Matthew Burbank, professor in the Department of Political Science, shares his expertise in the dynamics of hosting the Olympics as Salt Lake City gears up to welcome the winter games for the second time. His research focuses on why cities pursue hosting the Olympics despite the high costs and uncertain economic returns, as well as the evolving nature of opposition to these bids.

University Neighborhood Partners and the Office of the President recently recognized Dr. Adrienne Cachelin as UNP’s 2024-2026 Community Scholar in Residence. This award is designed to showcase community-engaged scholarship and recognizes a particular faculty member’s contribution to this work.

Utah Business and Living Color Utah recently honored Dr. Edmund Fong at their sixth annual Living Color gala. Dr. Fong was actively engaged in during his six-year term as chair of the ethnic studies division in the School for Cultural and Social Transformation.