The University of Utah’s College of Fine Arts proudly presents the third annual CFA Research Week, celebrating the depth, rigor, and societal impact of scholarship produced by our faculty, staff, and students. This week‑long series of events highlights the varied forms of inquiry, experimentation, and knowledge production that define our disciplines, offering a public platform for research that advances […]
Read MoreFrom ethical review and mentorship to collaboration and reproducibility, strong science depends on processes the public rarely sees. When a scientific breakthrough captures national attention, the public usually sees the final result; a promising new therapy, a technological advance, or research that changes how we understand the world. What often goes unseen is the process […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah ranks among the top 10 U.S. universities in several key research commercialization measures, based on data from the AUTM 2025 Annual Survey. Research commercialization moves discoveries beyond the lab and into the world through products, treatments, services, licenses, and startups. The U’s performance is especially notable because it is achieving results comparable to […]
Read MoreAs Salt Lake City records its hottest day, University of Utah researchers are studying how extreme heat affects health, neighborhoods, buildings, mental well-being and the electrical grid. By Jakob D. Jensen, Senior Associate Vice President for Research On Sunday July 12, 2026, Salt Lake City reached 109 degrees—the hottest temperature ever recorded in the […]
Read MoreBy: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor A collaboration between the University of Utah, Penn State, and Colorado-based company Elementum 3D has been awarded funding through NASA’s Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I program. The team will work together to advance the science of cold spray additive manufacturing for high-temperature alloys that can be used […]
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 MoreMarch 26th, 2026 Following conversations in Washington earlier this week, it’s clear that the federal research environment continues to evolve—both in pace and in how funding opportunities are taking shape. Our role is to stay closely engaged and help bring clarity to what matters most for our research community. We are seeing a shift in […]
Read MoreAt the University of Utah, research isn’t a solo pursuit—it’s a shared effort across students, faculty, and leaders. Together, they’re building a culture that fuels discovery, fosters mentorship, and prepares the next generation to lead in science, society, and beyond.
Read MoreU of U and Utah State students will be exhibiting their research via posters to State legislators.
Read MoreThe U’s video game program gets national recognition thanks to business news network CNBC.
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