Faculty-Staff & Graduate Edition—Aug. 18, 2026
Dignitaries from Native American communities and ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ leadership participate in a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the Code Talker Hall dedication ceremony on Aug. 12. Photo by Glenn Asakawa/ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ.
The new 332-bed residence hall honors the legacy of Native American Code Talkers while expanding on-campus housing for transfer and returning undergraduates.
Campus Community
A new charge for leadership at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ
Chancellor Justin Schwartz has been named the Newton Chair to advance leadership development across the university.
Candace Smith named chief communications and engagement officer at RTD
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Candace Smith will depart ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ to become chief communications and engagement officer for the Regional Transportation District (RTD).
Research security training expands to all federal grants and contracts
Federal research security training requirements are expanding, including changes from NASA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Learn how ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ is helping researchers meet the new requirements while safeguarding funding and research integrity.
For Graduate Students
Your front-row seat to the Sundance Film Festival starts at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ
As the official university partner of the Sundance Film Festival, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ and Sundance Institute will launch a year of academic, creative and experiential programming that extends far beyond the festival itself.
ChatGPT Edu now available for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ students
ChatGPT Edu provides access to a higher education-focused AI platform with enhanced privacy protections and advanced features. Eligible students must complete the required 30-minute training to gain access and learn how to use AI tools responsibly, safely and effectively.
Events & Exhibits
Faculty Tuesdays returns with world premieres, beloved classics
Catch performances by renowned College of Music faculty artists most Tuesday evenings during the academic year. The chamber recital series kicks off Aug. 25 with the Thompson Jazz Faculty.
Tips & Resources
New ChatGPT Edu training now required for access
UMC dining returns with updated spaces and a new café
Latest Canvas updates and start-of-term tips
How on-campus employment supports student success
Explore Disability Services workshops for faculty, staff
Build your funding strategy: PI Academy, seed grants and research networking events
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