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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

U Urges Students to Look for Lesser-Known Scholarships to Fund Tuition

U Urges Students to Look for Lesser-Known Scholarships to Fund Tuition

December 17, 2015

Many students only look at the merit and need-based options when applying for financial aid. However, by digging through their college’s website, such as the College of Social and Behavioral Science,...

U Professor Wins Mathematics Prize

U Professor Wins Mathematics Prize

December 7, 2015

Christopher Hacon, a professor in mathematics, and his team prove you don't have to be Einstein to make strides in mathematic research. When Hacon was a child, he thought he would study physics or engineering....

U Student Aarati Ghimire Takes Social Work to New Places

U Student Aarati Ghimire Takes Social Work to New Places

December 3, 2015

When Aarati Ghimire left Nepal six years ago, she knew that she would bring the experiences she gained there to the United States. During the first month of her internship, Ghimire, a senior in social...

Hard Work and Tireless Effort Pay Off for Caroline Daley, Recipient of AMA Award

“Hard Work and Tireless Effort” Pay Off for Caroline Daley, Recipient of AMA Award

November 30, 2015

After an evening of excitement and anticipation, all Caroline Daley could do was weave through galleries of aquariums, wonder-struck that she’d received the Marketing Student of the Year award. Daley...

U researchers explore origins of Native American population in Alaska

November 2, 2015

U researchers have helped discover ancient genomes, linking back to a time when humans lived on sheets of ice. About 15,000 years ago, North America was connected to modern day Russia and Asia by a bridge...

Howler monkey study aims to reduce impact of deforestation

October 26, 2015

U researchers have taken a special interest in howler monkeys because they are the easiest to observe, follow and collect DNA samples from. Natalie Spendlove, a senior in anthropology and Leslie Knapp,...

U Researchers Examine the Genetic Codes of Mice

October 20, 2015

U researchers spend a fair amount of time studying mice. In 2006, Mario Capecchi, a professor of human genetics at the U and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, published his research,...

From Home Economics to Public Health: The Evolution of a College Course

October 8, 2015

In the early 1900s, students at the U learned about blacksmithing, domestic sciences (cooking), domestic art (sewing) and agriculture. And though it seems surprising, these programs have transformed today...

Students can prepare for midterms by seeking tutors

September 29, 2015

With midterms on the way, it's time to schedule in some tutoring. Leslie Giles-Smith, program manager for the Learning Success Center on campus, said it's not as intimidating as most students think. “Some...

Exploring Europe with Hinckley Internships

September 17, 2015

The Hinckley Institute offers an opportunity for students to explore Europe while gaining professional experience. In 2006, the Hinckley Institute of Politics sent their first four global interns to the...