January 29th, 2026 Strong research enterprises are built to operate through change, and sustained by the people who show up for the work every day. At the University of Utah, our approach to research leadership is grounded in alignment: across faculty, staff, leadership, and partners, and through ongoing engagement beyond campus. This steadiness is intentional. […]
Read MoreTL;DR: The FY 2025 VPR Annual Report highlights the scope, scale, and impact of research across the University of Utah. The FY 2025 Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) Annual Report offers a snapshot of the University of Utah’s research enterprise and the breadth of activity supported over the past fiscal year. In […]
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2026 As we begin 2026, the research landscape is being shaped by a shared and growing expectation: that discovery matters not only for what it advances within a field, but for how it connects to the world beyond it. This is a moment that calls for ambition, work that is intellectually bold, willing […]
Read MoreIn this episode, we sit down with VPR Rothwell and discuss several topics, including what 2025 taught her about leadership and more.
Read MoreA December Reflection from the Vice President for Research.
Read MoreThis year, we’ve navigated a fast-shifting landscape. Yet through all of it, our research community has remained steady and engaged.
Read MoreInvesting in research is never just about the present moment. It fuels the next 175 years of progress, discoveries that will strengthen our economy, secure our nation, and improve lives for generations to come.
Read MoreEvery day, I see the resilience, creativity, and purpose that define this U research community.
Read MoreWe encourage all faculty, staff, and research administrators to review the slides.
Read MoreEven through a year of transition, our research community kept showing up, staying curious, and submitting bold proposals that move knowledge forward and serve our state.
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