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The University of Utah Park building on Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Board of Trustees hears faculty perspective on ‘system redesign’

The University of Utah's Board of Trustees heard the faculty's perspective on USHE's new "System Redesign" which implements horizontal and vertical integration.
By Luca DiGregorio, News Writer | March 19, 2026

  The University of Utah Board of Trustees heard concerns from faculty leadership on Monday over how a sweeping state higher education overhaul could affect department budgets and academic programs...

NYU professor of Latin American history Alejandro Velasco discusses Venezuela's economy and political positions at the Carolyn Tanner Irish Humanities Building on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (Photo by Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

NYU professor gives guest lecture on Venezuela

New York University professor visited the U last Friday where he spoke on Venezuela's “past, present and future.”
By Leo LeBohec, News Writer | March 9, 2026

  A New York University (NYU) professor gave a lecture at the University of Utah on Feb. 27 about Venezuela’s “past, present and future.” NYU professor of Latin American history Alejandro...

The John R. Park Building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on June 29, 2023. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Academic Senate hears pitch for Utah university integration

Commissioner Geoffrey Landward outlined two bills that would streamline student pathways and share degree programs across campuses, but senators pushed back on workload and program cuts.
By Luca DiGregorio, News Writer | March 5, 2026

  The Academic Senate met on March 2, over Zoom, pushing back on two bills that would reshape how Utah's public universities share programs and students. Commissioner of Higher Education Geoffrey...

The Utah State Capitol in downtown Salt Lake City on Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Higher education bill advances, sparks debate over institutional oversight

The Higher Education Institutional Governance bill would outline new statutory responsibilities for trustees and university presidents, drawing debate over oversight and institutional authority.
By Kate Keith, News Writer | March 3, 2026

A bill that would change how Utah oversees its public colleges and universities moved forward last week. As a result, lawmakers, administrators and faculty are debating transparency, accountability and...

Inside the Utah State Capitol Supreme Court on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Major crime, victim protection bills to take effect in May

The three bills outline amendments to Utah's criminal justice system, with 137 focusing on violent crime, 102 on victim privacy and 303 on family court.
By Teanna Starr, Newsletter Editor, News Writer | March 3, 2026

  On Thursday, Feb. 26, HB 137, 102 and 303 passed unanimously in committee meetings. HB 137, or "Violent Crime Clearance Rate Amendments," is sponsored by Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo. Rep. Sahara...

The Utah State Capitol in downtown Salt Lake City on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

What the 2026 legislative session means for transgender Utahns

Between insurance, health care, legal terminology and employment, this year’s legislative session could change how transgender people live in Utah.
By Ella Sharrers, News Writer | March 2, 2026

  Multiple bills in this year’s legislative session affect transgender individuals in Utah. Some include HB 174, which relates to gender-affirming care; HB 193, gender-affirming care and the...

The Stringham Ticket, Erica Stringham, Jake Holmberg and Niya West, present their opening statements at The Daily Utah Chronicle X ASUU Debate on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (Photo by Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Stringham ticket wins the ASUU presidency

ASUU released its 2026 election results, including the winning presidential ticket, the Attorney General, the Senate and the Assembly.
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | March 2, 2026

  The Stringham ticket won the ASUU student body presidency, with 1,538 votes of the total 4,411. The Stringham ticket consists of Erica Stringham as the presidential candidate, Jake Holmberg as...