University of Utah Names Dean for Marriott Library
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The University of Utah has named Alberta Davis Comer as dean and director of the J. Willard Marriott Library and University Librarian effective August 19, 2013.
Read MoreU Re-enlists with Astronomy Project
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University of Utah astronomers will participate in a six-year project to study the formation of our Milky Way galaxy; map stars, gas and supermassive black holes in 10,000 neighbor galaxies; and chart 1 million galaxies and quasars to learn about mysterious “dark energy” that makes the universe expand.
Read MoreStudy Shows Money Cues Can Trigger Unethical Behavior
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The word “money” triggers a slew of negative connotations, often including corruption, greed, power, and, most dramatically, the “root of all evil.” But while we often associate money and vice, can the mere allusion to it make a person more likely to act or even intend to act unethically? According to a recent set of four studies conducted by researchers at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, the answer is yes.
Read MoreU Team Gets Cash for Hydrogen Power ‘Long Shot’
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University of Utah chemist Michael Bartl and physicist Jordan Gerton each were granted $125,000 to conduct research aimed at producing hydrogen fuel from solar energy.
Read MoreImagine U Television Ads Capture Two Telly Awards
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The University of Utah’s Imagine U branding campaign is making its mark in the world of television as two commercial spots are recognized with the prestigious Telly Award.
Read MoreSecond Annual Black Student Leadership Institute at the U
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For the second year running, a group of 20 high school juniors from across the state have gathered at the University of Utah to take part in the Black Student Leadership Institute. With the theme “I Am Therefore We Are, We Are Therefore I Am,” the students are exploring the state of African Americans in health, education, civic engagement and media while learning how to research and work in teams.
Read MoreHands-Free Talking, Texting are Unsafe
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Using hands-free devices to talk, text or send e-mail while driving is distracting and risky, contrary to what many people believe, says a new University of Utah study issued today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Read MoreUniversity Neighborhood Partners Host Picnics In West Salt Lake To Promote Higher Education
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University Neighborhood Partners, a department of the University of Utah invites the university community and residents of west Salt Lake to join them for dinner and activities at local neighborhood parks this summer, beginning June 18 at Jordan Park. A six-week program, Partners in the Park aims to encourage and promote higher education to the youth, acquaint residents with the university and strengthen community engagement.
Read MoreTCO Transformation
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The University of Utah’s Technology Commercialization Office is now called Technology and Venture Commercialization to emphasize the organization’s dual mission in commercializing inventions through partnerships with existing companies and creating new ventures.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Names Dean for Graduate School
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The Office of Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Utah announced that David Kieda has been selected to be the new dean of the Graduate School. He replaces Charles A. Wight, who left in 2012 to become the president of Weber State University.
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