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Money, Money, Money: the U’s Lobbying Efforts in Washington D.C.

By Kylee Ehmann July 30, 2015

It’s no secret that money has a large sway in politics, especially on the national level. Students may be surprised, though, to learn that the U participates in the process. In 2014, the U spent $350,000...

Finding the Sweet Spot for Marriage

Finding the “Sweet Spot” for Marriage

By Cynthia Luu July 28, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you don’t want your marriage to end in divorce, you might want to reconsider how old you are when you tie the knot. But what is the right age? It’s a been...

U Chamber Choir Wins International Competition in Europe

By Kylee Ehmann July 28, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Competing in an international collegiate singing competition wasn’t just the plot of this summer's "Pitch Perfect 2" -- the U’s Chamber Choir also brought home...

Utah Fights Chronic Homelessness with Housing Programs

July 23, 2015

What’s the best way to end homelessness? Give them housing. That's the way Utah is helping homeless individuals in a program called Housing First. This ten-year state plan was implemented in 2005 and...

College of Education Seeks to Diversify its Gender Ratio

By Kylee Ehmann July 16, 2015

Think back on all the teachers you’ve ever had—from preschool to college—and odds are many, if not most, were women. The National Center for Education Information reported in 2011 that women made...

U Study Explores Mortality Rates for Readmitted Hospital Patients

By Sarah Legg July 9, 2015

When it comes to post-operative care, the hospital where you are treated is really a matter of life or death. A study conducted by the U's School of Medicine found that the risk of dying from post-surgical...

Dalai Lama Will Make Second Appearance at the U this Fall

By Kylee Ehmann July 7, 2015

The Dalai Lama, a spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists and an advocate for global peace, will speak this fall at the Huntsman Center.   His talk, scheduled for Oct. 18, marks his second visit...

Hidden Treasures Abound on the U’s Campus

By Kylee Ehmann June 18, 2015

The U's campus is a treasure map dotted with small monuments, pieces of artwork and spaces tucked away from plain sight. These objects and places offer a glimpse into local and international history, which...

(Photo by Jameson Clifton)

Attendees donate to Huntsman research at An Evening of Elegance

By Julianne Skrivan June 9, 2015

Dressed in their best and with checkbooks ready, local community members donated to the U’s Huntsman Center cancer research at an Evening of Elegance. On June 6 over 260 people attended the event...

(Photo Courtesy of the Bennion Center)

Bennion Center increases offerings to meet student needs

By Carolyn Webber June 7, 2015

U students get involved in various ways, and over 800 choose to spend their free time dedicated to service through the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center. Dean McGovern, center director, said they've...