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President Randall recounts 175 years of higher education impact during legislative presentation

Jan, 29 2025 @theU

President Randall recounts 175 years of higher education impact during legislative presentation

Point by point, Randall addressed the complaints about higher education—from skepticism about the return on investment from a college degree and ballooning student debt, to debates about the value of studying the liberal arts or the sciences.

Founders Day launches 175th anniversary celebration

Mar, 5 2025 @theU

Founders Day launches 175th anniversary celebration

A year of commemorating the University of Utah’s 175th anniversary launched at a Founders Day celebration on Feb. 27.

Giving Day 2025

Mar, 18 2025 @theU

Giving Day 2025

Save the date! The seventh annual Giving Day kicks off on April 8th and will last for 1,850 minutes in honor of the University’s founding year.

RED Talks event

Apr, 10 2025 @theU

RED Talks event

As part of the University of Utah’s 175th anniversary, the U’s alumni office hosted RED Talks: A Legacy of Excellence.

U takes medical school diplomacy on the road

Jun, 13 2025 @theU

U takes medical school diplomacy on the road

The University of Utah took its mission to serve all of Utah—including meeting patients where they are and providing exceptional healthcare across the state—on the road this month.

Crisscrossing the state on a mission for impact

Jun, 18 2025 @theU

Crisscrossing the state on a mission for impact

Looking closely at the stops along the University of Utah’s summer road trip itinerary, something becomes abundantly clear—the institution’s reach across the state.

Illustration student wins 175th anniversary art contest

Jul, 2 2025 @theU

Illustration student wins 175th anniversary art contest

Soon-to-be junior Hannah Carr is the winner of the University of Utah’s 175th Anniversary Student Art Contest.

U road trip highlights business partnerships

Jun, 27 2025 @theU

U road trip highlights business partnerships

Randall said the northern Utah tour served a larger purpose: strengthening relationships and building infrastructure for sustained policy impact.