A Climate of Curiosity Interview by Nola Peshkin We sat down with Dean Hollis Robbins of the College of Humanities and Dean Peter Trapa of the College of Science and asked them to share their best advice for incoming college students, some amazing things their colleges have to offer, and what they think makes the […]
Read MoreAsk Ashley Advice from An Academic Advisor Ashley Glenn, Associate Director of the Academic Advising Center Feeling daunted by preparing for college? Ashley Glenn, Associate Director of the Academic Advising Center, is passionate about helping you turn those turn nerves into excitement! She works with students to help them find their place at the U […]
Read MorePush Your Learning Beyond the Classroom Applying your skills and knowledge in the real-world can help you get the most out of your university experience. Read on for a few exciting ways U students expand their academic horizons while also gaining valuable knowledge and practical skills. 1. Take your studies abroad. Like Derek, go global […]
Read MoreLocal Connections, Global Perspective More than Just an Education Derek Lewis, College of Engineering, ‘25 As a freshman at the University of Utah seeking new experiences, international travel was a pie-in-the-sky dream. I knew it was something that some people did in their undergraduate studies, but for me it seemed enormously expensive and too difficult […]
Read MoreDreaming of Making a Difference? Let’s Create a Sustainable Campus by Maria Archibald The University of Utah has resources and funding available for you to create change. Do you dream of transforming your college campus into the most sustainable, resilient, and inclusive place it can be? At the University of Utah, resources and funding are […]
Read MoreSaya Says Yes! Take A Chance to Find Your Groove by Tim Erickson You would be right to call Saya Zeleznik, senior biology major at the U, a scientist. But you would also be right to call her a violinist. And an accomplished visual artist. She even founded the Japanese-American Student Association at the U, […]
Read MoreA Warm Welcome New Student Orientation (NSO) is the first exciting step on your U adventure! You’ll learn about campus resources and opportunities, make new friends, and get a taste of campus life. Read on to hear from two of our Orientation Leaders about why they love what they do and what they’re excited to […]
Read MoreWelcome Home! We’ll Leave the Light on for you. Comfort | Convenience | Community Welcome to the U! Living on campus can spark your social life and ignite your potential to do something great. The U and Salt Lake City have so much to offer, and living on campus puts you right in the […]
Read MoreParticipation Counts Many Paths to involvement Sven Karabegovic, College of Humanities & College of Social and Behavioral Science, ‘24 When I entered as a student at the University of Utah, I was met with more involvement opportunities than I could imagine. Although I started my higher education at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, my […]
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