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Nuclear Engineering Program Taking Big Steps Forward

Nuclear Engineering Program Taking Big Steps Forward

November 8, 2016

Although the Nuclear Engineering Program at the U is currently small, a lot of growth is expected in the future. Right now, students can earn a minor, non-thesis master’s or graduate degree in nuclear...

Native American History Honored at Natural History Museum

Native American History Honored at Natural History Museum

November 8, 2016

When students shape their hands as a U, yelling “Go Utes!” what does that really mean? For many, it’s only a symbol of pride and celebration for U fans. However, for others, it means a lot more than...

Sole nuclear reactor in Utah is housed at the U

November 4, 2016

One of the most unique resources the University of Utah offers is a nuclear reactor housed in the Merrill Engineering Building (MEB) on the northwest corner of campus. Though this reactor does not generate...

Photo Courtesy of Paul Cross

University of Utah researchers design “growing” electronic switch to reduce energy leakage

November 2, 2016

Each year, Americans lose an estimated $19 billion dollars in wasted electronic power. The switches in household electronics never fully turn off the appliances, meaning some power is expended even when...

Migration and Refugee Integration Research Center at the U

Migration and Refugee Integration Research Center at the U

By Cara MacDonald October 15, 2016

The U’s College of Social Work has launched their new center for research on migration and refugee Integration (the CRMRI).  The event began with speaker presentations, and concluded with a reception...

U Researchers Study Natural Resonance of Rainbow Bridge

U Researchers Study Natural Resonance of Rainbow Bridge

October 7, 2016

A team of professors and students from the U recently published research regarding the natural resonance of the Rainbow Bridge, a study they conducted in partnership with the U.S. National Park Service....

Organization Visits the U to Encourage Meningitis Vaccination

Organization Visits the U to Encourage Meningitis Vaccination

September 28, 2016

Ryan Milley, an 18-year-old from Texas, was preparing to enter his freshman year of college, had just reached pro-golf status and had fallen in love. On Father’s Day in 1998, he was hospitalized from...

School of Medicine Hosts Annual 5k

School of Medicine Hosts Annual 5k

By Katie Buda September 22, 2016

About 700 people convened at Sugar House Park on Saturday, Sept. 10 to celebrate the lives of those who have suffered from ovarian cancer. The Susan Sandoval Memorial 5k race, which is held every September...

U Professor Begins Research on the Shrinking Salt Flats

U Professor Begins Research on the Shrinking Salt Flats

September 16, 2016

This week, Brenda Bowen, an associate professor in Geology and Geophysics, has started fieldwork for a study of the Bonneville Salt Flats. Her research aims to observe how the flats are changing and learn...

Music and Memory Initiative Seeks to Help Alzheimers and Dementia Patients

Music and Memory Initiative Seeks to Help Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

March 7, 2016

The Utah Commission on Aging is approaching memory challenges through an unconventional method: personalized playlists. Music and Memory is an initiative following research that demonstrates how music...