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Officials announce the results of two independent investigations into the University of Utah's police department and the State justice system after the on-campus murder of student Lauren McCluskey. Pictured from left to right: President Ruth Watkins, former Public Safety Commissioner John T. Nielsen, Executive Director of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Sue Riseling, former Public Safety Commissioner Keith Squires, and current Public Safety Commissioner Jess L. Anderson. | Photo by Elise Vandersteen Bailey

Investigations After McCluskey Murder Find Justice System Problems

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator December 19, 2018

  In a press conference Wednesday morning, officials from the University of Utah and the state reported the results of two independent reviews into the University Police Department and Utah's justice...

Close up of the suspects' vehicle, courtesy of UPD

Campus on Alert After Robbery West of Library

By Emily Anderson December 15, 2018

  University Police are advising students to travel in pairs, lock valuables in vehicles and stay on lighted paths after a robbery occurred in the parking lot west of the Marriott Library on Saturday...

Bonesmen leaders during a meeting on Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015. Photo by Chris Ayers.

The U’s Secret Society: Skull and Bones

By Amy Loret December 4, 2018

  While it’s no secret that many universities around the country host famous secret societies, it turns out that the University of Utah has its very own Skull and Bones Society founded over 100...

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (D) participates in a roundtable discussion at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Vice president Biden visited the hospital to further discuss his initiative to eradicate cancer. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Joe Biden to Speak at Kingsbury Hall

By Connor Applegate December 4, 2018

  On Monday, the University of Utah announced that the My U Signature Experience Project (MUSE) initiative will be sponsoring a campus event with a keynote address from former Vice President Joe Biden...

(Photo by M Rencher | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

AAAS Nominates Two U of U Professors

By Connor Applegate December 3, 2018

  University of Utah professors Shelley Minteer and Glenn Prestwich were recognized by their peers as 2018 Fellows for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in an announcement...

Courtesy of Grace Mason.

Campus Contraceptive Initiative Aims to Provide Affordable Healthcare for Students

By Linda Derhak November 19, 2018

  The Campus Contraceptive Initiative (CCI) was started with the hopes of providing healthcare to students on campus at a low to free cost. They’ve been active since January and have expanded...

Dan Jones

Courtesy Hinckley Institute of Politics.

Remembering the Legacy of Dan Jones

By Kaylara Benfield November 19, 2018

  It is with sadness we say goodbye to an emeritus University of Utah professor. Dr. Dan Jones has played a prominent role in education and he has taught for over 52 years. Professor Jones served...

Kidus Yohannes, Salt Lake City Police Department

Homicide Suspect Spotted in Campus Library

By Mackenzie McDermott November 15, 2018

Around 10 p.m. on Nov. 14, University of Utah students received a U of U alert reading “SLC police seeking person of interest in homicide. Seen on campus this morning.” Kidus Yohannes,...

Bird Window Collision Study Looks to Decrease Bird Deaths on Campus

Bird Window Collision Study Looks to Decrease Bird Deaths on Campus

By Linda Derhak November 10, 2018

  The University of Utah has found a staggering number of dead birds on campus. In order to combat this issue, The University of Utah Bird Window Collision study was launched. A student working...

The Veterans Support Center on campus located on the top floor of the Union, Tuesday, November 3, 2015
(The Daily Utah Chronicle Archive)

Honoring Those Who Serve: Craig Hanson Awarded Student Veteran of the Year

By Aila Amer November 8, 2018

  Every year, the Veterans Support Center recognizes a single student veteran. The Student Veteran of the Year Award is given to an outstanding veteran student at the University of Utah. These...