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Special Episode: A message to our campus on coronavirus

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On Thursday, March 12, University of Utah President Ruth Watkins joined state leaders in officially announcing changes enacted at the U to slow the spread of coronavirus. In this podcast, President Watkins, Mike Good, senior vice president of Health Sciences, and Dan Reed, senior vice president for Academic Affairs, share a general overview of what is happening on campus. The website referred to in the podcast is: dps.utah.edu/coronavirus. Announcement distributed on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

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The U’s economic impact on our state

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The University of Utah has a sizable impact on the state’s economy—from jobs to research funding to societal benefits. Juliette Tennert, director of economics and public policy research at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, provides a sneak peek at a new report the institute will issue this month on the U’s economic contribution. Recorded on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Thanks to Andrea Smardon, Brooke Adams and Dave White for technical assistance. Music by Taylor Hartley.

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Meet Our Chief Safety Officer

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Marlon Lynch is the University of Utah’s new chief safety officer—a first not only for the university, but for higher education in Utah. Marlon brings decades of experience in campus safety to his new role at the U. Learn how Marlon is shaping priorities and his plans for engaging with students, our campus and the broader community.
Recorded on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Music by Taylor Hartley. Thanks to Andrea Smardon, Paul Gabrielsen, Brooke Adams and Dave White for technical assistance.

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On the Hill

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Jason Perry, vice president for government relations and director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, talks about the 2020 legislative process. Jason also shares examples of the exceptional experiences Hinckley interns gain through service around the world. Recorded on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Thanks to Andrea Smardon, Paul Gabrielsen, Lisa Potter, Brooke Adams, and Dave White for technical assistance.

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