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In "U Rising," University of Utah President Ruth V. Watkins engages in insightful conversations with students, staff, faculty, alumni and community stakeholders who are at the center of the state's flagship research university. President Watkins also connects with other thought leaders to give listeners a fresh take on top issues and innovations in higher education in Utah and across the country.
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A conversation with Dr. Michael Good on his new role as interim president
Hidden gemIn U Rising, Ruth Watkins introduces Dr.
Apr 6, 2021·45m·3 clips - 2
Meet the new CEO of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute
Hidden gemRuth Watkins frames this U Rising episode around Utah's mental-health burden and introduces Dr.
Apr 1, 2021·42m·3 clips - 3
The U gets a gold star for its sustainability efforts
Hidden gemU Rising's The U gets a gold star for its sustainability efforts centers on the University of Utah's STARS gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Mar 29, 2021·39m·3 clips - 4
The U’s Board of Trustees: Its duties and role in the presidential search
Hidden gemChristian Gardner says the board is there “to be a voice in the community” and “represent the community as its public institution.”
Mar 19, 2021·30m·2 clips - 5
SafeU Ambassador program aims to hire students to work on campus safety projects
Hidden gemThe Safe U Ambassador program will pay students $11 an hour for about 10 hours a week.
Mar 12, 2021·24m·1 clip - 6
The Justice Lab at the U’s College of Law partnered with Salt Lake County to find answers to a big problem
Mar 5, 2021·22m - 7
Osher Institute makes lifelong learning easy — and fun!
Feb 26, 2021·28m - 8
Hope Corps puts students, businesses and nonprofits on path to success
Feb 18, 2021·23m - 9
Helping faculty — and students — navigate a pandemic
Feb 8, 2021·34m - 10
A conversation about civility with Gail Miller
Jan 29, 2021·29m - 11
A conversation about civility with Gail Miller
Jan 29, 2021·29m - 12
A “Good Trouble” conversation with Emma Houston and Nubia Peña
Jan 22, 2021·34m - 13
A “Good Trouble” conversation with Emma Houston and Nubia Peña
Jan 22, 2021·34m - 14
Here’s what a key lawmaker is thinking about as the 2021 Legislature gets to work
Jan 19, 2021·30m - 15
Here’s what a key lawmaker is thinking about as the 2021 Legislature gets to work
Jan 19, 2021·30m - 16
Keeping you digitally connected during the pandemic
Jan 14, 2021·34m - 17
Keeping you digitally connected during the pandemic
Jan 14, 2021·34m - 18
Experience curators help students belong, connect, engage and transform
Dec 23, 2020·27m - 19
Two nurses share their experiences working with COVID-19 patients
Dec 14, 2020·30m - 20
Dr. Andy Pavia on what you should know about the coronavirus vaccine
Dec 11, 2020·39m - 21
A conversation with Pierre Lassonde and his advice to three student entrepreneurs
University of Utah President Ruth V.
Dec 7, 2020·45m - 22
Research Park: A look back, a look forward at this award-winning innovation ecosystem
Nov 25, 2020·24m - 23
APLU recognizes U—and PIVOT Center—for its innovation and economic impact
Nov 17, 2020·34m - 24
Rich Brown on the new endowed dean's chair at the College of Engineering
Nov 10, 2020·36m - 25
Your well-being matters: How the University Counseling Center can help
Nov 2, 2020·27m - 26
A conversation with 2020 MacArthur Fellow Nels Elde
University of Utah President Ruth Watkins interviews MacArthur Fellow and evolutionary geneticist Nels Elde about his research and the surprise of receiving the genius grant.
Oct 27, 2020·21m - 27
The U’s Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement
Oct 20, 2020·21m - 28
U team provides daily tips for parenting in a pandemic
Oct 14, 2020·19m - 29
Nursing during the time of COVID-19
Oct 9, 2020·45m - 30
The Presidential Internship Program
Oct 6, 2020·21m - 31
U Research committed to anti-racist actions
Sep 30, 2020·26m - 32
U launches new Center for Violence Prevention
Sep 21, 2020·24m - 33
How the U is helping Utahns reskill and upskill in the pandemic
Sep 8, 2020·22m - 34
Dean Martell Teasley setting national path for social work on anti-racism
Aug 28, 2020·32m - 35
Helping our student athletes succeed: A conversation with Karen Paisley
Aug 26, 2020·24m - 36
What our researchers are learning about COVID-19
Aug 20, 2020·47m - 37
SVP Dan Reed on our fall semester plan
Aug 13, 2020·32m - 38
The SAGE approach to helping students succeed
Aug 3, 2020·21m - 39
Opening doors: Test optional admissions and the For Utah Scholarship
Jul 28, 2020·24m - 40
Making a difference for the Navajo Nation and other tribes
Jul 6, 2020·34m - 41
One U Thriving: How can we make this a better place?
Jun 29, 2020·32m - 42
A new beginning in campus safety
Jun 25, 2020·44m - 43
When talking makes a difference
Jun 22, 2020·29m - 44
"Maybe it’s time for us to get uncomfortable"
Jun 19, 2020·30m - 45
From iPads for patients to aid for students: Making a difference at the U
Jun 16, 2020·18m - 46
Leading the hope for change
Jun 12, 2020·32m - 47
U students explore truth, deception and information disorder
Jun 8, 2020·43m - 48
Thriving when faced with life challenges and stressors—and the not so-secret keys to happiness
University of Utah President Ruth Watkins interviews happiness researcher Ed Diener and others about the science of well-being.
Jun 1, 2020·39m - 49
#NewToTheU: Meet Connor, Maggie and Olivia, members of the Class of 2024
May 28, 2020·22m - 50
Gretchen Dietrich: UMFA and the magic of helping people discover art
May 23, 2020·26m