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The University of Utah College of Social Work Assistant Dean Dr. Eric Garland in his lab with Sarah Priddy, a graduate student in his lab.  (Courtesy of the University of Utah College of Social Work)

U Opens New Center For Mindfulness Research

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor June 15, 2017

Eric Garland is making new strides in medical research at the University of Utah. The associate dean for research at the college of social work and director of integrative medicine in supportive oncology...

University of Utah materials science and engineering student Amber Barron (left) and materials science and engineering assistant professor, Jeff Bates developed a 100-percent biodegradable feminine hygiene pad.

U Students Develop Biodegradable Maxi Pad

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor May 30, 2017

Feminine hygiene products are used by millions of women around the world, and they often end up in landfills. Tampons, pads and applicators do not degrade quickly or easily, and these materials build up...

Photo courtesy of Paisley Rekdal.

U Professor Paisley Rekdal Named Utah’s Poet Laureate

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor May 18, 2017

University of Utah professor Paisley Rekdal was named Utah's new poet laureate. The governor-appointed position was established two decades ago. Utah is one of only 16 states to host its own acting Poet...

The 2017-2018 ASUU Inauguration | Chronicle archives.

ASUU Inaugurates 2017-2018 Administration, Senate and Assembly

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor May 1, 2017

President Zach Berger, Vice President of University Relations Zoe Kozlowski and Vice President of Student Relations Saeed Shihab, along with assembly and senate members, were sworn in to serve the student...

A student speaks about his start-up at the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge at Lassonde Studios in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Apr. 15, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Lassonde Studios Hosts 2017 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor April 21, 2017

The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (UEC) is hosted by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a subdivision of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. On April 15, 2017, entrepreneurs...

Human rights activist Sheryl WuDunn spoke at the University of Utah on March 27, 2017, as part of the Tanner Humanities Centers Human Rights, Women’s Rights and Women’s Leadership series.

“We’re All Drops in the Bucket”: Human Rights Activist Sheryl WuDunn Speaks at the U

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor March 31, 2017

Sheryl WuDunn opened her address to an intimate crowd at Rice Eccles Tower on Monday saying, "While there is challenge, there is also opportunity.” The event was part of the Tanner Humanities Center's...

The U Partners with Salt Lake City School District to Expand the Our CASA Program Across Salt Lake

The U Partners with Salt Lake City School District to Expand the Our CASA Program Across Salt Lake

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor March 21, 2017

Getting accepted and into college is a team effort. Most high school students have advisers available, computers and printers always on hand and college representatives and teachers there to offer advice....

Photos: Twilight Concert Series

September 5, 2013

[nggallery id=158] Photos from the 2013 Twilight Concert Series. By Erin Burns, The Daily Utah Chronicle.

Students celebrate Obama’s victory

By By Rita Totten, Staff Writer April 29, 2009

Students gathered in the Union Crimson View erupted in celebration as CNN news anchors announced Sen. Barack Obama as the winner of the 2008 presidential election8212;making him the 44th president of the United States and the first black president in the history of the nation.