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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...

National flags in the A. Ray Olpin Union building on campus at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 28, 2021.

The U plans in-house international recruitment

The U hired three international recruiters to build an in-house system as third-party contracts near an end.
By Luca DiGregorio, News Writer | March 19, 2026

  The University of Utah recently hired three new full-time international recruiters to boost the U’s recruitment of international students abroad and create an internal recruitment system. The...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City on Oct. 9, 2014. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Truth in Tuition hearing 2026

Truth in Tuition hearing covers possible tuition and fee adjustments for the upcoming academic year and was held on March 4.
By Teetad Govitviwat, News Writer | March 7, 2026

  Gregory Kratz moderated the 2026 Truth in Tuition hearing on March 4. Gregory Kratz is the internal communications director at the University of Utah. This hearing is mandatory for Utah System...

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

U career-line faculty face heavier workload without a pay increase

The Utah Board of Higher Education's new policy could add one to two courses per semester for some career-line professors, and the university has not said when or how it plans to compensate them.
By Luca DiGregorio, News Writer | February 25, 2026

  A new state policy will require career-line faculty at the University of Utah to teach more classes without additional pay. The university has not yet said how or when it plans to compensate...

Opening day of the new 'LOVE' sculpture at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City on Feb. 7, 2026. (Photo by Leo LeBohec | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U debuts $4.5M ‘LOVE’ sculpture

The $4.5 million Robert Indiana piece, funded by the state and private donors, found its permanent home at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts during a Friday reception.
By Luca DiGregorio, News Writer | February 9, 2026

  On Feb. 7, the University of Utah unveiled the "LOVE" sculpture to a reception of donors, including the Eccles and Price families. “This piece of art is especially special to all of us,...

The A. Ray Olpin Student Union at the University of Utah on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How to table at the U

From the Marriott Library to the A. Ray Olpin Student Union, student groups follow different procedures to reserve space and connect with the campus community.
By Teetad Govitviwat and Ella Sharrers | February 9, 2026

  From the Marriott Library to the A. Ray Olpin Student Union, tabling is a resource available for all University of Utah students. Student organizations and campus groups use tabling to advertise...

Student Services Building on Jan. 16, 2026 on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U advising restructuring cuts staff, ends coaching program

The University of Utah has "phased out" academic advising associate directors and discontinued the Student Success Coaching program, with options to reapply.
By Luca DiGregorio, News Writer | February 7, 2026

  The University of Utah will "phase out" the positions of 22 associate directors of academic advising as part of a campus-wide restructuring. Supervisors and Human Resources announced the decision...

ASUU introduces six tickets to students during the opening debate at the Hinkley Institute of Politics on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

ASUU’s executive leadership opening debate presents 6 tickets

Candidates for the Associated Students of the University of Utah met at the Hinckley Institute of Politics to outline their priorities ahead of the primary elections beginning Feb. 11.
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | February 7, 2026

  The Hinckley Institute of Politics held the first ASUU presidential election debate on Feb. 3 where six tickets expressed their platform policies on budget, safety, community, sustainability...