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University of Utah Provost Mitzi Montoya speaks at a press conference with the Daily Utah Chronicle in the John R. Park Building in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Faculty Say New Law and Leadership Have Jeopardized Academic Freedom

Complaints against U Provost Mitzi Montoya have been mounting since an Academic Senate meeting in February, but administration says their hands are tied due to a 2024 state law.
By Emerson Hagy and Addy Cowley | April 23, 2025

  Faculty at the University of Utah say a new state law has emboldened administrators to suppress dissent, pointing to blocked resolutions, overturned tenure cases and a growing climate of fear.  Their...

The School of Dance Rehearses Marius Petipa's "La Bayadère." (Photo by Haley Freeman | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Diet Culture and Mental Health at Utah’s School of Dance

Students at the school of dance shared their experiences with the dance community.
By Addy Cowley, Assistant News Editor, Photographer | April 19, 2025

  This article originally appeared in the Food print issue, in stands February 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date.   The University of Utah School...

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Crime Report: January and February 2025

A summary of the crimes reported on and near campus in January and February 2025.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | March 25, 2025

  The University of Utah’s Department of Public Safety maintains a daily crime and fire log, detailing reported offenses, locations and case statuses — whether they remain open or have been...

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How Bias in the College Classroom Shapes Political Opinions

Political science professors and students share how they feel bias exhibits itself in the classroom.
By Aynaelyssya Thomas, Assistant Investigative Editor | March 12, 2025

  This article originally appeared in the Election print issue, in stands November 2024. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date.   Political science students...

Front sign of the University of Utah LGBT Resource Center, which closed as a result of HB261, in Salt Lake City on Oct. 24, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Student Affinity Groups Share the Impacts of the DEI Bill

After losing sponsorship and funding due to HB261, student leaders shared their concerns for the future.
By Suvam Pokharel, News Writer | February 24, 2025

  When HB261 was passed Jan. 30, 2024, student leaders like Alisi Fihaki, president of the Pacific Islanders Student Association (PISA), began to worry about the future of their clubs. “That's...

The "Say No to Trump's Agenda" protest and rally in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Nov.10, 2016. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Navigating Gender-Affirming Care at the U

The U's transgender health program provides gender-affirming care services.
By Abhilasha Khatri, Investigative Editor | February 12, 2025

  According to The Kaiser Family Foundation, 26 states have passed bans on gender-affirming healthcare. This includes Utah, where S.B. 16 bans puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones for...

University of Utah students stand in line to vote at the J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 5. (Photo by Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The 2024 Election: Six Students, Six Unique Perspectives

University of Utah students share who they voted for in the 2024 presidential election and why.
By Addy Cowley, Assistant News Editor, Photographer | February 11, 2025

  In the aftermath of the 2024 United States presidential election, the Chronicle individually interviewed six University of Utah students — two Republicans, two Democrats, one third-party voter...

The University of Utah American Indian Resource Center (AIRC), Utah on Nov. 17 2022.

Bridging Cultures: The University of Utah and the Utes Tribe

A look into the U's relationship with the Ute tribe and what the future holds.
By Suvam Pokharel, News Writer | February 10, 2025

  To understand the relationship between the University of Utah and the Ute tribe, it is important to go back into the past and look into where the Ute tribe was during the founding of the U. Historically,...