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Faculty at the University of Utah say that political pressure and administrative decision making have raised concerns ab...
12/09/2025

Faculty at the University of Utah say that political pressure and administrative decision making have raised concerns about “fear of speaking out,” leading to what some describe as growing uncertainty in the relationship between faculty and university administration.

In interviews across multiple departments, faculty have said that legislative pressure, a “top-down” administration and limited opportunities for input on university decision-making have shaped campus climate. Administrators have previously said that they must balance feedback from campus constituencies with expectations from state leaders and governing bodies.

However, faculty members who spoke with The Chronicle say that these dynamics left some feeling consultation is inconsistent or irrelevant, and that speaking openly about academic changes could come with risks to their jobs.

“That’s why I’m here talking, as opposed to some of our members,” Carlos Martinez, the president of the United Campus Workers Union (UCW), said. “A lot of people have concerns they want to talk about, but don’t feel confident that if they were to speak out, there wouldn’t be some form of retaliation by their administrators.”

Faculty cite fear of speaking out, limited transparency and weakened shared governance as tensions with administration rise.

📌 Read more from Assistant News Editor Addy Cowley, News Editor Emerson Hagy, and News Writer Luca DiGregorio at the link in our bio.

✍️: Addy Cowley, Emerson Hagy, and Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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Last year on June 20, the University of Utah’s Women’s Resource Center (WRC) announced their closure as a result of HB26...
11/30/2025

Last year on June 20, the University of Utah’s Women’s Resource Center (WRC) announced their closure as a result of HB261, an anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) bill prohibiting identity centers on public Utah campuses. The center previously provided scholarships, counseling services and support groups for women at the U.

Currently, the U has two centers that conduct the services formerly administered by the WRC — the Center for Student Access and Resources and the University Counseling Center (UCC). The bill, HB261, marks broader federal moves to prohibit DEI measures in education as well as overall restrictions on higher education.

📌 Read more from News Writer Georgia Metcalf below.

✍️: Georgia Metcalf | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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The University of Utah’s football program has a deep and enriched history that dates all the way back to 1892. In the ea...
11/30/2025

The University of Utah’s football program has a deep and enriched history that dates all the way back to 1892. In the early days of football at the U, it was a lot more simpler than what we see today.

📌 Read more from Sports Writer Collyn Cowles at the link in our bio.

✍️ & 📸: Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle

Get prepared for finals week! Free energy drinks and snacks from 10.a.m - 2.p.m next Monday and Tuesday at the Union ! ...
11/26/2025

Get prepared for finals week! Free energy drinks and snacks from 10.a.m - 2.p.m next Monday and Tuesday at the Union !

Universities are often recognized as beacons of tolerance and critical thought, even as campuses grapple with rising ins...
11/23/2025

Universities are often recognized as beacons of tolerance and critical thought, even as campuses grapple with rising instances of antisemitism (anti-Jewish bias) and Islamophobia. Faculty are expected to lead conversations on complex and sensitive issues like these, make difficult ideas accessible, challenge prejudice and foster learning environments where all students feel respected and heard.

However, recent data highlight a subtle yet significant gap. Non-religious faculty, a growing national demographic, and a large percentage of faculty represented in this study appear to exhibit lower levels of confidence and engagement in addressing these issues. This does not necessarily indicate disinterest but may signal a call to action for more comprehensive support and training for educators on topics related to and across the academic spectrum.

We, as part of the InFORM project, surveyed nearly 1,000 faculty members about their opinions on various aspects of university life, including religion, antisemitism (anti-Jewish bias) and Islamophobia on campus.

📌 Read more from Guest Writer Matthew J. Mayhew at the link in our bio.

✍: Matthew J. Mayhew | The Utah Daily Chronicle
📷: Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle

Utah is on a roll. With a 55-28 win over Baylor, hopes of claiming a spot in the Big 12 Conference Championship Game on ...
11/22/2025

Utah is on a roll. With a 55-28 win over Baylor, hopes of claiming a spot in the Big 12 Conference Championship Game on Dec. 6 remain intact.

An overwhelming chunk of Utah’s offensive success came from the run game: 380 rushing yards and five touchdowns capped off an impressive performance by the offensive line on the road.

Superstar offensive tackle and projected first-round NFL draft pick Spencer Fano explained how it feels to be a part of an elite rushing attack. “It’s so much fun. You do your job and then you see these guys just running down the field, it’s so much fun, man.” Fano said. “I feel like we usually have a bunch of those short chip yards and take a lot of time off the clock, but today those guys were getting out there and making plays. They’re untouchable when they’re in the open field.”

📌 Read more from Sports Editor John Leone at the link in our bio.

