The 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 MoreJames F. O’Connell, professor and chair of anthropology at the University of Utah, was elected Tuesday as a member of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.
Read MoreThe latest issue of U.S. News & World Report/America’s Best Graduate Schools showcases the University of Utah more than any other school in the state. The U is ranked in 21 separate categories. The next most frequently mentioned school appears in 5 ranking categories.
Read MoreThe College of Social and Behavioral Science at the University of Utah is pleased to announce the establishment of the “Sam Rich Scholars in Global Affairs” program and the selection of the first Sam Rich Scholar. The scholars program will be used to expand and strengthen teaching and research on global issues at the University of Utah. The Sam Rich Scholars program will bring outstanding academicians to the University of Utah campus and recognize University distinguished scholars for their achievements. It will also provide additional resources to support these scholarly activities.
Read MoreFormer State Department official Aaron David Miller will give this year’s David Gardner Lecture on the Humanities and Fine Arts as part of the “Middle East Making Peace” conference, sponsored by the Tanner Humanities Center at the University of Utah. The lecture will be held on March 9 at 7 p.m. at the I.J. and Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Dr. and is free and open to the public
Read MoreM. David Rudd has been named dean of University of Utah’s College of Social and Behavioral Science, effective July 1, 2009. He will replace Steve Ott, who will divide his time between directing the Institute of Public and International Affairs and the Center for Public Policy and Administration, teaching and academic research.
Read MoreThe University of Utah will host a welcoming event for new and returning American Indian students on Saturday and Sunday August 23 and 24 at the American Indian Resource Center and other campus locations.
Read MorePayday or postdated check loans can carry very high interest rates and have recently come under heavy criticism from consumer advocates. On Tuesday, January 29, the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah will host Utah State Attorney General Mark Shurtleff for a debate on the lending practice.
Read MoreFew economists can claim to have the ear of the President. Dr. Edward P. Lazear, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, does, and will share his insights at the University of Utah (the U) in a lecture titled “The Transformed United States Economy.” The talk will take place on Monday, March 5 from 9:40 to 10:30 a.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts Dumke auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreIn a unique and exciting partnership between three academic colleges and state government, the University of Utah has announced the establishment of the Utah Criminal Justice Center.
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