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Reliever Anson McGorman pitching for the University of Utah baseball vs. Grand Canyon at Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes complete 4-game sweep of Grand Canyon

The opening of Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark came with a bang as Utah completed a four-game sweep of the Grand Canyon Antelopes to wrap up pre-conference play.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | March 15, 2026

  The University of Utah’s baseball team made history over the weekend, opening a new chapter for the program with a dominant four-game sweep of the Grand Canyon Antelopes in the first-ever series...

SLCreate: Sebastian Nowlan

In today’s episode of SLCreate, Canyon and John-Luke sit down with entrepreneur Sebastian Nowlan to discuss some of his recent projects as well as his design philosophy.
By John-Luke Shroeder and Canyon Sargent | March 11, 2026

John-Luke: Good morning, University of Utah. My name is John Luke Shroeder. Canyon: And I'm Canyon Sargent. Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of SLCreate, the podcast giving a platform...

NYU professor of Latin American history Alejandro Velasco discusses Venezuela's economy and political positions at the Carolyn Tanner Irish Humanities Building on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (Photo by Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

NYU professor gives guest lecture on Venezuela

New York University professor visited the U last Friday where he spoke on Venezuela's “past, present and future.”
By Leo LeBohec, Arts Editor | March 9, 2026

  A New York University (NYU) professor gave a lecture at the University of Utah on Feb. 27 about Venezuela’s “past, present and future.” NYU professor of Latin American history Alejandro...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City on Oct. 9, 2014. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Truth in Tuition hearing 2026

Truth in Tuition hearing covers possible tuition and fee adjustments for the upcoming academic year and was held on March 4.
By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer | March 7, 2026

  Gregory Kratz moderated the 2026 Truth in Tuition hearing on March 4. Gregory Kratz is the internal communications director at the University of Utah. This hearing is mandatory for Utah System...

Price Theatre Arts Building at the University of Utah on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U responds to lead contamination in campus water

Campus water systems include service lines dating to 1874, and federal rules don't require action on all contamination found.
By Leo LeBohec, Arts Editor | March 7, 2026

  Water testing at the University of Utah has found lead and copper contamination in several campus buildings since 2020, with one building exceeding federal limits this fall. The results come as...

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Opinion: Religion belongs in education

In a climate of book bans, restricted voices and active oppression, the protection of religion in education is imperative to the success of Utahn students.
By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | March 7, 2026

  SB 268 is a new bill that allows Utah teachers to discuss religion in the Utah school curriculum. This bill, also known as the “Religious Curriculum in School” bill, protects educators’...

University of Utah guard Lani White (0) guarding BYU guard Delaney Gibb (11) at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO on March 5, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah women’s basketball finishes season, awaits selection Sunday

The Utes lost to BYU in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament and finished with a 19-12 record overall, 10-8 in regular season Big 12 play.
By Brayden Ortega, Sports Writer | March 6, 2026

  The Utes had a first round bye in the Big 12 Tournament while the BYU Cougars played a first round matchup against Houston. For the third time this season, Utah lost to BYU, this time in the...

"Cold Calls: Japan," an official selection of the 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival. (Courtesy of Banff Mountain Film Festival)

Scenes from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, Day 3

Among the brand-friendly shorts and feel-good reels, "The Finisher" delivered real stakes and real interiority.
By Samuel Loveland, Arts Writer | March 6, 2026

  It’s Banff time once again in Utah. Touring all around the world, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival graced the University of Utah with its presence this past February, showing eight films...

The John R. Park Building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on June 29, 2023. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Academic Senate hears pitch for Utah university integration

Commissioner Geoffrey Landward outlined two bills that would streamline student pathways and share degree programs across campuses, but senators pushed back on workload and program cuts.
By Luca DiGregorio, Assistant News Editor | March 5, 2026

  The Academic Senate met on March 2, over Zoom, pushing back on two bills that would reshape how Utah's public universities share programs and students. Commissioner of Higher Education Geoffrey...