Researchers found surprising evidence of sea salt and frozen plankton in high, cold, cirrus clouds, the remnants of Hurricane Nora, over Utah and the U.S. plains states. Although the 1997 hurricane was a strong eastern Pacific storm, her high ice-crystal clouds extended many miles inland, carrying ocean phenomena deep into the U.S. heartland.
Read MoreWith its strong Internet footprint and constant improvements to the accessibility of online information, the University of Utah (U of U) ranked 46th in the world in the latest Webometrics ranking just released. Authors of the “Ranking of World Universities” say their analysis is based on a school’s Web presence and performance as well as its international visibility and impact. This year’s result is an improvement of two spots over the year before.
Read MoreUtah Commissioner of Higher Education Bill Sederburg is proud to introduce www.higheredutah2020.org — the first online public hearing for shaping the future of Utah’s Higher Education. Using an interactive website to gain input into what the public wants to see for the future of Higher Education, the State Board of Regents will create a successful plan to meet Utah’s needs for the future. The overall aim is to graduate more students, which will require increased capacity while maintaining the quality of Utah’s already excellent Higher Education system.
Read MoreMembers of the Board of Trustees, Regents, distinguished faculty, proud parents – and you – almost alumni, the last day of wearing your tassels on the left…Your day has arrived.
Graduation is one of life’s great milestones. I guess the others would be your birth, your death and anytime Utah beats BYU!
Read MoreIn today’s world, the Internet is the tool university scholars use most often to share the results of their research. Through a scientific examination of the scholarly output of universities on the Web, the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities places the University of Utah (the U) at 48th best out of more than 18,000 others worldwide. That’s an improvement of eight spots from the previous ranking.
Read MoreSolitude Mountain Resort will host the annual Ski and Shred Red Day on Friday, Dec. 18. The University of Utah and Solitude have teamed up this year for this end-of-the-semester escape where powder-hungry students, faculty and staff from the U can take to the slopes at a big discount.
Read MoreKelsey Price, an incoming freshman at University of Utah triumphed over 563 other students to win a national civic engagement competition that took place this summer. Price will receive a $1,000 scholarship, which can be used for supplies or any other costs related to her studies.
Read MoreTom Painter, a University of Utah geographer, has conducted a number of studies showing how snowmelt is accelerated by wind-blown dust falling on mountains. His latest study – a collaboration with Colorado scientists – will be published Monday in the online edition of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
Read MoreLocal adult immigrants are graduating from a rigorous advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) program which makes it possible for them to aspire to professional occupations or to university studies. Since January, they have met Monday through Thursday for two hours each night for intensive English classes sponsored by Zions Bank in partnership with the University of Utah’s English Language Institute (ELI).
Read MoreThe thoughts and prayers of the faculty, staff and students at the University of Utah are with Dr. Kolff’s family as we mourn the loss of this remarkable man. While we mourn his loss, we also celebrate his extraordinary achievements and the impact his work has had on millions of people around the world.
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