University of Utah Alumni

It’s beginning to look a lot like homecoming... 🎶

🔗 Visit UHomecoming.com for the full event rundown.

Save $5 when you sign up for our U Alumni Scholarship 5K before 11:59 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 11‼️

Pull out the leashes, strollers, and your fastest shoes, and get ready to take a lap around campus with your U alumni family in the spirit of student scholarships. 👟

🙌 $5 of each registration directly supports current and incoming students through our scholarship fund.

🔗 Register today at the link below with code 𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐍𝐈𝟐𝟒 and we'll see you on the course!

https://ow.ly/IOGy50Tkq7r

**The exact racecourse is subject to minor changes due to campus construction.

2️⃣ days until we get to rally behind again‼️

Get the crew together this Saturday and stop by our Utah Family Tailgate for some good eats, drinks, games, and plenty of U spirit.

🔗 Visit our Tailgate Central at the link below to register.
https://ow.ly/B6Zc50TgxGF

We can't wait to see you all soon! 🙌

Congratulations to Utah legend, Alex Smith for being the first inducted into The University of Utah Athletics' Ring of Honor�

�: The University of Utah Athletics, Utah Football

� Learn more about the Ring of Honor at the link below.

https://ow.ly/JMAJ50Ta0st

What a time we had in San Diego for our annual beach picnic with our alum family! 🙌

Today, we’re celebrating a true Utah legend—happy birthday, Spence Eccles BS’56! 🎂

Your unwavering support has left an indelible mark on The University of Utah enriching our community in countless ways.

Here’s to you, and a year filled with joy, Spence!

Hey runners, walkers, joggers, skippers, and friends‼️

Our annual Utah Scholarship 5K is coming up on September 21, kicking off our week of Homecoming festivities.

The good news for you is that you are early to the starting line and eligible to receive $10 OFF of your registration when you sign up before August 31.

As always, $5 from each registration will go towards the U Alumni scholarship fund, directly supporting both current and upcoming students.

🔗 Visit the link in our below for all the details & registration.

https://ow.ly/Ah6t50SXTr7

Remember the excitement and butterflies on your very first day of university?

Those first steps onto campus, the thrill of meeting new friends, and the promise of an incredible adventure ahead - it's a feeling that never quite fades!

Well the first day of school is in the books. If it's got you taking a trip down memory lane we'd love to hear it. What lesson or experience from those early days still sticks with you today?

Comment below and let's get nostalgic together, U Alumni. The university experience is truly unique, and we're proud to be part of this incredible community.

Honoring the voices and stories of our Black community is at the heart of Black Homecoming.

Each year, this event offers a platform for Black students, alumni, and staff to share their experiences in a panel-style talk, fostering understanding, connection, and a stronger sense of belonging for all! ⭐

🔗 Learn more and sign up at UHomecoming.com!

Did you know the creator of Pong, the very first video game, is a The University of Utah alum?

Nolan Bushnell BS'68 has a wildly impressive track record of innovation within the video game and technology industries.

Amongst his time founding many video game and technology companies, Bushnell also became known as the first tech incubator in Silicon Valley.

Which event would you medal in? 🤔

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Wishing all of The University of Utah Athletics alums the very best as they take the world's stage in Paris!

🇺🇸 Representing team USA is Dennis Connors MS'14 and Lexi Lagan BS'17 in para cycling and 10m air pistol shooting.

🇳🇴 Josefine Eriksen will be hitting the track, representing team Norway in the 4x400m relay.

🇸🇪 Emilia Nilsson Garip will be diving into the deep end for team Sweden.

🇨🇦 Simone Plourde will be running the 1500m as Kim Gaucher, Paige Crozon, and Michelle Plouffe take to the court in 3x3 basketball for team Canada.

Keep an eye out for your fellow alums throughout the festivities! 🥇🥈🥉

We had a blast on the party patio Tuesday night for the Salt Lake Bees vs. the El Paso Chihuahuas for our Young Alumni Night! ⚾

🚨 Denver alums, we have a treat for you just around the corner on Tuesday, August 6.

We're going to be at the Denver Rockies' stadium for a picnic and a ball game.

