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SafeUT App Expands Access to U Students

SafeUT App Expands Access to U Students

By Linda Derhak February 28, 2018

The University of Utah is making an effort to improve mental health and wellness at the school by launching access to the SafeUT app for students. The University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI) developed...

(The Counseling Center at the University of Utah | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

UCC Interns Put Training to the Test

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor February 27, 2018

The University of Utah’s University Counseling Center (UCC) selects, trains and hires student interns every year to work with those who seek its services. These interns are instrumental in assisting...

U of U Health Takes on Pyeongchang

U of U Health Takes on Pyeongchang

By Grace Mason February 21, 2018

All eyes are on Pyeongchang, South Korea, as athletes from all around the world gather to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Providing treatment to United States athletes dressed in red, white and blue...

MUSE Works to Empower Students

MUSE Works to Empower Students

By Linda Derhak February 20, 2018

The My “U” Signature Experience (MUSE) Project aims to help undergraduate students succeed by offering career and social opportunities, as well as inspiring keynote speakers. People from all majors...

GEM Series Raises Awareness for Black Women in STEM

GEM Series Raises Awareness for Black Women in STEM

By Linda Derhak February 16, 2018

The University of Utah’s Women’s Enrollment Initiative is hosting a conversation on black women in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) elds on Feb. 12 from 12-1 p.m. in the...

Getting to Know Ruth Watkins

Getting to Know Ruth Watkins

By Emily Anderson February 15, 2018

When University of Utah President Ruth Watkins accepted her position, it didn’t cross her mind she had become the first woman president of the 168-year-old institution. Jerilyn McIntyre, now a professor...

Jesse Williams Speaks at CODE on Racial Injustice

Jesse Williams Speaks at CODE on Racial Injustice

By Christina Giardinelli February 10, 2018

Students at the University of Utah and students from local high schools and other universities across the state packed into the A. Ray Olpin Union ballroom on Friday, Feb. 2, to hear Jesse Williams discuss...

Pay lot kiosk in the Union Parking Lot. (Chronicle archives)

New Kiosk System: Convenient or Chaotic

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor February 8, 2018

The University of Utah has converted visitor parking lots across campus to pre-pay only lots, replacing the gates, booths and lot attendants. Pay lots, which now include automated kiosk systems that allow...

Representation in Literature Inspires Hope, Change

Representation in Literature Inspires Hope, Change

By Linda Derhak February 6, 2018

People of all ages and backgrounds flooded into the Gould Auditorium on Tuesday. Jan. 23, to hear Jacqueline Woodson speak. She is the author of over 30 children’s books and the 2018-19 National Ambassador...

Tampon Allies Petition the U to Provide More Free Menstrual Products on Campus

Tampon Allies Petition the U to Provide More Free Menstrual Products on Campus

By Abrielle Fulwider February 2, 2018

Tampon Allies at the University of Utah is petitioning the school to make menstrual products free and accessible to all students, staff and faculty on campus. The petition aims to expand the number...