May 6, 2026 | Office of the Vice president for Research
Jakob Jensen appointed as Senior Associate Vice President for Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research has announced the promotion of Jakob Jensen to Senior Associate Vice President for Research, recognizing his leadership in strengthening the University of…
May 5, 2026 | @theU
U, national lab partner on energy resilience, critical minerals and more
The University of Utah (U) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the U.S. energy system.…
May 5, 2026 | KSL
These were Utah’s fastest-growing cities in 2025, according to the University of Utah
Utah's capital city remains the state's most populous city by a wide margin, but a new report finds that a pair of cities across northern Utah County are once again…
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May 6, 2026 | Office of the Vice president for Research
Jakob Jensen appointed as Senior Associate Vice President for Research
In his new role, Jensen will help lead the next phase of OVPR’s enterprise-wide research strategy.
May 5, 2026 | @theU
U, national lab partner on energy resilience, critical minerals and more
U and NLR leaders signed a three-year MOU to enable greater research collaborations through shared facilities, joint proposal development, visiting scholar programs, student internships and career pathways to national labs.
May 5, 2026 | KSL
These were Utah’s fastest-growing cities in 2025, according to the University of Utah
Saratoga Springs led Utah's growth in 2025 with 4,682 new residents, according to a new population report.