Autographed papers of Brigham Young and Joseph Smith contributed to the U’s Marriott Library

November 30, 2015

Signed documents by Brigham Young, Joseph Smith, Hyrum Smith and many others from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are among a significant collection of original manuscripts recently donated to the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library. Valued at more than $3 million, the collection resides in Special Collections and marks the […]



U of Utah mathematician wins prestigious prize

November 30, 2015

University of Utah mathematician Christopher Hacon and three colleagues have won an American Mathematical Society prize for best research study – an honor so prestigious that it is awarded only once every three years. “It’s definitely a big deal, and it’s great they chose to recognize my field of research,” Hacon, who studies algebraic geometry, […]



Can improved collaboration resolve environmental disputes in the west?

November 23, 2015

A new 3-part initiative launched this month by the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Environmental Dispute Resolution Program aims to support the use of collaboration by agencies working on environmental and natural resource issues in the west. The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Environmental Dispute Resolution Program has quietly […]



Utah Board of Regents approves U’s new Center for Law and Biomedical Sciences

November 13, 2015

The state Board of Regents today granted permanent approval of the Center for Law and Biomedical Sciences at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. The move positions the center at the University of Utah to offer permanent resources and academic support on issues tied to improving the law as it relates to the rapidly evolving […]



U Hosts Engineering Day

November 11, 2015

The University of Utah College of Engineering will be hosting its annual Engineering Day, a day full of fun demonstrations and presentations for high school students learning about the concepts of engineering and technology. This year’s event, which is being sponsored by Rio Tinto Kennecott, will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at 9 a.m. […]



At least 16.8 million Americans could benefit from lowering their systolic blood pressure to 120 mmHg, much lower than current guidelines, according to a University of Utah led study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Researchers calculated the potential impact of results from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT).

How Low to Go for Blood Pressure? Lower Target Could Affect Millions of Americans

November 10, 2015

See also: Benefits of Intensive Blood Pressure Management Tempered by Risks, Remaining Questions Audio interview explaining SPRINT and its potential impacts SALT LAKE CITY – A new study finds that at least 16.8 million Americans could potentially benefit from lowering their systolic blood pressure (SBP) to 120 mmHg, much lower than current guidelines of 140 […]



The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial shows that a blood pressure target of 120 mmHg, lower than current guidelines, significantly reduces risk for heart disease, heart attack, and death. The results could influence medical guidelines for treating hypertension.

Study Shows Benefits of Intensive Blood Pressure Management

November 10, 2015

See also: How Low to Go for Blood Pressure? Lower Target Could Affect Millions of Americans Patients whose blood pressure target was lowered to reach a systolic goal of less than 120 mmHg had their risk for heart attack, heart failure or stroke reduced by 24 percent, and their risk for death lowered by 27 […]



Tanner Humanities Center Screens “The Case Against 8”

November 9, 2015

The Tanner Humanities Center at the University of Utah will host a public screening of the Sundance film, “The Case Against 8” at the Salt Lake Film Society’s Broadway Centre Cinemas, 111 E. Broadway, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. The film’s director Ryan White will lead a Q&A session immediately following the screening. This event […]



University of Utah unites the community for 22nd annual food drive

November 9, 2015

Through Saturday, Nov. 28, University of Utah alumni and students will rally the community for the “United Against Hunger” food drive to collect food and donations on behalf of the Utah Food Bank. Last year’s drive raised more than 312,000 pounds of food and $62,000 in monetary contributions. That’s the equivalent of 478,888 meals – […]



U law students participate in “Religious Freedom in a Changing World” symposium

November 7, 2015

Religious freedom: It’s a topic that has received intense national attention in recent months, following the actions of Kentucky Court Clerk Kim Davis —who refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples because of her religious beliefs. Davis spent five days in jail after ignoring a court order that she issue marriage licenses to all […]