Set in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountain range, the University of Utah has a vantage point like no other. Inspiring views complement perspectives learned in classrooms and labs, and bespeaks the vast opportunities campus provides.
On July 1, 2011, it became official:
The U is a member of the PAC-12 Conference. To commemorate, the state declared it PAC-12 Day with a ceremony on the Capitol steps.
Forty minutes from 7 world-class resorts, the U attracts a wide range of winter sport enthusiasts, like these jibbers that participate in the annual Campus Rail Jam.
We are only minutes from rugged mountain bike trails or downtown amenities; the Utah State Capitol, the rich cultural history of the Western pioneers, and the allure of a modern metropolis await.
The University of Utah ranks No. 1 in the nation at creating startup companies based on student and faculty research. This is indicative of the innovative and industrious thinking found across campus and in classrooms. Learn More»
After proving itself as the original "BCS buster" (including wins in the 2005 Fiesta Bowl and 2009 Sugar Bowl), Utah Football and the rest of Utah Athletics accepted an invitation to join the PAC-12 Conference. Utah's sporting prowess isn't the only reason the U was asked to join one of the nation's premier conferences -- the university's academic achievements and strong scientific research played a major part in the PAC-12's invitation. With a new set of schools to compete with, all boasting rich traditions in athletics and academics, it's an exciting time to be a part of the University of Utah! More Athletics»
Whether you're interested in lectures, concerts, museums, football games or any of the other myriad of exciting things to do every day on and around campus, the University of Utah is a great place to visit. Attractions include the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Kingsbury Hall, Pioneer Theatre, Red Butte Garden and the Utah Museum of Natural History. Learn More»
Ed Catmull, BS'69 Ph.D. '74, and President of Pixar Studios, is just one of many notable alumni from the University of Utah. More Luminaries»
Salt Lake City is big enough to have great restaurants and pubs, arts and entertainment—including the Utah Symphony, Ballet West, Utah Opera, many theater companies, a professional basketball team (the NBA's Utah Jazz) and a professional soccer team (Real Salt Lake of the MLS)—and it's small enough to make it all so accessible. Learn More»
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