Marking a year of controversy and struggle for gay rights the University of Utah Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgendered Resource (LGBT) Center announced the theme of their annual Pride Week Celebration – “Justice for all… IF NOT NOW, WHEN?” The celebration runs October 3-9, 2009.
Read MoreSeveral graduate level programs at the University of Utah moved up multiple spots in the just released issue of U.S. News & World Report’s 2010 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools.”
Read MoreWith the addition of Reid Ewing to its faculty, the University of Utah’s College of Architecture + Planning is taking aim at the top 20 city and metropolitan planning programs in the United States.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah students, faculty, staff and the greater community can learn more about health and wellness during the U’s Wellness Week, Oct. 27 through Nov. 1 on the U of U campus.
Read MoreResidential construction in Utah is falling at a record-breaking pace as conditions have moved from an orderly correction to a serious contraction. The first quarter of 2008 reported a 58.2 percent year-over decline in total residential building permits (homes, twin homes, condominiums and apartments).
Read MoreGeological, environmental, economic, legal and technical issues associated with extracting heavy crude oil from oil sands will be discussed Friday, Feb. 22 during a gathering at the University of Utah.
Read MoreThe David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah announced today a $3 million gift from the Ken Garff Automotive Group, long supporters of the University of Utah and local community. The gift will provide funds to remodel the Kendall D. Garff Building in the David Eccles School building complex. Built in 1964, the building currently houses faculty offices and department suites. The $3 million remodeling project includes updating existing office space to incorporate a state-of-the-art learning environment and technology improvements, and renaming the facility the Ken Garff Building to represent the family’s successful enterprise.
Read MoreGeorge White, Jr., director of the Public Health Program in the University of Utah’s School of Medicine and Bryan Eldredge, associate director of the David Eccles School of Business Master’s Program, have been named “Best College/University Teacher” and “Best Administrator” respectively in the 2007 Best of State competition.
Read MoreWalter Arabasz, director of the University of Utah Seismograph Stations, is one of two Utah residents named to a panel that will provide advice to the federal program aimed at reducing the earthquake threat to life and property.
Read MoreThe University of Utah is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2006 Diversity Awards. Four individuals at the University of Utah will be presented with awards and recognition at the 11th annual Diversity Awards luncheon on December 5. The awards are given each year to outstanding individuals or organizations that demonstrate an active commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity at the University of Utah. According to Karen Dace, University of Utah, Senior Associate Vice President for Diversity, “These awards recognize continuous and consistent efforts of the individuals and campus units to foster a more inclusive climate and create greater access and opportunities for diverse students, staff, and faculty.” This year’s award recipients are Dan Edwards, Steve Nygaard, David Pershing and Wilfred Samuels.
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