Email:

pbrowning@sa.utah.edu

Phone:

(801) 581-4288

Hometown:

San Diego, California

Alma mater:

B.S. from San Diego State; M.Ed. from Brigham Young University; Ph.D. from UCLA

Number of years at the U:

Five

Best part of your job:

Talking to students about some of the most important decisions of their lives and helping them catch the vision of what the University of Utah can do for them.

Why you decided to work in
student recruitment:

I am the former director of the LDS Institute of Religion adjacent to the U. During my time in that position I developed an intense affection for the University. Upon my retirement I was presented with the opportunity to work in my current position. I had a strong desire to help people learn what a great school this really is.

If I didn’t work in recruitment,
I’d be…

Spending time with my wife, four children, and 13 grandchildren. Also I would do more gardening and projects around the house.

Favorite U of U fun fact:

The U is the birthplace of the internet.

Tips for college success:

Don’t allow yourself to fall behind.

Most memorable college class:

Organic Chemistry

Quote you live by:

90% of success is showing up.

Special skills and talents:

I can cook, and I have a pretty good memory.

Family members who
attended the U of U:

My four children are U of U alumni.

What do you do on
weekends for fun:

Read, spend time with my family, go out to eat, cook, and watch sports.