Feb 12, 2026 | Office of the Vice president for Research
University of Utah Ranks Top 100 Globally for U.S. Utility Patents
The University of Utah has been named to the National Academy of Inventors’ (NAI) 2025 Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents, ranking 81st globally with 46 U.S. utility…
Feb 11, 2026 | @theU
Arthur Brooks named U’s 2026 Commencement speaker
Arthur C. Brooks, a “happiness expert,” best-selling author and professor, will give the keynote address for the U’s 2026 general campus-wide commencement. U President Taylor Randall and Alex Rose, president…
Feb 10, 2026 | Salt Lake Tribune
The University of Utah has a new proposal for the Huntsman Center. Here’s what you need to know.
The Jon M. Huntsman Center might stay put after all. Last year, the University of Utah board of trustees approved a plan to consider constructing a new multipurpose arena. But…
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Feb 12, 2026 | Office of the Vice president for Research
University of Utah Ranks Top 100 Globally for U.S. Utility Patents
The Top 100 Worldwide ranking highlights universities that play a critical role in the global innovation ecosystem by protecting and commercializing intellectual property.
Feb 11, 2026 | @theU
Arthur Brooks named U’s 2026 Commencement speaker
Brooks will draw from his extensive writings about the search for happiness and meaning to inspire the Class of 2026.
Feb 10, 2026 | Salt Lake Tribune
The University of Utah has a new proposal for the Huntsman Center. Here’s what you need to know.
Utah’s current arena is 57 years old and has roughly 15,000 seats.