The U’s College of Nursing has evolved to become one of the best in the nation. Even though the University of Utah’s medical school was established as early as 1905, a College of Nursing didn’t appear until many years later. Those interested in pursuing a nursing career (at the time, almost exclusively women) could take […]
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Putting Students Front and Center
Sometimes—particularly during an economic downturn—I think it becomes too easy for some individuals to trivialize higher education as simply “job training.” We’ve all read the news stories: Want a better life? Then go to college, and get a good job. Yes, it’s vitally important for students to graduate with the skills they need to become […]
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Game 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 […]
We MUSS, We MUSS!
The Mighty Utah Student Section raises fan loyalty to a new level. Photos by MUSS member Dan Brinton University of Utah Senior Joe Meng-Yuan Li loves his school, loves his school’s football team, and loves being with people who share his school spirit. So he spends most football home-game days standing, screaming, and jumping amidst […]
Creating Good CARMA
Cardiologist Nassir Marrouche knows matters of the heart. He stands a head above his colleagues in the dim light of the electrophysiology lab, his eyes focused on the task ahead. His soft voice conducts an orchestra of assistants tuning instruments playing in harmony to heal a heart. Bordering the lab, a row of monitors lights […]
A "Teacher who Writes"
English Professor François Camoin prepares for the conclusion of the teaching part of his decadeslong vocation. François Camoin, an institution in the University of Utah’s English Department and the founder of its prestigious MFA program in creative writing, is preparing to retire. After more than 30 years at the U, he will exit the classroom […]
Spring Fervor
Celebrating a Time of New Growth and Regeneration Photo courtesy Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah Holding a celebration on the first of May is an ancient tradition in many parts of the world. Likewise, the end of winter has long been a time of festivities at the University of Utah. After […]
Engendering Curiosity
From spirituality to scholarship, Professor Kathryn Stockton asks difficult questions—and sometimes finds unexpected answers. No one would confuse the road to Salt Lake City with the one to Damascus. But for Kathryn Bond Stockton, the journey that brought her from a nearly ordained Episcopal priest to professor of English, celebrated queer theorist, and director of […]
Committing to the Community
I am often surprised by the number of letters I receive that begin with a phrase much like this: “Your recent issue brought back so many memories—I grew up near the University of Utah, and before I was even enrolled as a student, my family frequently visited campus.” Letters highlighting just such a sentiment are […]
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Honey, 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 […]
A Serendipitous Landing
Photos by Lawrence Boye. Corrie Lothrop brings a fresh face—and a long list of accomplishments—to the U of U gymnastics team. Newly arrived University of Utah gymnast Corrie Lothrop smiles when she tells you that she started gymnastics at the ripe old age of 2, in her parents’ gym, Yellow Jackets Gymnastics in Middleton, Mass. […]
Lost Innocence
Writer Les Standiford recalls the terrible tale that riveted the nation and changed American childhood forever. “As the ancients understood, truth has its implacable force.” —Les Standiford On Dec. 16, 2008, dozens of news organizations from around the country descended on Hollywood, Fla., to hear the city’s police chief announce that one of the most […]