The Daily Utah Chronicle

U Prepares to Inaugurate Ruth V. Watkins as 16th President

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor • September 8, 2018

On Friday, Sept. 21, Ruth V. Watkins will be inaugurated as the 16th president of the University of Utah. The event begins at 3 p.m. in Kingsbury Hall at 1395 President's Circle, and is free and open to...

Introducing to the U the Soda Shop Thirst

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor • September 5, 2018

Now a senior at the University of Utah, Ethan Cisneros is opening the third location of his soda mixer and treats shop, Thirst. The newest store is in the Peterson Heritage Center’s Crimson Corner next...

Tanner Humanities Center Hosts Conference on Race in the LDS Church

By Emily Anderson and Jacqueline Mumford • July 3, 2018

Speaking to when he heard about the revelation in 1978 that black men who were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would receive the priesthood, Darius Gray said, "I couldn't believe...

Utah 2018 Primary Elections Run-Down

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor • June 28, 2018

On Tuesday, June 26, the state of Utah had its primary elections for community, state and federal positions. Utah allows for vote-by-mail elections depending on the county. According to the office of the...

Local Utah Election Season Run-Down 2018

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor • May 23, 2018

The 2018 election cycle is in full swing, and in Utah, Election Day is coming quickly. In November, certain districts’ seats in the Utah State Senate and House are up for election, as well as seats in...

Save Hundreds with the UCard

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor • May 23, 2018

When a student begins school at the University of Utah, they receive a university student ID or UCard. This ID stores students’ meal plans, allows them access to many of the key-card dorms and is used...

One Final Get Together

By Mackenzie McDermott and Jacqueline Mumford • April 24, 2018

The University of Utah honored its outgoing seniors on Tuesday, April 17, with the sixth annual Senior Send-Off at the University Guest House and Conference Center. Hosted by the U Student Alumni Board...

Wildermuth Resigns to Become Dean at Pitt Law School

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor • April 19, 2018

Amy Wildermuth is stepping down as Associate Vice President for Faculty, Chief Sustainability Officer and a professor of law at the University of Utah to assume a new position as dean of the University...

Students of Numerous Faiths Gather to Serve

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor • April 19, 2018

S tudents of a variety of religions from across campus met at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Institute of Religion at the University of Utah for an interfaith dialogue and service project...

Lieutenant Governor to Speak at Event Exploring Urban-Rural Divide in Higher Education

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor • March 31, 2018

The University of Utah Honors College PRAXIS Lab "Worlds Apart: Assessing Utah's Urban and Rural Divide" is hosting a Rural Day at 5 p.m. on April 2 at the Hinckley Institute of Politics. The event...