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The University of Utah built a new Department of Public Safety building which opened to the public on Nov. 9, 2022 at 1658 E 500 S as part of an effort for increased campus safety coordination after the death of U student Lauren McCluskey in October 2018.

U Holds Press Conference in Wake of UNLV Shooting

By Caroline Krum, Investigative Writer December 7, 2023

  On Dec. 6, shots were fired on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. Three faculty members were fatally shot and another was wounded in a 10-minute rampage. It was the 80th school shooting...

Mecha organizer Gabriela Merida recites a poem written by a Palestinian woman as part of a Mecha walk-out in front of the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘Preparing for the long haul’ — U Administration Will not Meet Mecha’s Demands

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer December 4, 2023

  Following several controversial rallies, protests and a four-hour-long sit-in, Mecha de U of U was given the chance to meet with University of Utah administration to discuss their demands —...

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Good Grief Circles Help Students Deal With Climate Anxiety

By Giovanni Radtke, News Writer December 1, 2023

  "I think climate change is the biggest issue of our generation, and I think it's important to have a community of people that you can talk to," said Lauren Isom, an environmental and sustainability...

Detransitioner activist Chloe Cole addresses Salt Lake City residents and University of Utah students in the Languages and Communication building at the University of Utah on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Chloe Cole Speaks at the U About Her Detransition Story

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer December 1, 2023

  On Thursday, Chloe Cole, a well-known conservative activist, spoke about her "detransition" story at the University of Utah. An estimated 50 people attended the event, put on by Young Americans...

The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza by Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

International Olympic Committee Announces Salt Lake as ‘Preferred’ Candidate for 2034 Games

By Abbey Thomas, Assistant Sports Editor November 29, 2023

  After a long period of anticipation for many Utah residents, the International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday that Salt Lake City is the preferred finalist to host the 2034 Winter Olympics.  “We...

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U Plans to be Hub for Semiconductor Research and Education in Utah

By Giovanni Radtke, News Writer November 23, 2023

  The University of Utah is advancing semiconductor research, education and workforce development by establishing a statewide network of private industry and colleges. The organization known...

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U Receives $100 Million for Responsible AI Initiative

By Jamie Faux, News Writer November 22, 2023

  The University of Utah recently received a $100 million investment for a new initiative on responsible artificial intelligence. Led by the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, this initiative...

Sydney Smith, the executive director of the Women in Business group at the University of Utah, poses for a portrait in the Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building at the University of Utah on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Look at Gender Inequality in the U’s Business School

By Jamie Faux, News Writer November 20, 2023

  In 2023, Utah topped multiple charts measuring the best states for business success. These measurements ranked Utah as first in economic outlook, first in startup business success and second...

An advertisement for the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate at the Student Union at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on September 28th 2020. The last 2024 Presidential Debate will also be held at the U. (Photo by Camille Rousculp | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U to Host Third and Final 2024 Presidential Debate

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer November 20, 2023

  The University of Utah will host the third and final Presidential Debate of 2024 on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at Kingsbury Hall.  The U was selected by the Commission of Presidential Debates...

Michael Valentine during an interview at Six Sailor Cider in Salt Lake City on Oct. 22, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Meet the U Student Running for SLC Mayor

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor November 18, 2023

  Michael Valentine isn’t your typical mayoral candidate.  He’s a filmmaker and local theater enthusiast, a long-time Salt Lake community activist, the owner of a cider shop and a student...