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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Graduation ceremony at the University of Utah in 2011. Chronicle archives.

CSBS Students Invited to Apply to Share Their Stories at Convocation Ceremony

March 3, 2016

Students in the College of Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS) can apply to speak at their convocation ceremony this spring. In the past, students were invited to speak by professors in the department,...

U Vice President John Morris Has Died at Age 73

U Vice President John Morris Has Died at Age 73

By Beau Hart February 25, 2016

University Vice President and founder of the U’s Office of General Counsel John Morris died Feb. 16 from pancreatic cancer. Beginning in 1979, Morris served for more than 10 years as a professor in...

Incoming U Freshman Wins National Bouldering Competition

Incoming U Freshman Wins National Bouldering Competition

By Beau Hart February 22, 2016

Nineteen-year-old Nathaniel Coleman took first place at the 2016 USA Climbing Bouldering Youth and Open Nationals championship, ending the decade-long reign of former champion Daniel Woods. Climbers from...

Construction gets into full swing at the George Thomas building, Wednesday Feb. 17, 2016. (Mike Sheehan, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Construction to Expand, Upgrade George Thomas Building Begins

February 19, 2016

Sidewalks have been blocked off as construction begins to update the George Thomas Building (GTB) on President’s Circle into the Crocker Science Center. Crews are currently working on removing the library...

Two U students pose at the Block U during the True to U event at the U in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb.11th, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

ASUU Kicks Off New “True to U” Tradition

February 16, 2016

Students took the opportunity to indulge in candy, cookies and kisses at ASUU’s True to U event. Just before Valentine’s Day, students were invited to take a photo kissing or showing their school...

Upper Campus Pizza Parlor in the Works

Upper Campus Pizza Parlor in the Works

February 11, 2016

Housing & Residential Education (HRE) and Campus Dining Services are teaming up to provide students with a place to catch the game, hang out, study and eat a healthy dose of pizza. The planned pizza...

U Student Wins Entrepreneur Competition with Agriculture Product SenseTech

February 10, 2016

Growing up in Cache Valley, Jacob Harris faced a problem that most farmers today have to confront — knowing when, exactly, to water crops. He's been working on a solution that has taken three years,...

Three U Students Start Company to Improve WiFi for Businesses

February 3, 2016

A U student start-up plans to incentivize companies to offer not only free but better WiFi to customers — and make a profit from it. Inspired by an entrepreneurship mantra of “make a billion dollars...

UPC Hopes “Winter Wonderland” Crimson Nights Will Appeal to Many Students

January 30, 2016

Snow-themed dance music, free food and more will be present at the upcoming "Winter Wonderland" Crimson Nights. Ashlee Christofferson, assistant director of Union programming, said they wanted to hold...

SLC Circles of Peace Treatment Program to Examine, Reduce Domestic Violence

SLC “Circles of Peace” Treatment Program to Examine, Reduce Domestic Violence

By Beau Hart January 27, 2016

A new program in Salt Lake City hopes to intervene in and reduce domestic violence. “It affects all of us,” said Rob Butters, U professor and director for the Utah Criminal Justice Center. “We used...