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According to the University of Utah's campus directory, Sterling Van Wagenen's office was 257B in the Art Building prior to his resignation. (Photo by Emily Anderson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Former U Professor and Filmmaker Sterling Van Wagenen Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Child

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator April 30, 2019

  Warning: This story includes graphic descriptions of sexual abuse. Former University of Utah film professor Sterling Van Wagenen pleaded guilty in an initial Utah County court appearance on...

Vice President of Student Relations Gabe Martinez, Student Body President Anna Barnes, Vice President of University Relations Latifa Yaqoobi and Chief of Staff Amanda Carrasco (Courtesy of Anna Barnes)

ASUU Inauguration Welcomes Incoming Presidency

By Katelyn Collett April 27, 2019

  The Associated Students of the University of Utah held an inauguration for the new student body presidency and other elected student government officers on April 24, 2019. Outgoing officers and...

University of Utah President Ruth Watkins, Truman Scholarship Recipient Samantha Thorne and Hinckely Institute of Politics Director Jason Perry (Courtesy of Samantha Thorne)

U Student Named Truman Scholar for Utah

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor April 24, 2019

  On April 15, the University of Utah named its first Truman Scholarship recipient since 2014. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation began in 1975 in honor of President Harry S. Truman....

University of Utah 2019 commencement speaker, Rev. France A. Davis (source https://calvaryslc.com/about/our-pastor/)

Kindness and a Love of Learning: Meet the 2019 Commencement Speakers

By Amy Loret April 23, 2019

  May 2019 Commencement Attendees at the University of Utah’s 150th commencement ceremony can look forward to hearing speeches from two incredible individuals: Reverend France A. Davis and...

(Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

University of Utah Hosts Annual UROP Symposium

By Katelyn Collett April 22, 2019

  This article was originally published in print on April 15. On April 9, the Office of Undergraduate Research held the Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Union building. The symposium...

University of Utah Asia Campus in Songdo, South Korea. (Photo by Mitch Shin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U’s Asia Campus Leadership Consultants Host ‘Sex Week’

By Mitch Shin, News Writer April 21, 2019

  Leadership consultants of the University of Utah Asia Campus hosted the event "Sex Week" from April 22 to April 26. “Sex Week” is an annual event for students to share their opinions about...

Identity Evropa held a banner reading, "Stop the invasion, end immigration," above the Block U on Saturday, Feb. 9. (Photo courtesy of Patrick Casey)

Former University of Utah Employee Linked to Hate Group Propaganda on Campus

By Christina Giardinelli April 19, 2019

  In recent years, the University of Utah has been the target of racist messages and propaganda from numerous hate groups. Over 240,000 of these groups' chat room messages were leaked in March...

(from left to right) Kendall FitzGerald, Kaden Plewe, Rebecca Hardenbrook, and Jewell Lund in front of the United States Capitol Building, one of the several sights in between the Senate and House building on Capitol Hill. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Hardenbrook)

U Students Seek to Start Coalition for Utah Science and Policy Knowledge Student Group

By Mandi Johansen April 18, 2019

  Four University of Utah students attended a four-day CASE workshop in Washington D.C. put on by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The workshop was designed for graduate...

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Know Your Resources, No Matter Your Colors: Sexual Assault Resources Across Utah Universities

By Mandi Johansen April 17, 2019

  University campuses make many efforts to keep their campus safe and provide resources and support for students that have been victims of sexual misconduct or assault. The University of Utah recently...

UTA TRAX light rail at the U's stadium stop | Chronicle archives

U Offers Travel Incentives for a Greener Planet

By Mandi Johansen April 17, 2019

  Many students and faculty on campus are aware of the poor air quality in Utah. The University of Utah is a commuter campus, meaning that many students don’t live on campus and must travel to...