News and Events


May 8, 2009

U of U 2009 Rosenblatt Prize

Zeev Vardeny

The 2009 Rosenblatt Prize has been awarded to Zeev "Valy" Vardeny, distinguished professor of physics. The $40,000 gift is presented annually to a faculty member who displays excellence in teaching, research and administrative efforts.


November 2, 2009

Deadline for applying for Spring 2010 graduation

The deadline for applying for graduation in the Spring 2010 semester is November 2, 2009. Please contact 801.581.7642 with any questions, or see the Master's and Doctoral calendars for more information.


October 30, 2009

Format Approval Deadline for Theses and Dissertations Approaching

The fall 2009 thesis and dissertation format approval deadline is coming up! Manuscripts are due by October 30, 2009. For more information call 801.581.8893, 801.581.5076, or 801.581.7643. For an overview of Thesis Office deadlines, see the Master's Calendar and the Doctoral Calendar.


May 27, 2009

New Graduate School Dean Announced

Chuck Wight

Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Studies Charles A. Wight has been selected from a pool of nearly a dozen candidates to be the new Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Utah. He replaces David Chapman who will return to teaching and academic research.

For more information, please see the official announcement.


April 3, 2009

ITA Registration Open

Registration for the International Teaching Assistant Program is now open. Check out the ITA pages for more details, and/or contact the program coordinator, Diane Cotsonas, at diane.cotsonas@gradschool.utah.edu.


April 3, 2009

Dean Search Feedback Survey Available

A survey is now available for interested parties to submit their feedback regarding the finalist candidates in the Graduate School dean search. Please take a moment and let us know your impressions!


Updated April 6, 2009

Graduate School Dean Search Public Presentations

The finalist candidates of the Graduate School dean search will have public presentations on the following dates:

Eric Hinderaker (Department of History)
Curriculum Vitae

Date: April 3, 2009
Time: Noon - 1:00p
Place:Fine Arts Auditorium (Map)

Kathleen Mooney (College of Nursing)
Curriculum Vitae

Date: April 7, 2009
Time: Noon - 1:00p
Place: 295 Sutton (FASB) (Map)

Charles Wight (Department of Chemistry)
Curriculum Vitae

Date: April 8, 2009
Time: Noon - 1:00p
Place:Fine Arts Auditorium (Map)

More information is available on the dean search announcement.


Updated March 6, 2009

Graduate School Dean Search Under Way

The University is actively engaged in an internal search for the position of Dean of the Graduate School. The deadline for nominations and applications is March 9, 2009. Please see the official announcement for more information. A list of committee members is also available.


March 3, 2009

2009 Mentor Award Recipients

Fred Adler Denise Dearing Robert Marc

We are extremely pleased to announce winners of the 2009 Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Mentor Awards.


January 5, 2009

2009 Distinguished Mentor Nominations

Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Distinguished Mentor Award nominations are now being accepted. The deadline for nominations is February 6, 2009


November 24, 2008

2009 Rosenblatt Nominations

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The nomination deadline for the 2009 Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence is January 30, 2009.


Updated: October 3, 2008

3rd Annual Postdoctoral Scholar Meeting

Flyer Thumbnail Free professional program designed specifically for all University Postdoctoral Scholars will be held November 7, 2008 at University Park Marriott Hotel. Faculty Mentors and Graduate Students who are thinking about postdoctoral training are also welcome to attend. More information available from the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Research Education website, or download a meeting flyer. You can also contact the Postdoctoral Affairs Office at 801.585.0361.


May 14, 2008

International Teaching Assistant Program

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Departments may now register students for the 2008-2009 ITA Program. The certification process begins with testing for admission to the August 12-20 Pre-Fall ITA Workshop. Contact Diane Cotsonas, ITA Program Coordinator for details.


May 2, 2008

U of U 2008 Rosenblatt Prize

Bob Goldberg

The 2008 Rosenblatt Prize has been awarded to Robert A. Goldberg, professor of history and director of the Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Humanities Center.


