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Former Secretary of the US Department of the Interior Sally Jewell addresses attendees at the 31st annual Wallace Stegner Symposium.

U hosts 31st annual Wallace Stegner Symposium

Keynote speakers Ryan Gellert, CEO of Patagonia and Sally Jewell, former secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, discussed environmental concerns and the future of public lands policy.
By Georgia Metcalf and Elle Howell | March 29, 2026

  The SJ Quinney School of Law hosted its annual Wallace Stegner Symposium March 19-20. Top environmental figures addressed environmental concerns and preservation of public lands.  The symposium...

University of Utah Alumni House in Salt Lake City on Sept. 20. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Board of Trustees approve 3.5% tuition increase

The change includes a 2.5% pay increase for higher education employees.
By Ella Sharrers, News Writer | March 26, 2026

  During a special meeting on March 18, the University of Utah Board of Trustees discussed a proposed 3.5% tuition increase for the 2026-2027 academic year. This change would add about $250 more...

Andrew King and Collin Simmons discuss parking, tickets and permits at the U during an ASUU forum on Monday, March 23, 2026. (Photo by Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

ASUU Town Hall talks parking

University officials address rising permit costs and future parking plans at an ASUU-hosted forum.
By Luca DiGregorio, News Writer | March 26, 2026

  As parking permit costs have increased by almost $20 per semester since last year, ASUU brought university officials together on March 23 to speak with students about parking issues they have. Andrew...

The Great Salt Lake on March 16, 2026. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How Utahns are saving the Great Salt Lake

Utah stakeholders hope to work together, saving what they all stand to lose.
By Addy Cowley, Assistant News Editor, Photographer | March 23, 2026

  On March 16, a small plane of Utahns lifted over the Wasatch Front. In collaboration with EcoFlight, environmental organization FRIENDS of the Great Salt Lake hosted a group of educators, scientists,...