Colleges + Universities

University of Utah Percussion Professor Emeritus Doug Wolf during a tour. (University of Utah)...
Mariah Maynes

Retired University of Utah percussion professor receives prestigious award

A retired University of Utah percussion professor was recently honored with a prestigious award from the Percussive Arts Society.
10 months ago
A new solar installation on the hillside above Weber State University's Ogden campus will light a "...
Britt Johnson

Public shares concerns about Weber State University’s new light-up ‘W’ sign

Some love it, others are concerned about how much light it's putting out every night.
10 months ago
The Big 12 issued a public reprimand and fined the Colorado Buffaloes for fan conduct in a loss to ...
Brian Preece, Digital Sports Producer

Big 12 issues public reprimand, fines Colorado for derogatory chants about BYU

The conference issued a public reprimand and fined the University of Colorado $50,000 for the inappropriate chants toward BYU.
10 months ago
Attendees line up to enter the "American Comeback Tour" event at Northrop Auditorium on the Univers...
Michael Houck

USU updates security guidelines for upcoming TPUSA event

Utah State University will require attendees of Tuesday's TPUSA event to go through metal detectors and other security measures before participating in Tuesday's event. 
10 months ago
Colorado football field with BYU player...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Colorado Chancellor, AD apologize to BYU for offensive chants during football game

The University of Colorado issued an apology to Brigham Young University after Colorado students chanted slurs against BYU and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
10 months ago
Students walk on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. The Un...
Adam Small

University of Utah reports high numbers of rape cases on campus over last year

In this year's report, the U says they had just under 150 rape cases on campus in 2024, which is nearly five times more than what they reported two years ago.
10 months ago
SLCC Redwood Road campus in Taylorsville on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. bomb...
Simone Seikaly

Salt Lake Community College places temporary hold on outdoor speakers

SLCC has postponed its outdoor speaker program to review safety protocols in the wake of a fatal shooting at Utah Valley University.
10 months ago
Tears stream down Alexa Maliwauki’s face as she attends a Vigil for Unity at the UCCU Center at U...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

‘Hope for the future’: UVU leaders call for peace in vigil following Charlie Kirk killing

As UVU students and faculty are still grappling with the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk, the university hosted a "Vigil for Unity".
10 months ago
A photo of Charlie Kirk and his wife, Erika Kirk, with their children is displayed among other item...
Diana Jones

UVU holds Vigil for Unity in honor of Charlie Kirk

UVU holds Vigil for Unity for community healing in the wake of the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
10 months ago
Utah communications professors weigh in on FCC's responsibilities in light of the Jimmy Kimmel Live...
Heather Peterson

Communications experts weigh in on censorship issues and FCC threatening licenses

Communication experts from BYU and the University of Utah discuss the function of the FCC in relation to the recent changes in ABC's nightly lineup.
11 months ago
A new study at the University of Utah has a theory that tattoos may help prevent cancer, instead of...
Bryanna Willis

Can tattoos prevent cancer?

A new study at the University of Utah is looking into the theory of tattoos preventing cancer, instead of causing it.
11 months ago
Utah Valley University on Aug. 28, 2024. on suspicion of making terroristic threats towards Utah Va...
ALEXANDER CAMPBELL

PA man arrested, accused of making terroristic threats regarding Charlie Kirk shooting

A 20-year-old Pennsylvania resident was arrested in Utah on Tuesday, on suspicion of making terroristic threats towards Utah Valley University.
11 months ago
UVU students pause to look and pray in the courtyard where political activist Charlie Kirk was shot...
BRIAN CARLSON KSLTV.com

UVU students return to campus following deadly shooting, UVU President promising culture of healing

Wednesday morning, students at Utah Valley University returned to class for the first time since political activist Charlie Kirk was murdered on campus.
11 months ago
A welcome sign for Utah State University is pictured on May 18, 2023....
Bryanna Willis

Utah State University returns to the drawing board to get state funding back

Utah State University is needing to revise its plans in order to receive state funding.
11 months ago
Utah State University in Logan is pictured on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. USU students will soon have th...
Emma Riley, KSL TV

Charlie Kirk’s American Comeback Tour to continue with stop at Utah State University

Utah State University will continue to be the next location to hold Turning Point USA's American Comeback Tour after political activist Charlie Kirk's death.
11 months ago
Screenshot from the video of the shooter jumping from the roof and fleeing. In the aftermath of the...
ANDREW ADAMS

Roof security among student questions after Charlie Kirk murder

In the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk murder, students wonder why access wasn’t more closely monitored, and why rooftops apparently weren’t the focus of more surveillance.
11 months ago
Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) prepares to pass the ball during an NCAA football game betw...
Steve Bartle, Utah Insider, KSL Sports

After sluggish first half, No. 25 Utah cruises to 63-9 in home opener

For the University of Utah, a team with Big 12 title aspirations, the tone felt just a little off throughout the first half against Cal Poly. But the tone changed in the 2nd half.
11 months ago
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 06: Terry Bussey #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies catches a pass for a...
Brian Preece, Digital Sports Producer, KSL Sports

Texas A&M races past Utah State football

Texas A&M was the superior Aggie on Saturday, but Utah State football battled until the final whistle in a 44-22 loss in College Station.
11 months ago
SLCC Redwood Road campus in Taylorsville on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. bomb...
Bryanna Willis

Budget cuts force SLCC Community Writing Center to close just before 25th anniversary

The Salt Lake Community College Community Writing Center is expected to close next summer.
11 months ago
A sign on the campus of the University of Utah. (Jordan Allred/Deseret News)...
Heather Peterson

University of Utah students protest course schedule change

Students at the University of Utah are pushing back against the school's move to schedule more classes outside of prime hours.
11 months ago
University of Utah...
Josuee Sanchez

University of Utah to offer more classes outside of ‘primetime hours’

"Primetime hours" are the time frame during which most classes are offered, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
11 months ago
(FILE) Utah Tech University in St. George is pictured on Friday June 10, 2022....
Michelle Lee

22-year-old dies after falling from balcony at Utah Tech University, officials say

The St. George Fire Department and Gold Cross Ambulance responded to a fall from a balcony at a student housing building at the Utah Tech University campus Sunday evening.
11 months ago
East High School's clocktower is seen in Denver on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Thomas Peiper...
Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

Denver school district pushes back but hasn’t decided whether to change all-gender bathrooms

Denver school officials pushed back Friday against a U.S. Education Department finding that its all-gender bathrooms violate Title IX protections against sex-based discrimination, accusing the Trump administration of using that law to promote an “anti-trans agenda.”
11 months ago
A former Utah State University club president was sentenced last week to two years in prison for st...
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com

Ex-USU student sent to prison in fraud case tied to student club

Mubarak Sulaiman Ukashat, 38, of Kaysville, was a graduate student at USU and formerly the president of the Student Association Muslim Students Club. 
11 months ago