April 22, 2008

2008 Mentor Award Recipients

Phyllis Coley Robert Goldberg Gary Keck

We are extremely pleased to announce winners of the 2008 Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Mentor Awards.


January 10, 2008

2008 Distinguished Mentor Nominations

Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Distinguished Mentor Award nominations are now being accepted. The deadline for nominations is March 7, 2008.


November 29, 2007

2008 Rosenblatt Nominations

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The nomination deadline for the 2008 Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence is February 1, 2008.


August 3, 2007

2nd Annual Postdoctoral Scholar Meeting

Free professional program designed specifically for all University Postdoctoral Scholars will be held October 26, 2007 at the Salt Lake City Marriott University Park Hotel. For registration and more information visit Research Education's Site or download a flyer.


July 31, 2007

Tuition Benefit Program Training

The Graduate School is pleased to announce that on August 8th, 2007 we will be offering two sessions of training for the Tuition Benefit Program and Graduate Student Subsidized Health Insurance Program.
Update: training materials are now available: Morning Session & Afternoon Session


June 5, 2007

2007-2008 Fellowship Awards

We are pleased to announce the recipients of numerous fellowships, assistantships and scholarships.


May 4, 2007

U of U 2007 Rosenblatt Prize Awarded

Mary Beckerle

U of U 2007 Rosenblatt Prize Awarded to Mary C. Beckerle, professor of biology and executive director of Huntsman Cancer Institute.


May 1, 2007

2007 Mentor Award Recipients

Susan Beck Peter Philips Carl Thummel

We are extremely pleased to announce winners of the 2007 Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Mentor Awards .


March 19, 2007

ITA Program Workshop

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The International Teaching Assistant Program certification process begins with testing for admission to the Pre-Fall ITA Workshop being held this year from August 7 through August 15. Contact Diane Cotsonas, ITA Program Coordinator for details (801.585.6659 or diane.cotsonas@gradschool.utah.edu).


January 17, 2007

2007 Distinguished Mentor Nominations

Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Distinguished Mentor Award nominations are now being accepted. The deadline for nominations is March 30, 2007.


January 10, 2007

2007 Rosenblatt Nominations

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The nomination deadline for the 2007 Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence is February 23, 2007.


November 29, 2006

Graduate Financial Assistance Opportunities

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University-Sponsored Fellowships & Scholarships available for the 2007-08 academic year.


November 21, 2006

Tuition Benefit Program Training

The Graduate School is pleased to announce that on December 6, 2006 we will be offering two sessions of training for the Tuition Benefit Program and Graduate Student Subsidized Health Insurance Program.
Update: training materials are now available


September 29, 2006

Office of Diversity

Sweeney Windchief

The Graduate School is pleased to announce the official opening of the Office of Diversity . The office is guided by Sweeney Windchief, M.A., and Assistant Dean for Diversity.


September 27, 2006

1st Annual Postdoctoral Scholar Meeting

Free professional program designed specifically for all University Postdoctoral Scholars will be held October 27, 2006 at the Salt Lake City Marriott University Park Hotel.


May 24, 2006

2006-2007 Fellowship Awards

We are pleased to announce the recipients of numerous fellowships, assistantships and scholarships.


May 5, 2006

U of U 2006 Rosenblatt Prize Awarded

David Chapman

U of U 2006 Rosenblatt Prize Awarded to David S. Chapman, professor of geology & geophysics and Dean of the Graduate School.


May 2, 2006

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Professional Programs

Nancy Nickman

The Graduate School is pleased to announce the official opening of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Professional Programs.


May 1, 2006

2006 Mentor Award Recipients

Cynthia Berg Chris Ireland Mary Lucero

The first-annual Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Mentor Awards have been announced.


April 10, 2006

ITA Program Workshop

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The International Teaching Assistant Program certification process begins for most students with the Pre-Fall 2006 ITA Workshop being held this year from August 8 through August 17. For more information, see the ITA page.