News and Updates

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.

A time capsule commemorating the partnership between the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College was placed on April 20, 2023, in the Juniper Building at the Herriman Campus. Representatives from both institutions, as well as from Herriman City, all added items to the capsule and attended a special event to mark the occasion. Mascots including the U’s Swoop, SLCC’s Brutus and the Herriman Yeti all played ceremonial roles during the placement event. Read the full article in @theU

The Utah Prison Education Project (UPEP) at the University of Utah and Dr. Erin Castro, associate dean of Communities Engagement and Access and associate professor in the College of Education, have received an award of $750,000 from Ascendium Education Group. The funds from this grant will support planning for the launch of a research center focused on postsecondary education in prisons. Read the full article in @theU

Thanks to the support of the Love Your Block (LYB) mini-grant from the SLC Mayor’s Office, the Glendale-Mt. View CLC was able expand its community garden. In addition to the LYB grant, the CLC also received $10,000 worth of tools, planting boxes, seating, mulch, and a shed from Home Depot Project Leaders. On April 27, members of the Glendale-Mt. View CLC, the SLC Mayor’s Office, Home Depot, and many community volunteers collaborated to improve the garden space. Mayor Erin Mendenhall was there working alongside our volunteers as we completed the project. Most importantly, the pre-kindergarteners were invited to participate in this project, with the intention of giving them a sense of ownership of their school and community. The Glendale-Mt. View CLC is looking forward to utilizing this space for community events and celebrations.