Clarence Thomas

An aerial view of campus at the University of Utah, Oct. 4, 2020, in Salt Lake City.

Education

Supreme Court ruling on college affirmative action will minimally impact Utah

Curtis Booker

“Unlike some other institutions across the country, Utah public colleges and universities do not consider an applicant’s race or ethnicity when making admissions decisions," said a Utah System of Higher Ed spokesperson.

FILE - Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, arrives to watch a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy live-streamed into the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, March 16, 2022.

Politics & Government

Romney is still undecided on the Senate’s same-sex marriage equality vote

Saige Miller

The bill will need Republican support and at least 60 votes to defeat a filibuster in the Senate.

With the U.S. Capitol in the background, a person waves a rainbow flag as they participate in a rally in support of the LGBTQIA+ community at Freedom Plaza, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Washington. The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday, July, 19, 2022, to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access could jeopardize other rights criticized by many conservative Americans.

Politics & Government

Utah’s congressmen voted to acknowledge same-sex marriage. What’ll happen in the Senate?

Saige Miller

Despite GOP support for the bill in the House, it’s sure to face an uphill battle in the U.S. Senate.

A sign warns against avalanche danger at a Utah ski resort.

News Briefs

AM Brief: Big Cottonwood avalanche, Mountain West hate groups & Utah letters to Ukrainian children

KUER News

The latest Utah news for Monday morning, Mar. 14, 2022.

News

Anita Hill To Speak About #MeToo Movement At The U

Julia Ritchey

Anita Hill will give a free lecture at the University of Utah next week on the #MeToo movement amid another high-profile allegation roiling President…