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Former Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Nielsen speaks at a press conference on Nov. 2, 2018, about the investigations he is leading into the University of Utah's police department and campus safety.

Former Department of Public Saftey Commissioners to Lead Reviews into UPD, Campus Safety

By Emily Anderson November 2, 2018

The University of Utah announced Friday that former Utah Department of Public Safety commissioner and retired attorney John Nielsen will head two independent reviews into the University Police Department...

Fantasy Themes Have Logic Too

Fantasy Themes Have Logic Too

By Mackenzie McDermott October 29, 2018

"Double, double toil and trouble..." Witches chant over cauldrons and fly off on broomsticks alongside black cats. But what about when they don’t? The Director of Student and Faculty Affairs for the...

Halloween at Officer's Hollow

Halloween at Officer’s Hollow

By Mackenzie McDermott October 29, 2018

On Saturday, Oct. 26 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., the University of Utah will welcome families from all over the valley to Officer's Circle for the annual Officer's Hollow Halloween. The carnival-style event...

University of Utah President Ruth Watkins and University Police Chief Dale Brophy spoke at a press conference on the investigation into the death of student Lauren McCluskey on Oct. 25, 2018 | Chronicle archives.

Murder of U Student Prompts Investigation into Police Department and Campus Safety

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey and Emily Anderson October 25, 2018

Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence. University of Utah President Ruth Watkins announced Thursday the school is initiating an independent investigation into the actions taken...

The Utah women's track and field team, students, staff, family and friends attend a vigil on the steps of the Park Building for Lauren McCluskey who was tragically killed on campus at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘Light of Lauren’: U Gathers to Remember Slain Student and Athlete

By Christina Giardinelli October 25, 2018

Two days after the tragic death of University of Utah student and track athlete Lauren McCluskey, hundreds gathered at the steps of the Park Building on the U’s campus to mourn her loss and honor her...

Photos of the Garff Building Donors at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Wednesday October 3rd, 2018

$2 Billion by 2022

By Mackenzie McDermott October 23, 2018

The U’s newest donation campaign that started in September of this year, “Imagine New Heights,” strives for more. With a goal to raise $2 billion by 2022, the U is already over half way done. From...

The University of Utah marching band performs at halftime during an NCAA Football game vs. the Washington Huskies at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Imagine “Utah” in Loud Cursive

By Claudia Robles October 18, 2018

Exciting, nostalgic, motivating and meaningful are words one might use to describe the homecoming tradition and show put on each year by the University of Utah’s marching band, the Pride of Utah. The...

Alumni Come Home

Alumni Come Home

By Muhammed Alabdullah October 17, 2018

University of Utah alumni from 1978 and before will make their way back to campus soon. The Emeritus Alumni Reunion and 2018 reception will be held during homecoming week on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m....

Heather, Debbie and Logan at the presentation. Photo courtesy of Debbie Jorde.

U Medical Students Learn About the Human Side of Medicine

By Christina Giardinelli October 17, 2018

  “The first thing that I will tell you about today’s presentation is that it will not be on the exam,” said Dr. Lynn Jorde when addressing a classroom of first-year medical students on Oct....

L-R: Dr. Norman Waitzman,  Rylee Curtis, Dr. Philip Singer, Dr. Colleen Grogan. Photo courtesy of ABU Education Fund.

Consensus at Proposition 3 Panel

By Nelson Lotz October 14, 2018

  Proposition 3 is meant to expand Utahn access to Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (also known as the ACA or Obamacare) by allowing people who make up to 138 percent of the federal poverty...