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An emblem makeover? University of Utah unveils new institutional logo
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 10 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah is celebrating its 175th birthday and has, in recent months, announced plans to relocate the storied Jon M. Huntsman Center as part of a major campus makeover even while rolling out a new strategic plan dubbed "Impact 2030."
First Lady Abby Cox to Utah educators: 'You are the definition of hope during difficult days'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 10 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
If possible, Utah first lady Abby Cox would invite each of the state's tens of thousands of teachers to "walk down the red carpet" and receive the individual recognition she believes they deserve.
STEM camp focuses on teens who may be first-generation college grads
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted July 9 - 9:38 a.m. | Save Story
A science-focused camp at Utah State University is working to help kids who may be the first members in their families to go to college have an interest in higher education.
'I have home-court advantage': BYU chef to compete in national cook-off in Salt Lake City
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted July 7 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
After cooking the same meal more than 40 times, Brigham Young University sous Chef Ruth Dubon is "confident" she has mastered her dish.
Young woman finds new life through Youth Futures in Utah
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted July 6 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
From Georgia to Utah, Vee Sandifer has changed her story for the better, and she credit's the Youth Futures program for keeping her on the right track.
7-year-old girl from Kearns wins national mariachi competition
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted July 5 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Yamileth Arellano, of Kearns, will perform at the national Mariachi Festival in Texas.
'Pawsome' news: Utah State weeks away from launching state's 1st 4-year 'animal doc' program
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 5 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State will welcome its inaugural cohort to the state's first four-year veterinary degree program in August, at a time where licensed vets are in high demand in Utah's rural communities.
US Supreme Court to decide legality of transgender school sports bans
Andrew Chung, Reuters | Updated July 3 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear a bid by Idaho and West Virginia to enforce their state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams at public schools.
University of Utah cracks the top 7% of world's best universities in report
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 3 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
Coming in at No. 141, the University of Utah is counted among the top 7% of the 2,250 "top universities" ranked in 2025's U.S. News and World Report's "Best Global Universities."
College graduates face toughest job market in more than a decade as hiring slows
Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press | Updated July 1 - 12:25 p.m. | Save Story
Young people graduating from college this spring and summer are facing one of the toughest job markets in more than a decade.
Survey: So how do Americans feel about math? The answer — like calculus — is complicated
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 30 - 5:40 p.m. | Save Story
Almost half of Americans say they wish they had left middle or high school with sharper skills in math.
Meet Molly Hart — Utah's new superintendent of public instruction
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 29 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Molly Hart's new seat at the Utah State Board of Education monthly meetings is just a few steps from the one she previously occupied — but much has changed in recent weeks for the veteran educator.
Should public school teachers be allowed to lead students in prayer? Here's what Americans think
Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News | Posted June 29 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law requiring every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments.
Why are so many recent college grads across the US struggling to land jobs?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 29 - 8:33 a.m. | Save Story
A college degree has been seen as a ticket into the workforce, but recent graduates are facing one of the toughest job markets in more than a decade, according to The Associated Press.
Here's how a BYU graduate's research is helping to optimize wildfire modeling
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted June 28 - 10:08 a.m. | Save Story
Brigham Young University graduate Jane Housley's research could help make a widely used wildfire modeling tool faster and more accurate when needed most.
University of Utah professors working with NASA to get fire crews real-time information
Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV | Posted June 27 - 6:12 a.m. | Save Story
With active fires continuing to threaten land and structures throughout Utah, preventing them is top of mind for a research team at the University of Utah.
Sec. McMahon defends Trump education cuts amid shouts from protesters
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 24 - 9:21 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced down crowds of angry protesters and a panel of disgruntled Democratic governors during her appearance.
FDA approves HIV drug based on University of Utah biochemist's findings
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah biochemist Wesley Sundquist has achieved yet another milestone with the Food and Drug Administration approval of an antiviral drug for HIV prevention based on his findings.
