Education

Utah’s largest school district just welcomed students back for the final time. Here’s how it will soon split into 3.

Carmen Nesbitt — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Orem • After 28 years with Alpine School District, Principal David Turner welcomed students back to Centennial Elementary on Wednesday with a deep sense of gratitude.

Utah just banned the book that inspired the hit film ‘Precious’ from all public schools

Carmen Nesbitt, Sean P. Means — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:01 +0000

With this addition, 37 books are now banned from public school shelves statewide.

The University of Utah’s new A.I. supercomputer can help solve ‘big problems,’ the school says — and it’s accepting pitches

Sydney Jezik — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:01 +0000

The University of Utah has a new supercomputer that could super-charge how fast researchers and innovators can tackle some of the state’s biggest problems.

The University of Utah’s new state-of-the-art medical school is now open to students. Take a look inside.

Courtney Tanner — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The University of Utah’s new medical school building is designed for the future — but it includes one very special nod to where it all started 107 years ago.

Photos: Here’s a look at Salt Lake City’s first day of school for 2026

Carmen Nesbitt — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:31:04 +0000

Salt Lake City students returned to class Tuesday as the new 2026-27 school year began.

Every single teacher at a private Utah school decided to resign this summer. Here’s what we know.

Carmen Nesbitt — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Every single teacher and staff member at a private Christian preschool and elementary school in Sandy resigned last month, ahead of the new academic year.

Utah’s best high schools: Did your school make the latest list?

Carmen Nesbitt — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

After being named Utah’s No. 1 high school for five years in a row, public charter Beehive Science and Technology Academy has been knocked out of the Top 10.

Here’s a look at the University of Utah’s record $10.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year

Courtney Tanner — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The U.’s total revenue has grown at a rate of about 60% over the past five years, its CFO said. It's estimated to come in at a record $10.6 billion for fiscal 2027.

‘A great competitor’: A Utah student-athlete wins Trump’s Patriot Games

Carmen Nesbitt — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:01 +0000

A Utah student-athlete won Trump's Patriot Games, and with it a $125,000 scholarship. One of his teachers calls him "a great leader and a great competitor."

Here’s what we know about the University of Utah’s updated in-office work requirements

Courtney Tanner — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The University of Utah will soon require that most employees come into the office at least three days a week.