Communication & Outreach

The Marketing and Communications team in the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) is here to help you share your research work! We collaborate with researchers and communication groups across campus to find the best way to share your work to the media.

The Research Post

The Research Post is our one-stop shop for all the latest news, announcements, funding opportunities, and training. Our redesigned site is now more user-friendly, and stories will include researcher spotlight features and more. Do you have research news, information, funding opportunities, or announcements that you’d like to submit for The Research Post and our newsletter? Contact Xoel Cardenas to submit your info.

REDI Newsletter

The Research Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) newsletter includes monthly updates on funding opportunities, resources, and highlights related to diversity, equity, and inclusion for research at the U.

Contact Mercedes Ward or Sonita Claiborne to submit content.

Fueling Utah’s Future: Federal Research Dollars and the University of Utah’s Expanding Impact

As federal investment in R&D hits a record $4.4 billion in Utah, the University of...

Research Groundbreakers; Listening to Those Who Serve: A Study to Support Utah’s Veterans and Military Service Members

This study is driving impactful change by identifying barriers to mental health support, improving outreach...

Market Research – Top Industry Trends

Stay ahead of industry trends with insights on water management innovations and regenerative heart therapies,...

WATCH: Highlights and interviews from the 2025 RAC Grand Challenge

17 teams presented their innovations to a panel of judges to decide who would be...

Research Groundbreakers: Spotlighting Birgenheier and Free for their research work at the U

The VPR Office and Office of Sponsored Projects showcase different researchers to spotlight our university’s...

Update on Federal Funding: Supporting Our Research Community

U of U leadership is proactively engaging with leaders to stay informed and ensure the...

U of U co-founded Strike Team reports ‘meaningful progress’ on Great Salt Lake conservation

Utah’s multi-year, data-driven strategy to conserve, dedicate, and deliver water to the Great Salt Lake...

‘The future won’t discover itself’

Dr. Erin Rothwell: As the world continues to call on the brilliant minds gathered at...

Report: Utah leads nation in innovation capacity; University of Utah supports thriving ecosystem

Utah’s innovation ecosystems—powered by higher education, a skilled workforce, a collaborative culture and thriving startups—are...

Research Groundbreakers: Spotlighting Knoechel, Moodie, and Noh for their research work at the U

The VPR Office and Office of Sponsored Projects showcase different researchers to spotlight our university’s...

Contact Us

For media inquiries, email Amanda Ashley, Director of Communications for Research & Innovation

For general questions, email the VPR Office or call 801-581-7236.