Written by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor University of Utah faculty members C. Thi Nguyen, Bellamkonda Kishore, and Frank Page have all authored or co-authored books broadly themed around philosophy or inspiration. Each author has worked tirelessly to compile their work and concentrate it into text, and the U celebrates every researcher’s effort […]
Read MoreNominations are now open for the 2026 EHS Partnership Award, honoring faculty and staff who make safety an essential part of research, teaching, and innovation. Great research starts with a safe environment. The University of Utah’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Partnership Award recognizes faculty and staff who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to building a […]
Read MoreWritten by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor University of Utah faculty members Laura Shane-McWhorter, Daniel Witt, and George Rodgers have all authored or co-authored books focusing on clinical research. Each author has worked tirelessly to compile their work and concentrate it into text, and the U celebrates every researcher’s effort to share their […]
Read MoreSALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The University of Utah Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the Health Sciences Research Office (HSRO) have named Kiera Powers as Director of the Pre-Award Unit, a leadership role focused on strengthening proposal development and submission support for faculty pursuing external research funding across the university. Powers […]
Read MoreWritten by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor University of Utah faculty members Jane Hatter, Elizabeth Craft, and Catherine Mayes have all authored books focusing on fine arts research. Each author has worked tirelessly to compile their work and concentrate it into text, and the U celebrates every researcher’s effort to share their studies […]
Read More“I want to give you a million dollars.” The delivery was direct. Almost disarmingly so. No buildup, no formal pitch—just a few words delivered the way J. Michael Dean has approached much of his career: clearly, decisively, and without ceremony. On the other end of the line, Jamie P. Dwyer, MD, understood immediately what the […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah symposium featured in the 2026 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report for advancing relationship-centered AI literacy in higher education The University of Utah’s Student-Led AI Symposium was recently highlighted in the 2026 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report: Teaching and Learning Edition as a national example of innovative, relationship-centered AI literacy work in higher education. Grounded in a […]
Read MoreNew study from University of Utah research leaders highlights gaps in ethics and research training across higher education A new study co-authored by University of Utah research leaders Caren J. Frost and Jesse L. Morris found that faculty, staff, and students across the Mountain West do not always receive consistent training in responsible and ethical […]
Read MoreBen Lyons is a veritable font of information about misinformation. Lyons, an associate professor of communication at the University of Utah, has been researching misinformation since he was a graduate student, becoming one of the nation’s foremost experts. His first book, Misinformation and the Aging American: The Paradox of Engagement and Truth Discernment, is forthcoming […]
Read MoreThe Office of the Vice President for Research has announced the promotion of Jakob Jensen to Senior Associate Vice President for Research, recognizing his leadership in strengthening the University of Utah’s research enterprise and expanding support for faculty across disciplines. Jensen has served as Associate Vice President for Research since 2022, following seven years as […]
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