The University of Utah

an ambulance drives down a road, emergency services often use opioids for pain management but ketam...
Eric Cabrera

Study looks into ketamine as opioid alternative for pain management

The study will explore whether ketamine or fentanyl is safest for pain management for patients with traumatic injuries.
12 hours ago
University of Utah researchers are looking into a cone snail for a faster acting diabetic treatment...
Don Brinkerhoff

Cone snails may provide better treatment options for diabetics

Cone snails are providing researchers at the University of Utah with the inspiration to create a better treatment option for diabetics.
8 days ago
A rendering of the U.S. Army Reserve building to be constructed at Camp Williams....
Kyle Remund

Historic land transfer between University of Utah and U.S. Army finalized

As part of a deal years in the making, the last 50 acres of Fort Douglas will be transferred to the U in exchange for land near Camp Williams
10 days ago
The Block U at the center of campus, after Pride Week had completed on April 5, 2022....
Aimee Cobabe

New student-run Pride center opening at University of Utah

A group of University of Utah students decided to put together a new student-run Pride Center after the LGBTQ Resource Center was closed.
1 month ago
People walk through the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. T...
Eric Cabrera

University of Utah expands meal plans to all students

Discounts on meal plans at the University of Utah used to only be available to students on campus. Now, it's available to all students.
1 month ago
long covid clinic patient in utah...
Adam Small

U of U long COVID clinic shares findings after three years of seeing patients

The Long COVID Clinic in Utah has treated more than 3,000 patients over the last three years according to the clinic's medical director.
1 month ago
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Mariah Maynes

Researchers reveal new findings in neurological origins of creativity

A team of researchers said that a new study shows creativity may be reliant on certain neurological functions.
2 months ago
The University of Utah has a new app that could help boost student graduation and retention rates a...
Josuee Sanchez

Navigating the University of Utah with the help of a new app

The University of Utah has a new app that could help boost student graduation and retention rates at the school.
2 months ago
Utah Utes defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley (Photo courtesy of Ravell Call, Deseret News)...
Michelle Bodkin, KSL Sports

Utah Football Names Defensive Coordinator Morgan Scalley Successor To Kyle Whittingham

The future of Utah football became a little clearer with defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley being named Kyle Whittingham’s successor.
2 months ago
A University of Utah professor is harnessing the power of tiny "nanobubbles" to help tackle environ...
Eric Cabrera

U of U professor using nanobubbles to better environment

A University of Utah professor is harnessing the power of tiny "nanobubbles" to help tackle environmental and medical challenges.
2 months ago
People walk through the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, March 13, 2024....
Heather Peterson

University of Utah offers new continuing education courses

The University of Utah is trying to "close the skills gap" by offering continuing education courses for busy professionals.
2 months ago
A FingerPrint Pad and paperwork from Clean Slate Utah is laid out at Utah Support Advocates for Rec...
Eric Cabrera

Expungement clinic held today in Salt Lake City in honor of Juneteenth

Clean Slate Utah and the NAACP Utah is holding a free Juneteenth expungement clinic today.
2 months ago
Tony Hawk is set to make an appearance at the Tony Hawk's Vert Alert skating competition....
Josuee Sanchez

Tony Hawk event sparking a desire to skate

Tony Hawk is visiting Utah for the Tony Hawk's Vert Alert skating competition, and it' sparking a desire for people to learn to skate.
3 months ago
The Utah Prison Education Project has officially accepted 15 students. They now can pursue their ag...
Emma Keddington

Utah Prison Education Project accepts first class of students

The Utah Prison Education Project has admitted 15 students in the project's first effort to help inmates earn their degree.
3 months ago
Chris Jay and and "Army of Freshmen" from Ventura, California play Kilby Court Sunday June 15, 2003...
Josuee Sanchez

Heavy metal isn’t as damaging to the voice as you may think

Heavy Metal singers might sound like they're screaming, but it's not damaging their voices the way a normal scream might.
3 months ago
Rare earth minerals...
Don Brinkerhoff

U. researchers ask: Is it worth mining rare-earth minerals in eastern Utah and western Colorado?

University of Utah researchers are asking for grant money to see if there are enough rare-earth minerals in Utah and Colorado worth extracting.
3 months ago
Rare earth minerals...
Don Brinkerhoff

Rare earth minerals found in Utah, Colorado, are critical for cleaner energy sources

Rare earth minerals have been found in Utah and Colorado mines according to University of Utah researchers.
3 months ago
students walk on the U of U campus,...
Aimee Cobabe

University of Utah changes policy on tuition coverage for student employees

The University of Utah is changing its policy on covering tuition costs for employees. Not everyone is pleased with this change.
3 months ago
Financial technology, or FinTech is a new minor offered at the University of Utah. This year, they ...
Josuee Sanchez

Graduates from U’s FinTech program join a popular, growing field

FinTech grads will fill roles in businesses that include digital banking, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence.
3 months ago
A fly fisherman casts near snow banks in Big Cottonwood Creek in Big Cottonwood Canyon....
Heather Peterson

Restoring biodiversity to wetlands sites in Salt Lake

Along with the U of U and others, Salt Lake City Public Lands hopes to return biodiversity to the wetlands of the Jordan River watershed.
4 months ago
Police in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, detain people pulled from a U-Haul truck near the city's Pride cele...
Curt Gresseth

Lawyer rips Idaho prosecutor for not charging 18-year-old man, who allegedly yelled racist and sexual slurs at U. women’s basketball players

KSL's legal analyst criticizes a northern Idaho prosecutor's decision not to charge a young man accused of shouting racist and sexual slurs at black players on the University of Utah women's basketball team while in Coeur d'Alene.
4 months ago
A pro-Palestinian protest happened outside the Jon M. Huntsman Center during the University of Utah...
Emma Keddington

Pro-Palestinian protestors gather outside University of Utah commencement, move to county jail

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors gathered outside the University of Utah commencement ceremony, moved to the Salt Lake County Jail.
4 months ago
Demonstrators walk up the steps as they gather in support of Palestine and to defend the right for ...
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com

Second day of Gaza protest on U. campus moves to Salt Lake County Jail after organizer’s arrest

About 200 people who started protesting for a second day at Presidents Circle on University of Utah campus moved their demonstration to the Salt Lake County Metro Jail Tuesday night.
4 months ago
demonstrators at a pro-gaza protest at the u of u, another gaza rally will be held at the school to...
Sam Herrera

U of U group rallies to support Palestinians, USU students plan peaceful demonstration

A rally in support of Gaza starts at 6 at the University of Utah. Last night, 19 people were arrested after demonstrators set up an encampment.
4 months ago