Total Stories
4,786
across 31 days · avg 154/day
From the launch of a DARPA-backed critical minerals testbed to breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, gene editing, and housing innovation, the University of Utah surfaced in coverage that reached audiences in 88 countries — a month defined by owned announcements and expert authority.
Stories per day. The May 12 peak was driven by the DARPA-backed critical minerals testbed announcement; the May 18–20 wave by syndicated research releases (the Ivory housing prize, the Paterna lab-grown tissue announcement, and CRISPR gene-editing studies).
Share of coverage classified positive vs. negative.
This partnership comes at a pivotal moment, when strengthening the nation's energy resilience is more important than ever. Together, we're more capable of tackling the toughest scientific challenges.President Taylor Randall
Top 5 stories where the U or U-led research is the subject.
University of Utah to launch groundbreaking DARPA-backed critical minerals testbed
Paterna Biosciences announces world-first achievement: lab-grown human sperm
Have acne, rosacea or dark spots? Azelaic acid can tame all three
Affordable Housing Innovation Prizes awarded to Ivory Innovations
A new kind of CRISPR could treat viral infection and cancer by shredding sick cells' DNA
Top 5 in-state stories driving local awareness, enrollment, and community trust.
University of Utah, National Laboratory of the Rockies partner to advance critical minerals push
AI supercomputer aims to boost University of Utah research
U researchers are studying a psychedelic mushroom that makes users see 'whimsical little fairies'
Study shows new pill has promise in treating pancreatic cancer
Risk of surgery complications increases with poor air quality, Utah study finds
The U.S. dominates, but the U made news on six continents.
Plus 83 more countries including Malaysia, Germany, the UAE, Italy, Singapore, Japan and Brazil.
Top-of-the-funnel reach.
Anchoring the home audience.
The DARPA critical minerals testbed alone syndicated to nearly 400 outlets, while the Ivory housing prize and the CRISPR gene-editing study each topped 100M in reach. PR-led announcements produced the two largest coverage spikes of May — proof that owned moments compound reach.
Breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, dermatology, gene editing, and energy were picked up nationally by the AP, NBC News, Forbes and MSN. Reporters consistently frame the U as a credible source across medicine, energy, and emerging tech.
Just 3% of the month's 4,786 stories carried a negative tone. Coverage of Utah's place in the national energy, defense, and health conversation remained overwhelmingly favorable.