🔗 Catch all the details and sign up at the link below!

https://ow.ly/BBOP50SKrSH

We are proud to share that alum Lee Isaac Chung MFA'04 directed the movie “Twisters,” releasing tomorrow, July 19 in theaters. �

Chung's debut feature, Munyurangabo (2007), was an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival and the first narrative feature in the Kinyarwanda language.

Chung achieved widespread acclaim with his semi-autobiographical film Minari (2020), earning numerous major awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film, and nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay at the 93rd Academy Awards. In 2023, he directed an episode in the third season of the Star Wars series The Mandalorian.

His journey reflects a dedication to both his personal vision and mentoring the next generation of filmmakers.

Photo: Melinda Sue Gordon

Wishing our alumni family a happy and healthy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🙌

Calling all University of Utah alumni—the Office of Alumni Relations is thrilled to announce the relaunch of our Regional and Affinity Alumni Chapter programs! 🙌

No matter where you are in the world, we want to help you recapture the camaraderie of your college days. We're creating more opportunities for you to get engage, through Regional Chapters close to home or Affinity Chapters for your shared interests.

✅ The best part? It's 100% free to sign up! Benefits include:

• Be the first to know about U Alumni events in your area via text message
• 50% off select events
• Receive a welcome gift upon joining
• New monthly chapter recaps delivered to your inbox
• Opportunities to volunteer to be a leader in your chapter

Don't miss out—sign up for your free chapter membership today and connect with fellow U Alumni in your neck of the woods!

⛓ Join a chapter today at the link below!

https://ow.ly/tbz250SteXI

Jacob Parkin BS'21 MSIS'22, recently shed some light for us on the value of building mentor/mentee relationships in his life.

"Mentoring not only helped me achieve goals that were outside my comfort zone, but also expanded my vision on what opportunities are truly available.

Mentors have helped me academically, spiritually, socially, and in my career. Learning from another’s experience gives me confidence to move forward. Passing along this knowledge to mentees solidifies what I have learned and fosters strong relationships. It takes a village, and there are a plethora of people to learn from at the U!"

🔗 Visit the link below to join Forever Utah and find your mentor/mentee match!

https://forever.utah.edu/

7,000 users�

We want to thank all of you for being on Forever Utah, our one-stop-shop for students, alums, faculty & staff alike to connect, find mentorship, share job postings, and so much more.

� Join in on the fun at the link below!

https://forever.utah.edu/

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of 2017 Founders Day honoree Bruce Bastian (B.A. and M.A., Brigham Young University).

A tech giant and philanthropist, Bastian generously supported The University of Utah's mission for decades in areas from the humanities to the hospital.

Bastian cofounded WordPerfect, which revolutionized word processing and document-generating features still relied upon today in any word processing or email application.

Bastian used his success to found the B.W. Bastian Foundation, which focuses its gifts on diversity, the underserved, and the arts in education.

To the U alone, he has given 55 Steinway pianos, a major contribution for renovations to Kingsbury Hall, annual support to the University’s LGBT Resource Center and U Pride, and thousands of dollars to other areas, including a College of Social Work social justice speaker series.

Wishing all of the fathers out there a very happy Father's Day! 🙌

Introducing the Utah Pass�

All six home games in Rice-Eccles Stadium for $349. ��

� Get all the details: https://utahtickets.com/football/

Join us alums, on a once-in-a-lifetime guided trip to Cuba. 🇨🇺

From Old Havana’s Historic Center to Viñales Valley National Monument, the trip will be jam-packed with expert-guided tours, authentic Cuban cuisine, and sight-seeing.

For the full itinerary and all of the details, follow the link below!

https://ow.ly/e8Gn50Sfx6X

*Spaces limited to 20 travelers.

A look back on the earlier days of the Marriott Library 👀

The library on campus has stood in multiple places on campus since the first University of Utah librarian was hired in 1850.

Before the current 5-story J. Willard Marriott Library was built in 1969, the library was housed in the LeRoy Cowles Building in 1900 and the George Thomas Library Building in 1935, both on Presidents Circle.

The move to the current location and name came after J. Willard Marriott contributed $1 million towards library collections, the greatest gift received by the university at the time.

How often did you find yourself studying and working with others in the library?