29
Living with a Spinal Cord Injury Panel
 
OCT
1
Bike the Jordan River Parkway
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