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Kai Martinez poses for a photograph at the LGBT Resource Center in the Union, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Photo credit: Chris Samuels

Director of U LGBT Resource Center Researches Experiences of Transgender Faculty in Universities

November 27, 2015

C. Kai Medina-Martinez, director of the U’s LGBT Resource Center, is conducting research on the experience of transgender faculty and staff at higher education institutions. “Essentially, there is...

U Student Wins Award at Harvard Hackathon

U Student Wins Award at Harvard Hackathon

November 23, 2015

What kind of computer program could you develop and code in 36 hours? Calvin Chhour, a junior in computer science, recently participated in Harvard’s first ever hackathon and won the International Development...

Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Receives Top 25 Business School Ranking

Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Receives Top 25 Business School Ranking

November 17, 2015

The U’s Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute ranked in the top 25 business schools across the nation by the Princeton Review. The Lassonde Institute and the David Eccles School of Business rose on the ranking...

Huntsman Cancer Institute Plans to Install Labyrinth on Patio, Calls for Design Submissions

Huntsman Cancer Institute Plans to Install Labyrinth on Patio, Calls for Design Submissions

By Beau Hart November 11, 2015

The Huntsman Cancer Institute Wellness and Integrative Health Center is planning to construct a labyrinth on the patient patio terrace, and it is taking ideas from anyone in the U community. Shelley White,...

New Slacklining Course Established Near Union

November 2, 2015

The Union recently installed a slacklining course behind Orson Spencer Hall (OSH). Slacklining typically consists of running a strap of "webbing," usually two inches in width, between a couple anchors...

It’s All About the Money: How U Students Pay College Tuition

November 2, 2015

While students at the U may not be up in arms about the cost of tuition, many struggle to find the funds to pay for their education, collecting a hodgepodge of money from scholarships, loans and part-time...

U Awarded Research Grant to Help Fight Infectious Pathogens

October 26, 2015

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently awarded the U 2.2 million dollars to study and help prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as Ebola. Because of the grant, the U and...

U’s Stand-Up Comedy Club offers chuckles, no judgment for aspiring comedians

October 22, 2015

The U’s Stand-Up Comedy Club offers open mic opportunities in the Union for anyone on campus.   Founded by four aspiring student comedians in 2013, the club offers weekly shows Mondays at 7 p.m....

UVU overtakes the U as largest school in Utah

October 21, 2015

Utah Valley University recently became the state’s largest university, passing the U in enrollment. Compared to last fall semester, UVU's student population increased by 1,879, bringing the school to...

Pride Week at the U

October 5, 2015

The U is hosting its semi-annual Pride Week, with a slew of events on campus from Oct. 2 to 11. The week-long celebration focuses on the LGBTQ+ community at the U. Activities include a concert featuring...

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