Chengru He is developing a poetry project that reframes translation not as a secondary or derivative act, but as a central creative and feminist practice. She describes the work as “a book-length creative translation project that rethinks literary canons in a multilingual context from a feministic perspective,” grounded in lived, transcultural experience rather than allegiance […]
Matthew Brasher is an art educator whose work sits at the intersection of creativity, community, and care. A December 2025 graduate of the University of Utah with a BFA in art teaching, Brasher distinguished himself early through both academic excellence and meaningful public engagement. His work reflects a deep commitment to making art accessible, purposeful, […]
Emily Nichols, an entrepreneur and founder who enrolled in the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah, is on a mission to transform how Americans experience chocolate. Her company, Deep Dark Drinking Chocolate, brings the indulgent richness of European style drinking chocolate to a market more familiar with traditional hot cocoa. Nichols’ […]
Maryam Baghkarvasef’s research lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, energy systems, and climate resilience. As a Ph.D. candidate in electrical and computer engineering, her recent work focuses on applying AI and optimization techniques to hydropower modeling and scheduling, an area that is becoming increasingly critical as extreme weather events grow more frequent and severe. […]
The future of backcountry snowboarding may hinge on a breakthrough binding system developed by University of Utah mechanical engineering seniors and their startup, Queen SNOWWORKS. “Experienced backcountry snowboarders know the unique challenges we face compared to skiers,” said founder Logan Queen. “The gear often holds us back. That’s why we set out to change the […]
For Mila Pimentel, founder of SWYM and an art student at the University of Utah, the ocean has always been home. Growing up in Hawai‘i, swimwear wasn’t just a wardrobe essential, it was part of her identity. But as she got older, she noticed something that didn’t sit right: high-quality swimsuits were priced like luxury […]
What began as a high school hobby is shaping up to be one of the freshest fragrance startups to emerge from the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah. Malabar, founded by Calder Stratford, Marshall Moorehead, and Tenney Palmer, is redefining what it means to wear scent in a conscious, modern way. The three […]
Leadelle Parish, from Orem, Utah, is on a mission to change the way children experience stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Drawing from her experience with therapeutic practices and inspired by the needs she saw in her own grandchildren, Parish created SOS Play, a startup delivering calming therapies through kid-friendly, comforting toys. She is now growing […]
For Mila Pimentel, founder of SWYM and an entrepreneur and art student at the University of Utah, the ocean has always been home. Growing up in Hawai‘i, swimwear wasn’t just a wardrobe essential, it was part of her identity. But as she got older, she noticed something that didn’t sit right: high-quality swimsuits were priced […]
The future of backcountry snowboarding may hinge on a breakthrough binding system developed by University of Utah mechanical engineering seniors and their startup, Queen SNOWWORKS. “Experienced backcountry snowboarders know the unique challenges we face compared to skiers,” said founder Logan Queen. “The gear often holds us back. That’s why we set out to change the […]
