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U Helps Defend Against U.S. Cyber Attacks

By Carolyn Webber April 23, 2015

As weapon technology advances each year, the United States Department of Defense must prepare to face the next generation of attacks — and it’s not from guns. Rather, it’s over the Internet. For...

(Photo by Dane Goodwin)

Students Participate in “Slut Walk”

By Julianne Skrivan April 23, 2015

Short skirts, crop tops and bare skin are not signs of consent. This was the message of Students Against Sexual Assault’s “Slut Walk.” Zak Mahaz, a member of SASA, said the Slut Walk was a response...

(Pictured is Henry B. Eyring, Photo Courtesy of Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)

U Alumni Receive Honorary Degrees

By Mary Royal April 23, 2015

Three U alumni will be given an honorary degree at this year’s graduation commencement to recognize the achievements they made in their respective fields. “We had an impressive pool of candidates...

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

Lyrid Meteor Shower Lights Skies

By Christine Kannapel April 22, 2015

It may appear to the Chicken Littles of the world that the sky is falling, but it’s actually just the Lyrid meteor shower. The annual shower is caused by debris from a comet that once crossed the...

Students and Community Members Get to Spring Cleaning

By Julianne Skrivan April 22, 2015

Students, staff and local residents got rid of their old junk and saved the environment at the same time. The Sustainability Resource Center, Staff Council, UIT and the Salt Lake Police Department teamed...

(Photos Courtesy of University Marketing and Communications)

Earth Fest Promotes Sustainability

By Julianne Skrivan April 22, 2015

Outside the Marriott Library, vendors, local businesses and student groups joined ASUU’s Sustainability Board for their annual Earth Fest. Crystal Davis, the board’s associate director, said the...

(Photo Courtesy of the Hinckley Insitute of Politics)

Jowers Set to Leave Hinckley Institute After a Decade of Work

By Courtney Tanner April 20, 2015

On his first day as director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics in 2005, Kirk Jowers got an angry phone call. It wasn’t exactly in tune with the welcome banners and congratulatory notes he had...

(Photo Courtesy of Lori Kim Baird)

Excellence in Education Award Goes to Ingebretsen

By Mary Royal April 20, 2015

Richard Ingebretsen was awarded an Excellence in Education award by the Latter-day Saint Student Association. Each year, the LDSSA honors an outstanding educator at the U who demonstrates “superior...

(Photo Courtesy of Jenifer Wilson)

Ring, Ring! U-Phonathon Crew is Calling

By Mary Royal April 16, 2015

Hidden on the east side of campus is a group of students who spend their time raising money for the numerous scholarships and campaigns across campus. Tucked inside the basement of the Development Office,...

(Photo by Chris Ayers)

U Entrepreneurs Go for a Swim in the “Shark Tank”

By Christine Kannapel April 16, 2015

With straightened ties and nervous smiles, 145 entrepreneurs hoped for a bite when they tried out for the popular reality TV series “Shark Tank.” The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute hosted auditions...