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The Controversial Presidency of Taylor Randall

By Devin Oldroyd, News Writer February 22, 2022

  In August 2021, Taylor Randall was elected president of the University of Utah, taking the place of Ruth Watkins. Randall is the former dean of the U's David Eccles School of Business, making...

Chapel Glen at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Dec. 3, 2021.

U Responds to Racially Motivated Hate Crime Outside Residence Hall

By Jack O'Leary, News Writer December 9, 2021

  On Nov. 23, University of Utah students were informed about a racist incident that occurred on campus this past September. The incident took place at a residence hall, where two students shouted...

A portrait of Taylor Randall on the David Eccles School of Business website.

Letter: The Appointment of Taylor Randall is the U’s Latest Awful Decision

By Ermiya Fanaeian August 17, 2021

  Right before the start of the 2021 fall semester, the University of Utah had publicly, and proudly, announced that Taylor Randall will be our next university president. During the presidential...

University of Utah President Ruth Watkins (Courtesy of Communications Department)

U President Ruth Watkins Announces Plans to Resign in April 2021

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief January 12, 2021

  The president of the University of Utah, Ruth Watkins, announced on Jan. 12 that she plans to resign in April 2021, as she has accepted the position as president of Strada Impact.   Strada...

Rebecca Hardenbrook leads protesters in chants while marching to the John R. Park Building on the University of Utah campus on Sept. 3, 2020.

Students March Through Campus Demanding the Abolition of UUPD and Resignation of President Ruth Watkins

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor September 3, 2020

  About 50 students gathered at Rice-Eccles Stadium to march to President’s Circle carrying signs and chanting their disapproval for U President Ruth Watkins and administration at the University...

Two students in the MHC lobby wearing masks. (Photo by Jack Gambassi)

#GiveUsEmpathy: Student Leaders at the U Speak Out About HRE Concerns

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer August 24, 2020

  On Aug. 20, resident advisors at Cornell University threatened to go on strike on Aug. 22 if their demands for safer working conditions, more communication and for administration to #GiveUsEmpathy...

The Park Building at the top of Presidents Circle, where the U administration works. (Chronicle archives)

University of Utah Administration Holds Virtual Broadcast Addressing COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing

By Megan McKellar, News Writer August 23, 2020

  On Aug. 20, as students made the move to on-campus housing and prepared for classes, the University of Utah administration held a live broadcast about the U’s current testing and tracing plan...

Anti-police protesters pose in front of the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 4, 2020. (Photo by Manasij Mukherjee | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Barron: How to Be an Ally as a White Student at the U

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer June 10, 2020

  Since George Floyd’s murder at the hands of a white police officer late last month, many of us have shared posts on social media wanting to highlight injustice, show support for protests and...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

University of Utah Officials Release ‘Return to Campus’ Plan for Fall Semester

By Megan McKellar and Kayleigh Silverstein June 2, 2020

  On June 1, University of Utah, President Ruth Watkins issued an official announcement to the @theU website about the University of Utah’s plans for returning to campus this fall. President...

President Watkins speaks at the press conference in the Emergency Operations Center at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on March 12, 2020.

State of UT Holds Press Conference in Conjunction with the U on COVID-19: Online Courses, Drive-Thru Testing and New Cases Announced

By Ivana Martinez, Natalie Colby, and Jacqueline Mumford March 12, 2020

  On March 12, at 12 p.m. at the Emergency Operations Center at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, the University of Utah and the Gov. Herbert came together during a press conference to talk about...