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President Circle at the University of Utah | Chronicle archives.

For Utah scholarship ensures four years’ tuition for 900+ incoming students

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2020

  In Nov. 2019, the University of Utah announced the new For Utah Scholarship, and in April 2020, over 900 incoming freshmen received a letter telling them they will have four years of full tuition...

(Cartoon by Izzy Schlegel | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Reese: University of Utah Campus Police Endanger The Students Under Their Protection

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer November 27, 2019

Earlier this month, the Salt Lake Tribune published two stories illuminating the wrongdoings of the incompetent and untrained University of Utah campus police department. These issues come as no shock...

money graduation cap

Understanding Student Loans and How to Pay for School

By Barbara Pace, News Writer November 20, 2019

  Dave Ramsey and Democratic presidential candidates have increasingly commented on the student loan crisis recently. The national student loan debt has skyrocketed to about $1.5 trillion. Higher...

(Courtesy of the University of Utah)

Huntsman Family Pledges $150 Million to Diagnose, Study, and Treat Mental Illness

By Barbara Pace, News Writer November 4, 2019

Today, Nov. 4, 2019, president Ruth Watkins announced a $150 million commitment from the Jon M. and Karen Huntsman family to establish the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah. “This...

ASUU President AnnaMarie Barnes. (Courtesy of Barnes Ticket)

How Does Gender Equality Impact the U?

By Natalie Colby, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2019

In a 2019 Wallet hub study, Utah was named the worst state for women's equality in the United States. The study examined workplace environment, education, health and political empowerment. It was discovered...

University of Utah President Ruth Watkins and University Police Chief Dale Brophy spoke at a press conference on the investigation into the death of student Lauren McCluskey on Oct. 25, 2018 | Chronicle archives.

Reese: My Open Letter to President Watkins

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer October 9, 2019

Dear President Watkins, When I first attempted to write this letter, I felt angry, frustrated and upset with the actions the University of Utah has taken following the murder of Lauren McCluskey on...

Students, staff, family and friends attend a vigil on the steps of the Park Building for Lauren McCluskey who was tragically killed on campus at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Reese: The University of Utah Failed Lauren McCluskey

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer July 4, 2019

  Lauren McCluskey’s death was preventable. While the University of Utah has claimed that there was no action it could've taken to prevent this, their assertions are obviously untrue — so much...

Jennifer Mayer-Glenn , the new Director of Neighborhood Partners.

The University of Utah Welcomes a New Director of Neighborhood Partners

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer June 12, 2019

  On June 7, 2019, University of Utah President Ruth Watkins appointed a new director to the University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) program — Jennifer Mayer-Glenn. Mayer-Glenn received her bachelor’s...

Tyler Huntley (1) runs the ball at the Red verses White Spring football game on Saturday, April 13, at Rice Eccles Stadium. (Daily Utah Chroicle | Picture by Cassandra Palor)

Spring Football: The Breakdown

By Zach Janis April 14, 2019

  Although the spring game is a light-hearted, fun opportunity for fans to experience football in the spring, there is business to attend to, and the University of Utah football team did just that...

Nene Maruta and Marissa Castillo, students at the U serving as Peer Health Educators for the Us Center for Student Wellness and members of the Violence Prevention Team planning events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which is the month of April. (Courtesy of Marissa Castillo )

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Campus Initiatives To Look Forward To

By Amy Loret March 30, 2019

  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and University of Utah students can plan to engage with SAAM in several different ways thanks to initiatives planned by the U's SAAM Committee. Further...