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Rushan Abbas speaks at the forum held in the Hinckley Institute of Politics on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Rushan Abbas Speaks About Uyghur Genocide at Hinckley Institute

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer September 21, 2023

  Rushan Abbas, founder of the organization Campaign for Uyghurs, spoke at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Wednesday, informing visitors of the current political landscape in her homeland...

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Unpaid Internships: Does Experience Pay the Bills?

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host February 11, 2023

  Despite the fact that 44% of businesses are in the market for interns in 2022, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a large amount of these...

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Editorial: The U Institutionalizes Student Activism

By The Daily Utah Chronicle Editorial Board February 23, 2022

  Student activism has always been a part of the University of Utah’s campus life. We’ve seen protests and demonstrations on small and large scales throughout the U’s history. But over time,...

Julianne Liu gives her 2021 HIP Talks speech titled, Again and again and again. (Courtesy Julianne Liu)

2021 HIP Talks Grand Prize Winner Highlights Asian American Hate

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor June 1, 2021

  "Our crescent-shaped eyes are swelling shut from the violent and verbal attacks of bloodied and bloodless battles, streaming tears as we hear the latest story and attack ... We are the prodigal...

ASUU and the Hinckley Institute are collaborating to encourage all students to fill out the census. (Courtesy of the Hinckley Institute)

COVID-19 is Changing On-Campus Efforts to Promote the 2020 Census

By Ivana Martinez and Joseph Moss April 4, 2020

  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Census Bureau has made modifications to their counting efforts. The changes come as the coronavirus has dramatically changed social and political...

ASUU and the Hinckley Institute are collaborating to encourage all students to fill out the census. (Courtesy of the Hinckley Institute)

ASUU and the Hinckley Institute Join Forces to Increase Student Participation in the U.S. Census

By Ivana Martinez and Joseph Moss March 10, 2020

  The Associated Students of the University of Utah and the Hinckley Institute partnered up to collect data for the U.S. Census Bureau.  According to Morgan Lyon Cotti, the associate director...

A Hinckley Forum hosted in the Gardner Commons | Courtesy of the Hinckley Institute)

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship’s History at the U

By Barbara Pace, News Writer November 8, 2019

Since 1977,the Truman Foundation has awarded scholarships to students interested in public service careers. After a nationwide application process, The Truman Foundation selects between 50-60 Truman Scholars...

Ski mountaineer Caroline Gleich addresses students (Courtesy of the Hinckley Institute)

Hinckley Institute Forums: Broadened Horizons, Transformative Experiences and Free Lunch

October 25, 2019

The Hinckley Institute offers weekly forums for students, staff and community members to stay informed on current social issues and learn from interesting and successful public figures. A calendar of upcoming...

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Barron: Romney is No Renegade

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer September 23, 2019

In August, Senator Mitt Romney held a 60 minute town hall at Weber State University in Ogden, where he spent the majority of his speaking time avoiding controversial topics. When asked about federal gun...

Legislative meeting at the Utah Capital building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Edwards: Every U Student Should Consider a Legislative Internship

By Sheely Edwards, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2019

  Late next January, the Utah State Legislature will convene to begin the 2020 General Session. Seventy-five state representatives and 29 state senators will meet together to propose, debate and...