✍: John Leone | The Daily Utah Chronicle
📸: Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., Kahlert Village went on lockdown due to a Salt Lake Police Department report ...
11/18/2025

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., Kahlert Village went on lockdown due to a Salt Lake Police Department report of an aggravated assault situation involving a girl being stabbed 15-20 times.

“Aggravated assault is an assault likely to cause serious bodily injury or death or with a weapon,” said U Police Sergeant Jason Miller in an in-person interview with The Chronicle.

Student accounts postulated that the stabbing was on the fourth floor of the Community Engagement tower. Kahlert Village residents claimed that the assailant was the victim’s boyfriend, who had an AR-15.

“It appears to be a swatting incident,” said President Taylor Randall to The Chronicle in a brief in-person exchange at the Department of Public Safety building at 9:00 p.m.

📌 Read more at the link in our bio.

✍️: Kate Brague, Will Ruzanski, Emerson Hagy, Georgia Metcalf, Teanna Sorensen, and Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle
📸: (Courtesy of Luke Hottenstein)

The first time students at the University of Utah learned about the changes the administration is making to the class sc...
11/18/2025

The first time students at the University of Utah learned about the changes the administration is making to the class schedule was through an Instagram post on Aug. 28 with the caption “so, about parking.” These changes will move some classes outside of primetime hours (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) so that by the fall of 2026, at least 40 percent of classes will be scheduled outside these hours.

After a negative reaction from students, including a petition to reverse the decision, the administration made another post claiming the motivation behind the change. “The real motivation for us is improving student success,” the post said. “Better scheduling helps students complete their degrees on time, which reduces tuition costs and allows them to enter the workforce sooner.”

📌 Read more from News Writer Luca DiGregorio at the link in our bio.

✍️: Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle
📸: Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle

Salt Lake City is a place that supports and nurtures art. From the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art to the Pioneer Theatr...
11/16/2025

Salt Lake City is a place that supports and nurtures art. From the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art to the Pioneer Theatre Company, there are plenty of places to go see and experience art. Naturally, Utah has its own premier, top-of-the-line spot for the grand and cherished art that is classical music. The Utah Symphony is the premier location for classical music in Utah.

The place of performance of the Utah Symphony is Maurice Abravanel Hall, a modern, gorgeous building that sets the right mood for the concerts. The actual performance hall itself creates a warm, relaxing atmosphere that gently guides the attention of the viewer to the stage. The stage has a square overlapping design, engaging the eyes to move across it and take it in.

📌 Read more from Arts Writer Luke Utley at the link in our bio.

✍: Luke Utley | The Utah Daily Chronicle
📷: Courtesy of the Utah Opera and Symphony

It’s a weeknight. After a little chit-chat and perhaps some food and drink outside, you and a few dozen other eager patr...
11/14/2025

It’s a weeknight. After a little chit-chat and perhaps some food and drink outside, you and a few dozen other eager patrons drift into one of two disarmingly large theaters. The room hums; old trailers, vintage ads and the occasional “The Simpsons” clip light up the big screen. Eventually, a staffer moseys to the front, introduces the feature and the room answers with loud applause.

That’s a typical free repertory night at Brewvies Cinema Pub, the bar-and-movie house at the corner of 700 S. and 200 West. Beyond serving in its capacity as a place to both drink alcohol and watch movies, a pastime of perhaps billions of people the world over, Brewvies has been fulfilling a very important need in the Salt Lake Valley for decades: accessible repertory programming.

📌 Read more from Arts Writer Samuel Loveland at the link in our bio.

✍: Samuel Loveland | The Daily Utah Chronicle
📸: Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle

A proposed anti-violence resolution was introduced and debated during the Associated Students of the University of Utah ...
11/12/2025

A proposed anti-violence resolution was introduced and debated during the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) general assembly meeting on Oct. 28 and approved at the following session on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Civic Engagement Committee Chair James VanLooy and Assembly Representative Ray Baker presented a new resolution condemning political violence on the University of Utah’s campus on behalf of ASUU. The measure, titled “JR 01 — A Resolution Condemning All Forms of Political Violence,” was tabled on Oct. 28 after debate exceeded the allotted time and later passed with amendments during the Nov. 4 session.

📌 Read more from News Writer Meadow Stewart at the link in our bio.

✍️: Meadow Stewart | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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11/12/2025

Publicly available payroll records show that the University of Utah’s highest-paid faculty member earned more than $1.7 million last year, over 10 times the average professor’s salary. The data reveal significant pay gaps between academic divisions and a growing concentration of high salaries within clinical and administrative positions.

📌 Read more from News Writer Anjali Iyer at the link in our bio.

✍️: Anjali Iyer | The Daily Utah Chronicle
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