Merit of Honor Awards Recognize Five U Alumni The University of Utah Emeritus Alumni Board selected five exemplary alumni to be honored with its 2011 Merit of Honor Awards. The annual awards recognize U alumni who graduated 40 or more years ago and whose careers have been marked by outstanding service to the University, their professions, and their […]
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Read MoreUniversity of Utah Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education Recently, The Chronicle of Higher Education has taken notice of the U’s ability to attract talented researchers. A May 1 story, “Utah Lures Research Stars With Money and Support” (visit here for the full story) notes that the Utah Science Technology and Research initiative (USTAR), launched […]
Read MoreU of U Alumni Form Clubs in China, India, and Taiwan By Cornelia Divricean University of Utah graduates in China, India, and Taiwan have formed alumni clubs this year. The aim of the clubs is to help graduates maintain ties to the U and to other alumni from their home countries. Before the three new […]
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Read MoreMichael K. Young Named President of the University of Washington Michael K. Young, the 14th president of the University of Utah, who has led the University since 2004, has accepted the position as president of the University of Washington. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve this great university,” said Young after […]
Read MoreAwards and Accolades Par Excellence Award 2011: Luz Robles Young alumni—defined as those who left the University of Utah no more than 15 years ago—are in the throes of carving out their careers. But there are inevitably a talented few who speed up the process by establishing themselves early on as movers and shakers. One […]
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Read MoreGame On Some 21 students are now enrolled in the first year of a new interdisciplinary graduate program to design and build computer games—with additional students expressing interest in enrolling next year. The three professors who run the Master Games Studio are ecstatic. “The student response has been phenomenal,” says Craig Caldwell, a USTAR Professor […]
Read MoreRivalry Week 2010: A Clean Sweep for Utah The University of Utah swept the annual Utah-BYU Rivalry Week Food Drive last November, with record-breaking results for both food and funds. The competition was particularly driven this year for two simple reasons: Thousands of Utahns needed assistance, particularly as the holidays approached, and, since the U […]
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Read MoreHoney, I Shrunk the U Logo! Engineer Etches a Utah Medallion the Width of a Blonde Hair In an example of how a technology wonk displays school spirit, an engineer has created a golden University of Utah logo that is smaller than the width of an average human hair. The gold etching is only 70 […]
Read MoreFounders Day 2011: Recognizing Excellence In recognition of the founding of the University of Utah on February 28, 1850, the Alumni Association each year presents its Distinguished Alumnus/a Award to four alumni who have contributed to society through their professional achievements, commitment to community service, and support of the University’s mission. The Association also presents the […]
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