Women in strained marriages are more likely to feel depressed and suffer high blood pressure, obesity and other signs of “metabolic syndrome,” a group of risk factors for heart disease, stroke and diabetes, University of Utah psychologists found.
Read MoreThe University of Utah has announced that the Sorenson Legacy Foundation has made the lead donation of $15 million to begin constructing a sophisticated 193,000-sq. ft. biomedical and neurosciences building designed to help create and develop the next wave of health sciences technology. Named the James L. Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building in honor of Utah’s world-renowned medical device inventor and entrepreneur, the facility will become the heart of the state’s $500 million Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR), and will anchor the university’s new “Interdisciplinary Quadrangle” on 11 acres bridging upper and lower campus. The announcement came Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 during the university’s “Together We Reach” fund-raising campaign gala.
Read MoreToday’s arrival of Arthur C. “Chris” Nelson, one of the most distinguished researchers in planning, places the College of Architecture + Planning and the University of Utah at the forefront of thought about the future of our cities and metropolitan regions.
Read More“Unless women get into positions of power, we will never end wars, we will never have peace and we will never end violence,” says Dolores Huerta, co-founder and first vice-president of the United Farm Workers.
Read MoreThe University of Utah announced today an ambitious lineup of diversity related educational forums to be presented this fall. The forums seek to examine key issues of race, identity, politics, and social justice in an ever-changing, increasingly diverse state and nation. Presenters are renowned scholars and authors from across the nation. “We are pleased to be able to present these diversity educational forums as a part of the university’s ongoing commitment to enhance the educational experiences and success of our entire university community,” said University President, Michael K. Young.
Read MoreRecognizing the need for licensed substance abuse counselors in all parts of the state, and sensitive to both the geographic and financial constraints of individuals living in rural areas, the University of Utah College of Social Work recently contracted with the University of Nevada, Reno, to offer new online courses and field placements that satisfy the educational and internship requirements for licensure as a substance abuse counselor in Utah.
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s College of Social Work has cause to cheer this week as it celebrates its 70th anniversary and capital campaign announcement at a party on Wednesday, March 7, from 2 to 3 p.m. to be held in the College of Social Work atrium, 395 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City.
Read MoreFour of the seven winners of the 2006 Utah Governor’s Medal in Science and Technology belong to the University of Utah faculty.
Read MoreLed by three University of Utah departments, a coalition of Utah nonprofit organizations will produce “Empowering Parents,” a multimedia educational program to foster safety for teenagers when they use the Internet.
Read MoreThe Kresge Foundation of Troy, Michigan has awarded the College of Engineering a challenge grant of $800,000 to be allocated in March 2007 if the college succeeds in raising the remaining $2.8 million of its $45 million comprehensive campaign goal. The college-focused campaign announced in 2002, includes $30 million for construction of the new engineering building as well as $15 million for scholarships, research, programs, and endowment. Sky-rocketing increases in construction costs created the $2.8 million gap, primarily for equipment, furnishings, and other IT infrastructure. In response to the challenge, the college will appeal to its alumni, corporate partners, and friends.
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