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News Clips | March 1-17, 2025

'Superhuman hands': University of Utah researchers develop game-changing retinal surgery robot

When performing surgery on the retina—one of the smallest, most delicate parts of the human body—the margin of error is virtually nonexistent.

Everything we know about Utah’s massive higher education cut and ‘reinvestment’ bill, which passed its final hurdle

It comes as state leaders have increasingly scrutinized higher education and how schools are serving students.

Moving: University of Utah’s history-rich Jon M. Huntsman Center likely to be relocated

School trustees authorize campus leaders to explore alternative sites for storied athletic/concert venue.

Spring hiking is arriving in Utah. Use these tips to have fun during mud season

While you prepare for spring hiking, University of Utah Health recommends packing essential items.

University of Utah’s business school flagged by Trump administration for ‘race-exclusionary practices’

The university’s business school, formerly led by U. President Taylor Randall, is being investigated for ties to the PhD Project, which supports underrepresented students.

Poll: Unlike many Americans, Utahns are generally happy with how their colleges are doing

Utah’s higher ed chief says more can be done to instill public confidence in institutions.

High school students putting STEM skills to the test at robotics competition

Hundreds of students from Utah and surrounding states are putting their STEM skills to the test this weekend at the Utah Regional FIRST Robotics Competition.

4 major ways University of Utah President Taylor Randall wants to transform campus in the next decade

“Let’s roll up our sleeves and start executing now,” he said when presenting the plan Tuesday to the school’s board of trustees.

It’s official: Alex Jensen will be Utah’s next basketball head coach

The former Runnin’ Ute big man comes to Salt Lake City from the NBA ranks, where he’s been an assistant for over a decade.

Flat-lens future: University of Utah develops a lightweight alternative to traditional telescope optics

By flattening the traditionally curved lens, the engineers have eliminated bulk while maintaining image quality, making an optical solution that's more suitable for space-based imaging.

Major road toward U of U medical center to start construction in May

A major road toward the University of Utah and the U of U Medical Center will be undergoing some major reconstruction in the upcoming summer months.

Report: Want to pocket more cash—and stay healthy and happy? Earn a college degree.

Research collected by the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute affirms the value of pursing higher education.

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