Ben 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 MoreWritten by: Marina Gomberg Bestowed by the American Laryngological Association and in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the field of laryngology and rhinology, the prestigious deRoaldes Award’s newest recipient is University of Utah’s Ingo Titze, PhD. Typically awarded to physician (MD) researchers, Titze, Senior Scientist at the Utah Center for Vocology (UCV), joins a small group of PhDs […]
Read MoreAmanda Ashley, Director of Communications for Research & Innovation, Office of the Vice President for Research The 2026 Distinguished Research Awards honor three University of Utah faculty whose work spans advanced materials, public health, and human perception. The 2026 Distinguished Research Award (DRA), one of the university’s highest honors for sustained research excellence. exemplifies lasting […]
Read MoreHistorian W. Paul Reeve spends his days daylighting the stories of Black Mormons erased by time, religious edict and a deep-seated racism—culturally instantiated, yes, as racism is wont to be and do—but also stubbornly secured historically by institutional statute. The inaugural Simmons Chair of Mormon Studies at the University of Utah, Reeve is technically considered “mid-career” in […]
Read MoreTop prizes honor the best distillation of research, scholarly, or creative work through a single, striking image at the inaugural competition Abbeylin Farnsworth – administrative manager and assistant to the dean, J. Willard Marriott Library Behind every data set, field note, and experiment lies a story of curiosity, creativity and persistence. The University of Utah celebrated […]
Read MoreBy Marriott Library The J. Willard Marriott Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Genifer Snipes, M.S., MSLIS, as the head of the Teaching, Research and Outreach Department, effective January 2026. In this role, Ms. Snipes leads the Marriott Library’s engagement with the University of Utah’s academic and research communities, supporting student success and […]
Read MoreThree University of Utah research leaders share the pivots, mentors, and decisions that shaped their paths—and what leadership in research looks like today. During this year’s Women’s Week, we sat down with three University of Utah research leaders helping shape the future of discovery. Careers in research rarely follow a straight path—they shift, evolve, and […]
Read MoreBy Abbeylin Farnsworth, Administrative Manager and Assistant to the Dean, J. Willard Marriott Library Join us on March 31st to celebrate the winners of the first annual Image of Research competition! Register at our event website. We’ll see you there! Faculty, researchers, and graduate students are invited to reveal the beauty and impact of their […]
Read MoreBy Christopher Katis, Marketing Communications Specialist, Utah FORGE Project The Energy & Geoscience Institute (EGI) at the University of Utah announces that Dr. Kristie McLin has joined as a Director of Research and Science. She also serves as the new Principal Investigator of the Utah FORGE research project. Dr. Joseph Moore, who has steered the […]
Read MoreFebruary 17th, 2026 The University of Utah today announced the appointment of Jamie P. Dwyer, MD as Executive Associate Vice President of Research and Interim Chief Innovation Officer, a newly elevated leadership role that reflects the continued growth, scale, and national impact of the University’s innovation ecosystem. Dr. Dwyer will oversee the University’s innovation and […]
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