University Stories
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Humans of the U: Dave Titensor
"I've learned how important a well-rounded education and broader life experiences are to draw inspiration into my work."
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Humans of the U: Ruchi Watson
"At the end of the day, I truly believe in the power of our community to change the world."
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Humans of the U: Gregory C. Thompson
A common thread through these five decades: capturing and preserving individuals’ stories, especially those people with little ability to do so on their own.
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Humans of the U: Dani Nives
A Master of Social Work student leads a program that has successfully housed over 30 individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Humans of the U: Matthew and Barbara Jones Brown
"We have stayed connected to the university because three of our oldest sons have attended the U."
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Humans of the U: Hyun Woo Jo
"Getting my degree from a Western education system like the University of Utah at the U Asia Campus has allowed me to become a global citizen while allowing me to continue my studies close to home."
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Humans of the U: Demetrius Kourtides
"To be honest with you, I just don't like to be retired...I don’t like golf, I don’t go hunting...I wanted to do something different."
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Humans of the U: Jessica Garcia
"My time here at the U has been truly an amazing experience and I’ll use the skills that I have learned here in my next journey."
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Humans of the U: Vanessa Shannon
"If you have the desire to go back to school for any reason—professional, personal or otherwise—do not let age stop you."
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Humans of the U: Kamaal Ahmad
"Every single professor contributed to making me a better person, and helped me to excel in the educational field. They always gave me their most valuable possession, which is their time."
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Entrepreneur in mental health
How he addresses the mental health crisis facing college students and how the BUS program has allowed him to pursue his passion in higher education.
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Creating Community in Game Development
Heya! I’m Alexander, a 22-year-old transgender man, and coming to terms with my identity is, by far, the most challenging thing I’ve ever done.
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Teaching in a remote world
How she approached teaching in a remote world, the surprising outcomes and the opportunities moving forward.
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Research Opportunities
How research activities have changed during the pandemic and how new opportunities and engagements have emerged.
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Student Success Advocates
Issues that students have faced during the pandemic and how Student Success Advocates at the University have responded and are supporting students.
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Choosing the U
The University of Utah was appealing to me when deciding amongst schools because of its surrounding mountains and its EAE Games major.
