T. Chase Hagood, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Student Success

Dear Colleagues,

As we reflect at the end of another remarkable academic year at the University of Utah, it is with great joy that we celebrate the myriad successes achieved across our campus. From groundbreaking research to inspiring community initiatives, the true essence of our accomplishments lies in the dedication and passion of the people who make up the U! It is your hard work, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence that propel us forward and shape our vibrant academic community. The coming weeks will see several moments and opportunities to recognize, honor, and celebrate each of you for your invaluable contributions, as together we continue to build a legacy of success and innovation at the University of Utah for and with students.

As always, Go Utah! 
Chase 

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From April 14th - April 24th, graduating students from the Community Engaged Learning (CEL) program will present their Capstone projects. Developed in partnership with community organizations and guided by faculty mentors, they are designed to support community goals and sustainably address unmet needs. For example,  Lydia Altamiranda developed two pilot programs: an outreach plan and a mentorship program for domestic and sexual violence survivors, with a focus on supporting Hispanic communities.

If you’d like to attend one or more of these inspiring virtual presentations and celebrate students making an impact, please contact Gaelle Perrier at gaelle.perrier@utah.edu. 

Join us on April 9 from 5:30–6:30 PM for the Community Engagement Showcase, featuring lightning pitches from University of Utah faculty, staff, students, and community partners working on impactful, reciprocal partnerships—followed by a reception. Sponsored by Provost Mitzi Montoya and SVP for Health Sciences Bob Carter, the event will award $10,000 to support outstanding community-engaged work. The showcase will take place in the auditorium on the first floor of the Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts and Education Complex. 

On April 9, the Office of Undergraduate Research will celebrate the competitively selected Outstanding Undergraduate Research and Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Awardees. Scholarship and prize winners are also announced and recognized during this ceremony. This event fosters a healthy research culture as one that includes recognition. The ceremony will be live streamed on April 9 on the OUR website and the recording will also be available to view later that week. 

Every spring, the Office of Undergraduate Research organizes Undergraduate Research Spring Symposium premiering the best of undergraduate research at the University of Utah. This year’s
symposium held on April 2 included 272 undergraduate researchers presenting their research in a variety of fields and disciplines from the creative and performing arts, humanities, health and medicine, STEM, and social sciences.

Please join us at 4:30 pm on April 15 at the Sill Center for the presentation of the Ivory Community Leadership Award and the John G. Francis Prize for Undergraduate Student Mentoring. 

Bringing you stories, insights, and experiences from voices across the higher education sector. Hosted by T. Chase Hagood. This podcast fosters community and collaboration—highlighting the challenges and successes of leading transformative change in higher education. 

Watch the latest episode, a conversation  about transfer success with U President Taylor Randall and SLCC President Greg Peterson.

The Office of Undergraduate Studies supports an exceptional educational experience for students from admission to graduation, and beyond. We offer a range of programs and resources designed to ensure students succeed at the U. 

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