U students question the demand for on-campus housing
The rising cost of on-campus housing and mandatory meal plans make living on campus increasingly unaffordable.
Construction
Ivory Foundation cuts ribbon on affordable housing community in Lehi
The new townhouse community, in addition to a satellite literacy center, seeks to provide affordable housing and "innovation" in Lehi.
Trailhead dorms set to expand on-campus living
The newest dorm on campus, undergoing construction, is set to house students in fall 2026.
The University of Utah and building for tomorrow
Under the Strategy 2030 and Physical Development Framework, the U is undergoing a massive physical transformation to meet modern educational and housing demands.
Salt Lake City Council rejects rezoning proposal for Sugar House hotel
If passed, the rezoning proposal would have allowed the lot on the corner of Sugar House Park to be developed into a seven-story hotel.
City pushing for changes in transportation infrastructure
Salt Lake City studies of several neighborhoods may lead to improved infrastructure.
The U debuts $4.5M ‘LOVE’ sculpture
The $4.5 million Robert Indiana piece, funded by the state and private donors, found its permanent home at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts during a Friday reception.
The U’s plan for the 2034 Winter Olympics
The 3000 day countdown to the 2034 Winter Olympics has begun. Here are some of the changes that the U is implementing in preparation.
Construction Takes a Toll on Small Businesses in Salt Lake
After years of construction on 2100 S and 1300 E, small businesses in Sugar House are struggling to recover.
Closures to Expect from Summer Construction Near the U
TRAX Red Line service will be suspended between Courthouse and University Medical Center stations from May 24 to July 2 and July 6 to August 17, with additional road closures and lane reductions on 100 South. continuing through the summer.
