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Professor Randall Smith. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U’s graphic design legend: A history of Professor Randall Smith

Professor Randall Smith graduated from the U in 1972. Now, in 2026, he’s retiring after 35 years of teaching graphic design.
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | April 22, 2026

This article originally appeared in the Farewell print issue, in stands April 2026. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Randall Smith has been a professor at the U for 35...

Producer Shireen Razack and television writer Yasemin Yilmaz address the audience. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U’s Muslim Student Association and Film Production Club host event discussing representation in media

The event focused on Muslim representation in film, both on and off-screen. Two Muslim screenwriters shared their experience in the TV industry and navigating Hollywood as Muslims in the industry.
By Georgia Metcalf, Assistant Arts Editor | April 22, 2026

  On April 16, the University of Utah’s Film Production Club and Muslim Student Association hosted a panel discussing Muslim representation in TV and film. The panel, titled “Framing the Narrative:...

Utah Softball takes on the Weber State Wildcats at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on April 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Utah Softball loses series 2-1 to Baylor Bears

The Utes finish the series with a 6-11-1 conference record, and a 30-17-1 overall record. Utah owns a 1-5 record at home in Big 12 play, but a 5-6-1 away conference record.
By Brayden Ortega, Sports Writer | April 22, 2026

  This weekend, Utah went on the road and played a three-game series against Baylor in Waco, Texas.  Game 1: Friday: Baylor 9, Utah 1 Baylor started the game well, scoring 2 runs in their first...

Entrance to the Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Nov. 11, 2024. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Stress busters for finals week

The library and ASUU are hosting various events to help students de-stress during finals week.
By Ella Sharrers, News Writer | April 21, 2026

  J. Willard Marriott Library will host Stress Busters week from April 20-23, an annual pre-finals tradition aimed at helping students destress during exams. This semester, a $10,000 class gift...

A water tower to the side of the highway in White Mesa. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Utah officials say state needs to increase energy production

Officials speaking at the Societal Impact Seminar last week said the State of Utah needs to generate more power to supply data centers.
By Leo LeBohec, Arts Editor | April 21, 2026

  Officials said Utah’s power grid needs to expand in order to accommodate more data centers, but grappled with environmental impacts. The Gardner Policy Institute hosted a Societal Impact Seminar...

Students eating lunch in Kahlert Village on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Photo by Michael MacNally | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Dining plans to see major restructuring — and price increases — next fall

Weekly meal swipe counts are dropping, flex dollar amounts are rising and some plans cost nearly 44% more under the university's new dining structure.
By Angelina Delgado, Internship Editor | April 21, 2026

  The University of Utah is introducing significant changes to its campus dining plans for the 2026–27 academic year, replacing its current model with new plan options that shift how students...

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

Professors navigate new accessibility requirements in coursework

Faculty at the U have until April 26, 2027 to meet the federal deadline of making their courses digitally accessible.
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | April 21, 2026

  As the federal deadline for digital accessibility approaches, University of Utah faculty are adapting their coursework while navigating limited time, resources and guidance. The U.S. Department...

Mecha de U of U members at the ASUU Senate meeting on April 16, 2026, in support of JR 10. (Photo by Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

ASUU Senate backs sanctuary campus protections in unanimous vote

The resolution urges the University of Utah to limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and expand student protections.
By Kate Keith, News Writer | April 18, 2026

  The ASUU Senate unanimously passed JR-10 during its final meeting of the academic year, calling on the University of Utah to adopt sanctuary campus policies and expand protections for students...