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FILE - The University of Utah campus is viewed from Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 23, 2018. A former University of Utah diver Ben Smyth has been arrested and charged with raping a young woman last fall in a dorm room. In charging documents, detectives say Smyth acknowledged the woman was in pain during the encounter and later fled to Canada upon learning that he was being investigated for rape. The Salt Lake County District Attorney said on Friday, May 12, 2023, that Smyth had returned to the United States. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

U Of U Top-Ranked Public University In Western U.S.

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The University of Utah is the top-ranked public university in the West. The results of the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the United States rankings considered graduation rates and graduates’ salaries at 70-percent of a school’s total score, with learning environments counting […]

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Former U of U President David P. Gardner Dies

Former U of U President David P. Gardner Dies

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Former University of Utah President David P. Gardner has died. The university announced yesterday that Gardner died Tuesday at his home in Park City. He was 90. Gardner served as president of the U from 1973 to 1983, more than doubling its budget and significantly […]

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UofU Hosting Presidential Debate

UofU Hosting Presidential Debate

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The University of Utah is set to host a presidential debate next year. The debate will be held at Kingsbury Hall on October 9th. It’ll be the final presidential debate before the general election. The Commission on Presidential Debates made the announcement earlier today.

FILE - The University of Utah campus is viewed from Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 23, 2018. A former University of Utah diver Ben Smyth has been arrested and charged with raping a young woman last fall in a dorm room. In charging documents, detectives say Smyth acknowledged the woman was in pain during the encounter and later fled to Canada upon learning that he was being investigated for rape. The Salt Lake County District Attorney said on Friday, May 12, 2023, that Smyth had returned to the United States. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Student Group Speaks Out Against UofU

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A student group is speaking out against the University of Utah. The university withdrew its sponsorship of the group, called MEChA, after members allegedly disrupted an event on campus when they marched in support of Palestinians to show solidarity during the ongoing war between Israel […]

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Best Value Colleges, Universities In UT

Best Value Colleges, Universities In UT

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new study reveals the colleges and universities where you’ll get the best bang for your buck in Utah. SmartAsset released its ninth annual “Best Value Colleges” list this week. It puts the University of Utah at number one, followed by Utah State University, and […]

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University of Utah President to Step Down After 3 Years

University of Utah President to Step Down After 3 Years

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — University of Utah President Ruth Watkins has announced she is stepping down in April after accepting the position of president of Strada Impact, a national organization based in Indianapolis dedicated to strengthening the pathways between education and employment. Watkins will head its national research, philanthropy, policy and thought leadership […]

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South Dakota arena to host 8-team Thanksgiving week tourney

South Dakota arena to host 8-team Thanksgiving week tourney

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Four teams that finished last season in the Associated Press Top 25 make up half the field for a three-day tournament Thanksgiving week at Sioux Falls, S.D. The event is slated for November 25-27 at the Sanford Pentagon. The field includes Dayton, Creighton, Ohio State […]

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University of Utah To Shut Down On-Campus Learning For Two Weeks

University of Utah To Shut Down On-Campus Learning For Two Weeks

SALT LAKE CITY-The University of Utah will stop on-campus learning for two weeks as of September 27 to slow the spread of covid-19 and prepare for the vice presidential debate. Through October 11, only virtual learning will occur as the university announces plans to enact a “circuit breaker” to deal […]

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University of Utah pays $450K to stop cyberattack on servers

University of Utah pays $450K to stop cyberattack on servers

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) —The University of Utah paid extortionists almost half a million dollars after a ransomware attack on some of its computer servers, and is now telling students, staff and faculty to change their university passwords. According to a statement issued by the university, it paid $457,059.24 to […]

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University of Utah Hosts Virtual STEM Career and Internship Fair

University of Utah Hosts Virtual STEM Career and Internship Fair

SALT LAKE CITY-The University of Utah’s student-athlete development program, Ute Academy, confirmed it will host a virtual STEM career and internship fair September 21 and 22 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. This fair will afford Ute student-athletes the privilege to connect with employers recruiting for internships and full-time positions relating to […]

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