As one of America's leading research universities, the University of Utah is helping us understand, respond to and treat coronavirus. In this podcast, Diane Pataki, associate vice president for research, and Lindsay Keegan, research assistant professor in Internal Medicine and a theoretical biologist, talk about research projects now underway on campus. And researchers: Diane shares information about how you can help our health care providers with personal protective equipment. Recorded on Thursday, March 26, 2020.

A message to students on March 18, 2020.

A message to the University of Utah campus on March 16, 2020, from President Ruth Watkins.

On Thursday, March 12, University of Utah President Ruth Watkins joined state leaders in officially announcing changes enacted at the U to slow the spread of coronavirus. In this podcast, President Watkins, Mike Good, senior vice president of Health Sciences, and Dan Reed, senior vice president for Academic Affairs, share a general overview of what is happening on campus. The website referred to in the podcast is: dps.utah.edu/coronavirus. Announcement distributed on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

The University of Utah has a sizable impact on the state's economy—from jobs to research funding to societal benefits. Juliette Tennert, director of economics and public policy research at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, provides a sneak peek at a new report the institute will issue this month on the U's economic contribution. Recorded on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Thanks to Andrea Smardon, Brooke Adams and Dave White for technical assistance. Music by Taylor Hartley.

Marlon Lynch is the University of Utah’s new chief safety officer—a first not only for the university, but for higher education in Utah. Marlon brings decades of experience in campus safety to his new role at the U. Learn how Marlon is shaping priorities and his plans for engaging with students, our campus and the broader community.

Recorded on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Music by Taylor Hartley. Thanks to Andrea Smardon, Paul Gabrielsen, Brooke Adams and Dave White for technical assistance.

Jason Perry, vice president for government relations and director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, talks about the 2020 legislative process. Jason also shares examples of the exceptional experiences Hinckley interns gain through service around the world.

Recorded on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Thanks to Andrea Smardon, Paul Gabrielsen, Lisa Potter, Brooke Adams, and Dave White for technical assistance.

By virtually every measure, the University of Utah is on the rise. What makes us such a great university? It's the people who are with us. I'll introduce you to some of these great people—to our students, our faculty and our staff, researchers and members of our community who are joining us in the mission of the University of Utah.