A wave of veterans is bringing strengths and needs to the U campus.
Summer 2013
The U celebrates 100 years of educating pianists from around the world.
U alum Ken Sleight has taken a legendary path through Utah’s rivers and deserts.
U biologist Nalini Nadkarni brings the magic of science to all, from prisoners to sports fans and students.
U professor emeritus David Kranes has a legacy in plays, stories, novels—and casinos.
Some of the latest comments and letters from our readers.
Dean Searches at the U Bring Opportunities The University of Utah is currently searching to fill eight dean positions, a little less than half the institution’s total number of 19 deans. Many of the departing deans have gone on to greater administrative responsibilities. Three searches—for the College of Education, the Graduate School, and the Marriott […]
Full Circle Spring Awards honor former U football player Steve Smith, a U advisor, and a U alum. Former University of Utah student and current NFL star Steve Smith ex’01 has focused on giving time and attention to worthy causes in recent years. For that, and his athletics accomplishments, the U Alumni Association honored […]
U alum Tim DeChristopher is the subject of an award-winning documentary film.
Walter P. Cottam brought trees to the U campus and conservation into the national spotlight.
What you have offered me is bleak And white And sterile And cold. Marked only by the black scars of industry, Slavery and greed. What is offered now to me, the male of the species? What have you presented to me As my options, As my life? What lie have you believed And passed […]
Editor’s note: This poem contains graphic depictions of war. Crunchy, brown, dried up grass covers the ground. The stench of rotting trash and sewage fills the air. The sun blazes down, baking my motionless body. Sweat drips into my eyes causing them to sting. Lying on my stomach in a prone position, Body […]
Editor’s note: The story below contains strong language and graphic depictions of war. The spelling and grammar in the Marine’s letter are intentional and reflect the narrator’s voice. War is full of betrayal. In my own experience of war, I witnessed betrayal first hand. Having now spoken with hundreds of other Iraq veterans, […]