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1915: A year that changed governance, tenure and academic freedom at the University of Utah

April 8, 2015 – In 1915, with tensions already high between faculty and administration over contracts, salaries, freedom of association and freedom of speech, a turning point came when the University of Utah fired four professors without just cause and 14 faculty resigned in protest. To resolve these issues, create a fairer environment on campus […]

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Do men really make that much more money than women?

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April 7, 2015 – Utah shared a collective wince last fall when the news site 24/7  Wall St. ranked the state among the 10 worst in the country for women. One indicator used was the gender wage gap. The article stated that while a typical man in Utah earned more than $50,000 last year, a typical […]

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Bench-2-Bedside competition on April 8 showcases the best in University of Utah student innovation

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(April 2, 2015) — The innovations are ready to be unveiled. After six months of research, planning, problem solving and light-bulb moments of inspiration, more than 20 teams of University of Utah students participating in the fifth annual Bench-2-Bedside competition will showcase inventions that could change the way medicine is delivered. The event will be […]

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