News and Updates

Late last month, the Utah Prison Education Project (UPEP) collaborated with the Sundance Film Festival to screen two films at the Utah State Correctional Facility.

Find out what's happening in the office of Undergraduate Studies.

The Assistance League of Salt Lake City (ALSLC) announced the awarding of 12 scholarships to support students at the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College. These scholarships were part of the Assistance League’s new Educational Scholarships program, created this year to alleviate financial barriers and empower students with demonstrated financial need. Five students from the University of Utah were given scholarships that included full in-state tuition, fees, and books for the fall and spring semesters of 2023-2024.

From the Dean's desk At the University of Utah, our core commitment to student success isn't just a motto; it's a lived experience, a promise, and a legacy we uphold every day. As I reflect on the University's rich, historical tapestry, I feel a deep sense of honor and responsibility. I address you not merely as an educator with twenty years under my belt, but as a living example of the transformative power of higher education. As a native of the rural American South, raised in a working-class family, shaped by its resilience, and seeing the world through the lens of a first-generation student—my story, much like many of yours, is one of dreams, determination, and the yearning to rise above one's circumstances. And, then, pay that success forward to the next generation of students.

Students across campus are reaching out to coaches on the Student Success Team for support to set goals, strengthen academic skills and more. Student Success Coaching at the U is part of the university’s mission to prepare “students from diverse backgrounds for lives of impact as leaders and citizens.