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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...

The U works toward water neutrality in face of drought conditions

By Kylee Ehmann June 4, 2015

With the infamous summer heat that Utah is known for comes concern over the state's limited water supplies. According to a United States drought monitor, Utah is currently entering into a statewide drought...

(Courtesy of University of Utah Health Care)

U Medical Center Advances Ovarian Cancer Research

By Mary Royal April 26, 2015

Advancements at the U’s medical center could make it easier to diagnose ovarian cancer. For the past 30 years, the science behind the treatment has remained unchanged. Usually by the time ovarian...

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

Jane Goodall Calls Utah to Action

By Carolyn Webber April 26, 2015

There are only a few 81-year-olds who spend 300 days traveling around the world each year. Renowned scientist Jane Goodall is one of them. As a part of the Lyceum Lecture series hosted by the College...

Fraternity Hosts Local Leaders

By Mary Royal April 23, 2015

A group of Sigma Chi fraternity members donned their best suits and ties for a night recognizing influential local and state officials on Wednesday. The prominent leaders from Utah included Salt Lake...