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Utah just banned 7 new books — at once — from all public schools in the state. Here’s what the novels are about.
The additions bring the total number of books now prohibited in Utah public schools to 44.
Major Expo lets students explore new departments and programs
On Wednesday Sept. 23, rows of tables filled the student union ballroom from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Major Expo. Representatives from every major, minor and certificate at the University of Utah were present to give students the opportunity to learn about different academic…
U Career Success hosts fall STEM Fair
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, U Career Success hosted the fall 2026 STEM Internship & Career Fair at the A. Ray Olpin Union Student Union Ballroom, where students could connect with employers about future opportunities. The event brought recruiters from companies such as Goldman Sachs…
ASUU Legislative Assembly talks RSO funding
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) held their first legislative assembly meeting in the student union. At the meeting, legislative assembly members discussed funding allocations for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and two new…
Voices: I fought for undocumented students’ access to college. Utah must keep its promise.
“Utah spends years teaching a child to read, to write, to pass a chemistry final. HB144 refuses to throw that away at the college door,” writes Dr. Nichole M. Garcia, who advocated for the law as a high-school student, in an op-ed.
This campus parking ticket policy delays registration for some students, withholding diplomas and transcripts
Three unpaid parking tickets can trigger a hold on a University of Utah students’ account, blocking registration, diplomas and transcripts until the matter is resolved. Campus parking enforcement says the holds are meant to ensure accountability — but some students say the…
Voices: I’ve seen literacy decline in my classrooms. We’re ignoring critical components of learning.
“I’ve seen literacy decline in my classrooms,” one Utah elementary school teacher writes in an op-ed. “We’re ignoring critical components of learning.”
The newest president of Utah’s largest university wants even more students enrolled. Here’s his plan.
“I believe, based on the numbers, we should be much larger than we are,” said new UVU President Jon Anderson.
To keep using the ‘Utes’ name, the University of Utah just agreed to these major changes
The most significant update, according to the school's new agreement with the Ute Indian Tribe: Broader scholarship eligibility for Ute students, with more money on the table.
The U launches AI focused undergraduate programs
Over the summer, the University of Utah announced two new AI-related undergraduate programs to be offered beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The Artificial Intelligence major is available through the Kahlert School of Computing in the Price College of Engineering. The David…