Taylor Randall, UofU President

@uofupresident.bsky.social

The official Bluesky account for Dr. Taylor Randall, the 17th President of the University of Utah.

Founded in 1850, 46 years before Utah became a state, the @utah.edu has grown alongside the country, opening up a new frontier of innovation and public service and its presence continues to help shape the story of the American West. attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff...

America250: How the University of Utah helped shape the American West - @theU

The U has grown alongside the country, opening up a new frontier of innovation and public service.

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Developed by @uofubiochem.bsky.social scientists, a new kind of CRISPR that destroys cells rather than gene editing them has shown potential for killing sick cells while leaving healthy cells untouched. The technology could treat viral infections and cancer.

New kind of CRISPR could treat viral infection and cancer by shredding sick cells’ DNA - @theU

If it works in people, this could be a powerful tool to treat disease and advance research.

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The @hypothesisfund.bsky.social has awarded a prestigious seed grant to @uofubiology.bsky.social professor Talia Karasov, who researches the microbial weapons bacteria inflict on each other in an evolutionary arms race that might hold the keys to addressing the threat of antibiotic resistance.

U biologist wins seed grant to deepen research into tailocins, the weapons microbes use on each other - @theU

Hypothesis Fund supports early-stage innovative research that aims to improve the health of people and the planet.

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On May 13, nine finalists will pitch their solutions for the $250k Wilkes Prize at the annual @wilkescenter.bsky.social Climate Summit. The solutions range from low-carbon construction materials to cleaner chemical manufacturing and resilient agriculture.

9 global climate innovators named finalists for $250K Wilkes Prize - @theU

At the 2026 Wilkes Climate Summit on May 13, finalists will pitch their solutions, ranging from low-carbon construction materials to cleaner chemical manufacturing and resilient...

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Congratulations to Dr. Brenda Bass our 2026 Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence recipient. Dr. Bass has transformed our understanding of the relationship between RNA biochemistry and human disease, and has also consistently excelled in training and service. attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff...

Biochemist Brenda Bass wins Rosenblatt Prize - @theU

Distinguished professor helped reveal the inner workings of RNA, the molecule that carries genetic instruction for building proteins.

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Announcing the new Olympic Research Center for Societal Impact, designed to help establish Utah as a world-leading hub where economic insights, environmental science, business ethics & sustainability expertise intersect to shape the future of sports.

Research center explores Olympics’ societal impacts - @theU

U trustees endorse plan for interdisciplinary hub to study mega-events' economic, environmental and social dimensions on host communities.

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By hosting the USPTO on our campus, the @utah.edu is helping ensure that inventors, students, startups and established businesses across Utah have greater access to the tools and knowledge they need to protect ideas and bring new technologies to market. attheu.utah.edu/science-tech...

U to expand innovation support across West in partnership with USPTO - @theU

Federal patent officials celebrated a new community engagement office's opening Friday in Research Park.

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Today, we received approval to move forward to establish Utah Brands & Entertainment. A new company that will enable Utah Athletics to transition to a modernized business model, while allowing the U to serve its core academic, research and patient care missions. attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff...

The imperative to lead: The future of athletics at the U - @theU

This bold and innovative approach reflects the university’s commitment to modernization, entrepreneurship and reinvention.

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