Category: The Nest
Finding First-Year Success
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by Professor Jennifer Shah—Associate Professor of Environment, Society, & Sustainability When students ask me what it takes to thrive at the University of Utah, I speak from years of teaching, advising, and watching students grow into confident professionals. My own career began with a love of learning that carried me from a PhD in biology […]
Read MoreExpand Your Mind
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by Dr. Vincent J. Cheng — Distinguished Professor of English I’ve been a university professor for the past 46 years—the past 26 here at the University of Utah, and nothing gives me more pleasure than teaching. So here are some suggestions about how to approach your college experience—since starting college is both an exciting and […]
Read MoreGame Changers
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by Adam Couch When you think of video games, maybe the pellet-consuming Pac-Man, or Pikachu, the iconic mouse surging with electricity, or the blue speedster, Sonic the Hedgehog, come to mind. Often seen as a casual hobby, video game production is an elaborate art form involving collaboration between technical artists, engineers, writers, and designers. There […]
Read MoreFrom Incheon to Salt Lake
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by Dagyeong Amelia Jeong, College of Humanities, ’26 My name is Dagyeong Jeong, though many know me as Amelia. I’m a senior studying Strategic Communication and Political Science, and I’ve had the unique opportunity to spend three years at the University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) in South Korea before moving to Salt Lake City […]
Read MoreFrom Salt Lake to Incheon
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by Tyler Beeston, College of Social & Behavioral Science, ’26 Gearing Up When I started at the U, I was curious about studying abroad, but with a demanding pre-medical schedule and a structured major, I didn’t think it was something that I could fit in. However, that all unexpectedly changed when, during my sophomore year, […]
Read MoreGeared For Gold
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by Adam Couch “I’m doing what I love. It’s really cool to be able to do my academic passions and climbing passions at the same time,” says Zach Hammer, Olympic speed climber and Environmental Science student at the University of Utah. Zach has been rock climbing since the age of three, quickly improving his skills […]
Read MoreAdvice From Your Future Professors
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TAKE YOUR POTENTIAL TO THE SUMMIT by Dr. Ryan Stolley, Research Assistant Professor of Chemistry When I first started college, I was full of doubt-wondering if I was truly “smart enough” to succeed. But throughout my career in education, I learned that success in higher education isn’t about knowing everything right away. It’s about persistence, […]
Read MoreHitting The Target
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by Despina Giannopoulos U Student’s Hair Care Line Launches Nationwide A University of Utah student startup powered by girls, SadieB Personal Care launched eight hair shampoos and conditioners in 507 Target stores and the Target website in 2024. Co-founder and CEO Sadie Bowler is pursuing a marketing degree at the University of Utah’s David Eccles […]
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