Antelope Island State Park hosted a grand opening on October 2, 2026, for its newly expanded visitor center. The facility expansion aims to provide a better experience for the park's approximately one million annual visitors.
Mark Tullis Oct 02, 2026 - 10 min read Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, Senior Director for Venture Development, University of Utah Technology Licensing Office, with her U of U colleagues at the April 2026 U Startup Launchpad event. For Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, Senior Director for Venture Development in the University of Utah's Technology Licensing Office, closing that gap is the job.
The Utah State Board of Education has opened a Request for Proposals for Local Food for Schools Cooperative Contracts to recruit Utah beef and tree fruit producers. This initiative aims to create approved vendors for school meal programs serving over 660,000 students across the state.
The DATA CENTER COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACT of 2026 Emerging technologies that Americans increasingly rely on every day-from artificial intelligence to cloud computing-depend on data centers and the infrastructure that supports them.
Afternoon Edition October 1, 2026 Good afternoon. On our minds today: New polls show how voters feel about midterm elections Why Utahns might see their electricity bills drop What the analytics reveal about No. SNAP benefits look different starting now.
Cougar Insiders September 29, 2026 BYU can’t underestimate what awaits on trip to TCU against FrogsNo. 10 BYU jumps back into Big 12 action this week, when there are five in-conference battles going on that are key in the standings. “It’s a conference game and it’s BYU,” said Poppinga, and TCU will be ready, hungry and prepared by veteran head coach Sonny Dykes.
Youd like Lincoln. He is 12 now. The seventh grader passes the sacrament each Sunday as a deacon in the priesthood of the Grand Blanc Ward. But a year ago this week, he ran out of the chapel with his parents and sisters after the attack began.
Stewart Elementary announced its October theme of kindness and shared several upcoming school events and deadlines in a report published October 2.
Arts & Entertainment October 1, 2026 Good evening. On our minds today: The ‘unlikely’ story of how a controversial band came to small town Utah. Plus, Rainn Wilson sang with the Tabernacle Choir. ’The ‘unlikely’ story of how a controversial band came to small town UtahRainn Wilson sang with the Tabernacle Choir.
President Dallin H. The background: President Oaks presided over the faith’s October 2025 general conference while not yet ordained as prophet. At that conference, he surprised members by announcing a slower pace of temple announcements, Amy Ortiz reported.
Good morning. On our minds today: LJ Martin’s place in BYU history, what analytics say about Utah football’s offense so far and the Mammoth dominate their season opener. The key stat that has LJ Martin settling in among BYU’s ‘Super 6’What the analytics reveal about No.
Isabella Pedroza Oct 02, 2026 - 9 min read Draper, Utah — October 2, 2026 Angela Smith grew up in St. George with a fairly limited idea of what she could do with her career. She became a teacher, following a path similar to her mother, and taught for six years.
The protein appears to cause liver damage by triggering an out-of-place antiviral immune response. Blocking this pathway can protect against liver injury in human cells and mouse models, even on a high-fat diet—paving the way for therapies to prevent liver damage.
Reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House are becoming available, marking the first time non-members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can tour the space in 133 years. The six-month event is expected to draw millions of visitors to the downtown area.
Patients, medical professionals, and hospital employees gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Utah Transplantation Affiliated Hospitals. This collaborative program is recognized as a national model for heart transplant care.
Starting July 1, 2027, newly hired, full-time employees will receive a 6 percent annual contribution from the university to their retirement accounts.
A first-year student from California has died following an electric scooter accident on the University of Utah campus on August 31.
Central Valley Medical Center has welcomed Dr. Dallin Ollerton to its medical team to expand internal medicine care for adults in the community. Dr. Ollerton focuses on preventive care and managing both routine and complex health conditions.
The University of Utah's Spiritual Wellness Program and the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter provide specialized resources to support student well-being and community connection. These initiatives aim to foster personal growth, spiritual exploration, and social connection through diverse programming and housing options.
Four Fellowship of Catholic University Students missionaries are serving students at the University of Utah. The team provides spiritual discipleship and community through various campus activities and studies.
The Diocese of Salt Lake City welcomed two new seminarians from Mexico and saw four others return to their studies at Mount Angel Seminary.
Utah Utes sophomore safety Jackson Bennee recorded four interceptions and one touchdown during the 2025 season, including a historic pick-six streak. Bennee's defensive performance included 64 total tackles and 103 interception return yards.
Fred Esplin stepped down as vice president for institutional advancement after a 40-year career at the University of Utah. Esplin joined the university in 1979 and has held several leadership roles, including general manager of KUED.
Grubhub became the takeout ordering system for on-campus dining at the University of Utah starting in the spring semester of 2026. The platform allows users to order from various locations and pay using dining plans, credit, or debit cards.
The University of Utah returns to the global supercomputing rankings with Redtail, an AI factory designed to expand access to advanced computing across the state. Redtail ranked No. 159 for performance and No. 76 for energy efficiency on the Top500 list of supercomputers released in late June. The system comes online this summer with the…
The University of Utah will shut down its Sandy Center on Jan. 1, 2027, as part of a state-mandated budget restructuring plan. The decision follows a directive to redirect funds toward approved priorities such as student demand and workforce needs.
A report published May 7 details the diverse research projects completed by Rowland Hall upper schoolers during the 2025–2026 school year through the school's Advanced Research program.
A federal jury awarded $300,000 to a former SkyWest Airlines employee following a sex discrimination lawsuit involving a hostile work environment. The verdict, which includes $2 million in punitive damages reduced by statutory caps, marks the largest jury trial award ever obtained by the EEOC in the Northern District of Texas.
Residents in Eagle Mountain are challenging a 183% property tax rate increase following a city council decision. The move has sparked a referendum over tax breaks granted to large data center developments.
The University of Utah announced the closure of its Sandy campus, scheduled for the end of 2026, to comply with a state mandate to reallocate $20 million toward student and workforce demands. Students were notified of the decision on Friday, August 21, 2026, just days before the fall semester began.
The University of Utah is closing its Sandy satellite campus at the end of this year, a move driven by state-mandated budget changes. The decision affects more than 600 students currently taking classes at the location.
An 18-year-old Provo man was arrested after allegedly sending Snapchat messages threatening to kill a transgender and gay classmate and their family. Police stated the suspect claimed gang ties made the threats credible, and officials say the conduct may meet criteria for a hate crime penalty enhancement.
The University of Utah is launching a new athletics funding model through a for-profit company to address rising operating expenses. This initiative, involving Utah Brand Initiatives LLC and Otro Capital, aims to stabilize athletics funding while protecting the university's core missions.
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation supports various Utah initiatives to improve community quality of life. These efforts include funding for medical education, housing for the homeless, technical training, and expanding access to capital.
Finch Lane Gallery in Salt Lake City announced its 2025 exhibition calendar, featuring 13 selected works from 175 applications. The upcoming lineup includes various Utah-based artists and a featured exhibition for the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference.
The University of Utah Board of Trustees approved a $155 million public-private partnership with American Campus Communities to construct a new 1,400-bed residence hall. The project aims to transition the campus from a commuter school to a residential university by expanding housing supply for first- and second-year students.
On August 24, patients, physicians, and caregivers gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UTAH Cardiac Transplant Program. The milestone event recognized a collaborative model among four Utah hospitals that has performed 2,074 heart transplants since 1985.
The University of Utah was scheduled to face Utah State on September 19, 2026. The matchup was set for 1:30 p.m. at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah.
