This past winter, I joined the College of Nursing as the new director of advancement. While the College of Nursing has been a new learning experience for me, the U is not. I previously had the privilege of working with the College of Fine Arts advancement team for eight years. Before that, I worked in […]
Read MoreUniversity Advancement is a sponsor for the Lauren McCluskey Race for Campus Safety. The race will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at McCarthey Family Track and Field. As part of our event sponsorship, we receive 15 complimentary race registrations. To claim them, please use this discount code* during registration: advancement Visit the race […]
Read MoreFinally, a coworker who loves first drafts. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the power to change the way you work—for the better (that em dash was human-generated, btw). But knowing how to use it responsibly is the key to truly elevating your work experience. This course introduces practical AI skills designed specifically for your University Advancement […]
Read MoreThis year’s Employee Appreciation Day (EAD) will take place tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Faculty and staff from the University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and University of Utah Health—including student employees—are invited to attend. You can enter EAD through two entrance gates: Gate D on the west side […]
Read MoreHails Krysten Reilly, Assistant Director of Development, David Eccles School of Business
Read MoreAs we look to the horizon of University Advancement, I am incredibly energized by the transformative work currently underway. We are at a pivotal moment where our technology, data, and human brilliance are converging to redefine how we engage with our philanthropic community. Before sharing some personal news, I want to take a moment to celebrate the […]
Read MoreDear Pipeline Penny, As we’re just a few weeks into fiscal year 2027, I’m excited to hit the ground running and meet my goals. I hope you can help me understand what goals I can set and how I can best track them over the next several months. —Eager Goal Setter Dear Eager Goal Setter, I’m so […]
Read MoreSeptember and October deadlines specify requirements for drafted and signed gift agreements. September 30, 2026: Any endowment gift not meeting the new endowment minimums but allowed to proceed as of June 30 must have a drafted gift agreement provided to the donor for review and approval. Gifts that do not meet this requirement as of September 30 will not […]
Read MoreLinks to the September 1, 2026, UWAM recording and slide deck Couldn’t make it to this week’s University Wide Advancement Meeting or want a refresher? You can watch the full recording on LearningHub and view the UWAM slide deck. Additionally, we’d appreciate any feedback you’d like to share on September’s UWAM. Gift ideas for the Stewardship team’s […]
Read MoreOn August 19, the dedication of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine welcomed the first cohort of medical students to the building and honored the generosity of the Eccles family foundations, as well as several other donors who helped bring the building to life. Yesterday, Huntsman Cancer Institute in Vineyard held its Cornerstone Celebration […]
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