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The future is not built by waiting around, it’s built by individuals that see a bright future and then actually go move it forward. deseret.com/utah/2026/08/08/…
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How U are you? Have you hiked to the Block U? Cheered with @TheMUSS?
Test your University of Utah credentials with our U-themed bingo card in the latest issue of University of Utah Magazine. #GoUtes
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Update for the #BonnevilleFire east of Salt Lake City
The fire was mapped at 495 acres and is now 5% contained. Containment is mostly on the west portion of the fire. The Northern Utah Type 3 Incident Management Team is managing the fire and should be able to provide a map of the fire tomorrow. There was moderate fire behavior today, making small runs in the dry grass but slowing to a creep in the more dense vegetation (brush).
Arlington Hills area (11th Avenue to Tomahawk Drive) is under a “READY” status for evacuations, per @SLCFD. This does not mean there is an immediate threat, but is simply to help residents prepare in case the fire behavior increases in the direction of the community. Residents in this community, as well as other surrounding areas, should continue to stay informed of the status of the fire. Red Butte Gardens and the Utah Museum of Natural History are open, with cautions to visitors to stay alert to fire updates. There are currently no impacts to businesses on the U of U campus or nearby hospitals.
On the east side, the fire has crested the Van Cott peak, and is moving slowly down the mountain. Aerial resources provided fire retardant and water drops to slow the progress further into Red Butte and Dry Creek drainages. Firefighters are working diligently to keep the fire from progressing further east and keeping it away from Emigration Canyon, one of the largest Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas in the nation. There are currently no impacts at this time to the Canyon, but residents should continue to follow fire updates.
Due to the cooler temperatures settling in overnight, residents can expect to see smoke settle into the valley again tonight. This inversion usually lifts midmorning as it warms. Those with sensitive health conditions should take the necessary precautions. The increase in smoke does not necessarily mean an increase in fire behavior.
We ask that residents continue to avoid the area and trails. Law enforcement is patrolling the trail system, looking for violators and/or drones impeding the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR). Today we had a drone intrusion. When unauthorized drones are present, firefighting helicopters and aircraft are forced to suspend operations, delay suppression efforts, and increasing the risk to both responders and the community.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Parrott, SLC tribune
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#BonnevilleFire morning update for 6-21-26. Currently mapped at 395 acres and 0% contained. The fire remained active overnight, and firefighters worked the perimeter throughout the night.
Still no residences under evacuation, and the shelter in place was lifted around midnight last night. We still ask residents and the public to avoid the area as much as possible to not impede firefighter traffic.
A TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) is in place over the fire area. Drones are prohibited within the TFR. The trails in the area are also closed (Bonneville Trail, City Creek, Dry Creek, Red Butte). Law enforcement will be patrolling the area and dealing with and intrusions, either drones or trails.
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Data Friday: A bachelor’s degree from a Utah public college means individuals can earn an average median wage 64% higher than their peers without a credential. Certificate holders can earn 10% more on average, and associate degree holders can earn 19% more.
#HigherEdLiftsUtah
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The Summer 2025 issue of University of Utah Magazine is out and in mailboxes! 🌲
Read about campus’s living tree museum, the powerful ripple effect of university research, a U alum who’s revolutionizing health care in rural Ghana, and more.
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The Lassonde Family Foundation has committed another $25 million to advance entrepreneurship at the University of Utah, the university announced today. Read more: lassonde.utah.edu/lassonde-f…
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We have setup a Federal Transition Guidance page to address campus community questions about changes to federal regulations, funding, and enforcement practices. utah.edu/federal-transition/
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"Using a sledgehammer instead of scalpel could kill the golden goose that pushes our economy and standard of living forward to a brighter future," @mikekofoed writes. deseret.com/opinion/2025/01/…
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I got to spend the day with the most amazing @Utah_Football fans who drive an antique fire truck to every home game carrying four generations of football tailgaters. It all started with a woman in the 1970's who bought the truck for the group👇 WATCH:
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Exciting news! In the coming weeks, U Alumni is rolling out the largest-scale alumni survey we’ve done in years.
Keep an eye out for the U Alumni Attitudinal Survey, which will hit your email inbox on Tuesday, March 19.
We can’t wait to hear from U!
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Had a great conversation with @USUAggies president Betsy Cantwell to kickoff her new "Future Casting" podcast. upr.org/podcast/future-casti…
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NEW @UUtah in Salt Lake City, UT will host the third and final general election presidential debate on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. #UtahDebate2024 #Debates2024
Bear attack survivor treated at University of Utah Hospital ready to win ‘round two’ sltrib.com/news/2023/10/13/b…
'College town magic': University of Utah opens final wing of first-year student housing village | KSL.com ksl.com/article/50731689/col…
Surprise, it’s college application season already! sltrib.com/sponsored/2023/09…
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Looking forward to this year’s special safety events. My thanks to @jjmccluskey and everyone involved!





















