News Clips | June 1-15, 2025

Here’s What Utah’s Colleges Are Doing to Win Back State Funding

Earlier this year, Utah lawmakers passed two bills that cut $60 million to its higher-education system.

How culture attracts commerce in Utah County

Utah County has one of the youngest labor forces in the country—that’s a draw for some employers.

University of Utah robotics team wins national competition at Kennedy Space Center

The University of Utah robotics club claimed the grand prize at the NASA Lunabotics Challenge at the end of May, ending the previous champions’ combined 15-year winning streak.

University of Utah plans to launch new medical school in St. George focused on rural health care

“We think this is a big step forward in providing rural medical care,” says U. President Taylor Randall.

U. launches construction of its first off-campus hospital, with help from the ‘most impactful’ Eccles gift ever

The new $855 million medical campus, the school’s largest ever, promises to be a life-changer, even lifesaver, for tens of thousands of west-siders.

So what’s University of Utah President Taylor Randall doing at the BYU Creamery?

The crimson-clad educator enjoys BYU’s famed ice cream—and fortifies collaborations—during busy Friday that includes Camp Williams tour.

University of Utah to receive $2 million in federal funding for environmental restoration

The Brownfields Grants are awarded nationally by the EPA, focusing on protecting the environment and public health, the EPA said in a release.

What we saw at the morning No Kings anti-Trump rally in Salt Lake City

People of all ages with American flags and signs flooded the plaza in front of the university’s Marriott Library.

University of Utah opens center to support stroke patients and their families

About 800,000 Americans have a stroke each year, leaving many individuals and families wondering what comes next.

New U of U textbook program aims to save students money

With the Day 1 Book Access Program, undergraduate students will only have to pay $259 per semester for all their textbooks.

This West Valley City med student hopes the U.’s new hospital will be more than just conveniently located

As a first-generation college student, Dennis Menjivar is almost done with his first year of medical school. He said he hopes to help other students with similar interests.

Utah’s colleges on what they’ll cut—and add—following state pressure

Legislative-imposed reallocation plans position Utah schools for the future — while exacting weighty price in layoffs, program cuts.

Utah’s next earthquake could hit harder, U of U research suggests

Five years ago, the Salt Lake Valley was rocked by a 5.7 magnitude earthquake that caused millions in damage to buildings throughout Salt Lake City and Magna.

U of U revokes recognition of Sigma Nu fraternity over 'egregious' hazing, alcohol issues

Sigma Nu will not be allowed to operate as a fraternity affiliated with the university for at least six years.

Credit Card Interest Rates Guide

Credit card interest rates are among the most confusing and potentially costly elements of credit card use.

This email was sent by: %%Member_Busname%%
%%Member_Addr%% %%Member_City%%, %%Member_State%%, %%Member_PostalCode%%, %%Member_Country%%

This email was sent to %%_subscriberkey%%.
Continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
Manage Subscriptions