Congratulations to the 2026 Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) Faculty Mentors
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We are delighted to announce the SPUR 2026 faculty mentors and their projects.
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5 U of U Scientists Among World’s ‘Highly Cited’ Researchers
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Meet the U’s highly cited researchers for 2025, a group whose expertise represents nearly all corners of campus.
Read MoreU Groundbreakers Podcast: How Personal Challenge Shaped Dr. Jakob Jensen’s Research Mission
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Host Xoel Cardenas talks to Dr. Jakob Jensen about being diagnosed with melanoma, his passion for research, and what he has learned about himself throughout his research journey.
Read More2025 Innovation Awards Recipients
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The awards recognize the efforts U students, staff, faculty and startups have made to pursue impactful research and contribute to the university’s culture of innovation.
Read More4 Lessons on Resilience from the Wilkes Climate Launch Prize Finalists
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Together, their stories show that resilience isn’t about avoiding setbacks. It’s about finding passion, laughter, and grit strong enough to carry you forward.
Read MoreCollaboration in Action: 12 University of Utah Research Teams Awarded 1U4U Grants to Advance Women’s Health and Innovation
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Twelve U of U research teams were awarded seed grants as part of the 1U4U Seed Grant Program.
Read MoreChief of Staff Appointment: Allison Locatelli
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With 8+ years of experience, Allison Locatelli now steps into the role of Chief of Staff, expanding her leadership to include strategic initiatives that will strengthen the University of Utah’s growing research enterprise.
Read MoreJames M. Hotaling, MD, Named Chief Innovation Officer for U of U Health
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From startups to health care breakthroughs, innovation at the U is accelerating with James Hotaling as U of U Health’s first CIO.
Read MoreUndergraduate Research Fall 2025 Awardees
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The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to announce that 244 students are being awarded funding this fall.
Read MoreMaking Compliance a Partner in Discovery: Dr. Ademuyiwa Aromolaran Takes on New Leadership Role
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For Dr. Aromolaran, his new leadership role is about more than policies and procedures. It’s about helping U of U scientists succeed and keeping the bigger picture in focus.
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