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U Olympians win big at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

U Olympians won two gold medals, five silvers and one bronze.

Chasing dreams: Paralympian excels on snow and in classroom

Sydney Peterson is not only one of the best adaptive Nordic skiers in the world,...

Working to keep U.S. biathletes in peak condition

A native of Montana, Brett Toresdahl joined U of U Health in 2023.

Leading with impact: The University of Utah’s economic and societal contributions

Report highlights the U’s substantial role in driving Utah’s growth and prosperity.

Utah trainers preparing U.S. speedskaters for Olympic competition

For elite athletes to perform at their very best, it takes dedication, determination and preparing...

2 U alumni living their Olympic dreams through coaching

The coaches look back at their time on the U campus as a period that...

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U Olympians headed to Italy

Thirty-one athletes with ties to the University of Utah will be competing in the 2026...

Freestyle icon Tom Wallisch returns to the U for ASUU Rail Jam

For Wallisch, the ASUU Rail Jam is deeply personal. The setup sits steps away from...

University embarks on ambitious framework to build ‘college town magic’

U’s Board of Trustees approved the Campus Physical Development Framework for planning a campus of...

U, Cote-d’Azur students tackle climate-water solutions

Two future hosts of the Winter Olympic Games, the U and Université Côte d’Azur, join...

Our favorite stories of the year

Take a look at the stories that had a big impact on campus this year.

Stroke patients may benefit from virtual rehab

Stroke care is expensive, and telerehabilitation may give patients better results and be cheaper than...

The costs and benefits of hosting the Olympic Games….again

A Q&A with political science researcher Matthew Burbank on what’s in it for Olympic host...

Looking ahead to the 2034 Winter Olympics

In their first step in preparation for 2034, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and...

The University of Utah represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Several U alumni and a current student will be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympic...