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While Great Salt Lake waits on $1 billion in federal aid, Sen. John Curtis says he wants Utahns to get ‘bold’
Daily Utah Chronicle
This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative with funding from Love the Lake, an initiative of the non-profit Great Salt Lake Alliance. Editorial decisions are made independently by the Collaborative and partner newsrooms. This story was written by Will Ruzanski for the Collaborative as part of a partnership between Amplify Utah... The
Academic advising hit by personnel losses in the 2026-27 school year
Daily Utah Chronicle
Mone Easthope said that academic advising isn’t a hard job. In fact, he said it’s boring. He is also among the 28 academic advisors who have left academic advising at the U since April 2026, according to data provided by the University of Utah. Easthope told The Chronicle that he quit after being denied... The post Academic advising hit by personnel losses i
Utah’s U.S. House races: What to know before Nov. 3
Daily Utah Chronicle
Every two years, all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives go before voters, including Utah’s four. This year’s midterm elections, on Nov. 3, arrive halfway through President Donald J. Trump’s term. Following a court-ordered redraw of the state’s congressional map in 2025, a newly created District 1 now covers most of the... The post Utah’s U.S. Hou
Proposed amendments to the Utah Constitution
Daily Utah Chronicle
On the midterm ballots for Nov. 3, 2026, voters will find two constitutional amendments to the Utah Constitution. These amendments, like others, found their way onto the ballot after being voted in favor of by two-thirds majority in both Utah’s House and Senate. The amendments on 2026’s ballot include Amendment A and Amendment B,... The post Proposed amendme
How to vote in the midterms in Salt Lake County
Daily Utah Chronicle
Utah’s general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Eligible Utah residents can vote by mail, in-person early voting and on Election Day. To vote in this year’s general election is to be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old by Nov. 3, 2026 and have resided in Utah for at least 30 days before... The post How to vote in the midterms in Salt Lake County appeared first
Burgess Owens calls for career-focused education during Hinckley forum
Daily Utah Chronicle
Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, urged students to consider multiple paths into the workforce during a Hinckley forum on Tuesday at the University of Utah. He argued that education should prioritize individual skills and career opportunities over institutional prestige. The discussion was part of the 2026 Congressional Series presented by the Hinckley Institute o
Prosperity U partners with Salt Lake City Public Lands to replant after Bonneville Fire
Daily Utah Chronicle
On June 20, 2026, the rolling butte hills behind the University of Utah’s medical campus suddenly ignited, spreading 572 acres into the nearby mountain range. After successfully reaching 100% containment, the fire left much of the area charred and barren of plant life. Native and non-native plants keep loose rock, soil and dirt from... The post Prosperity U
Academic Senate adopts open forum, discuss recent changes to staff and faculty
Daily Utah Chronicle
President Taylor Randall opened the Sept. 28 Academic Senate by stating that the goal of the university is to be “robust and carry us forward.” This statement came in the wake of an announcement of staff layoffs and retirement benefits being slashed. The Academic Senate opened with questions about the previously announced staff reductions.... The post Academ
How U vote: tell us what matters for the midterms – The Daily Utah Chronicle
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ASUU town hall addresses dining changes and food trucks
Daily Utah Chronicle
Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) hosted U dining officials at Kahlert Village to discuss current events related to the university’s dining services on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Open to all, the event allowed the public to express their concerns and thoughts about the current state of the on and off campus dining... The post ASUU town hall addr
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