Conflict and troubled times seem to be the only news coming from the Middle East, but an annual film series created by anthropology professor Laurence Loeb will give viewers a look at the true cultures of the countries in that region.

Cuts in state funding on campus are projected to a have a negative impact on research projects at the U, for both undergraduate students and faculty.

Now, with five interactive touch-screen kiosks, Capecchi's research and accomplishments can be shared with thousands of Utah residents and students.

Two U researchers testified for a new bill that would outlaw incest through artificial insemination.

A failing economy is causing the 2009 Utah Legislature to function differently than it has in the past.

Campus police arrested and later released suspended Utah football player Lisi Leota for simple assault and disorderly conduct Friday night.

As the co-chairman of the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Valentine, R-Orem, will have to make decisions regarding a 7.5 percent shortfall in this year's remaining budget for higher education and a 15 percent decrease for next year.

Members of the Queer Student Union who attended a Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday afternoon were frustrated but not surprised that a bill to give more rights to gay couples was shot down.

Because of the economic recession, legislators face a large revenue shortfall and are planning to make extensive budget cuts to government funding, including higher education.

Farina spoke at the St. Catherine of Sienna Newman Center on Sunday about how important it is that educated dialogue between Christians and Muslims not be about debating differences, which leads to violence, but discovering similarities, which are a path to peace.