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Located in the bustling urban landscape of Salt Lake City, the University of Utah stands as the state's flagship institution and the region's hub of higher education. Also known as “the U,” we are a Tier 1 research university and a member of the exclusive Association of American Universities. Home to the state's only academic medical center, we offer world-class health care education and patient care. Driven by our goal to become a top 10 public university with unsurpassed societal impact, we're committed to making social, economic and cultural contributions that improve the quality of life throughout the state, the nation and the world.

Humble Beginnings

After early settlers came to the area, an ambitious vision took shape to establish an institution of higher learning that would leave an indelible mark on the western frontier. And on February 28, 1850, the first state university west off the Missouri River opened as the University of Deseret. Classes were held in private homes and tuition was $8 per quarter. In 1884, the university found its permanent home on the east benches of the Salt Lake Valley, and in 1892 it was renamed the University of Utah. This rich history of trailblazing spirit and growth has shaped our institution into the esteemed university it is today.

INDIGENOUS HOMELANDS

The University of Utah acknowledges that its campus is built upon the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Ute Tribes. We recognize and respect the enduring relationship that exists between many Indigenous peoples and their traditional homelands. We respect the sovereign relationship between tribes, states, and the federal government, and we affirm the University of Utah's commitment to a partnership with Native Nations and Urban Indian communities through research, education, and community outreach activities.

SALT LAKE CITY & UTAH

Nestled beneath the majestic Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah offers inspiring views of the Salt Lake Valley. Ranked as the best state in America by U.S. News & World Report, Utah has a robust economy, high-tech sector, vibrant urban area, abundant recreation opportunities, and low crime rate. In the foothills above campus are miles of pristine hiking and biking trails. Within a 30-minute drive are seven world-renowned ski resorts and within five hours you can visit any of Utah's five breathtaking national parks.

OUR MISSION

The University of Utah fosters student success by preparing students from diverse backgrounds for lives of impact as leaders and citizens. We generate and share new knowledge, discoveries, and innovations, and we engage local and global communities to promote education, health, and quality of life. These contributions, in addition to responsible stewardship of our intellectual, physical, and financial resources, ensure the long-term success and viability of the institution.

IT'S ABOUT U

The University of Utah campus is 1,534 acres of "you can achieve anything here." We believe that education holds the promise of unmatched individual and societal benefits that contribute to a better world. This is a campus that integrates learning, living and the world around us. Here, students are granted the freedom and imagination to transform their future through living-learning communities, undergraduate research opportunities and learning abroad at our campus in South Korea and other affiliate programs in Ghana, the United Kingdom, and much more.

Our campus is more than a classroom; it's an experience, a playground where everything is possible. We focus on student achievement knowing that our efforts will help increase our students' lifetime earnings, enhance their social mobility, and help them live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. We strive to achieve a healthy, humane campus culture for all students. The U has 18 colleges and schools and nearly 100 departments. We also serve as the state's dental school, law school, medical school, pharmacy school, comprehensive cancer institute, and mental health institute, and confer more than half of the state's graduate degrees.

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The University of Utah faces an unprecedented era of opportunity. We are located in the middle of the nation's most vibrant economic region—the Intermountain West—in the fastest-growing state in the U.S., with the nation's fastest-growing economy, in a community increasing in cultural diversity. We are not on the periphery, we are at the very center. Since 2000, the U has launched 330+ companies and more than 750 products, generating 37,000+ life science jobs. The co-location of a comprehensive research university and an academic medical center makes the U one of just 12 equivalent institutions in the country.

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The University of Utah was founded on February 28, 1850 as the first state university west of the Missouri River. Because early settlers to the area wanted to establish an institution of higher learning, the General Assembly of the State of Deseret, led by Orson Spencer, chartered the University of Deseret. State funding was limited and the economy was struggling, so the first classes were held in private homes and other make-do spaces, and money for teacher salaries and supplies came from private donations to the school. The roster the opening semester was 25 students, and tuition was $8 for the quarter.

The limited funds didn't last long, and in 1853, the university was forced to close. Courses were held intermittently for more than a decade, until state leaders could put greater resources into the school thanks to a rebounding economy. In 1869, John R. Park, a well-known educator in Utah, was hired as the university's first president. Under Park's leadership, the school built a solid foundation in the community.

In 1884, the university moved into its very own building for the first time, located where West High now stands in Salt Lake City (241 N. 300 West). After the move, student life began to develop on campus with the formation of literary and debating societies and the establishment of the annual University Ball. Two years later, the university granted its first degrees and formed the Alumni Association. By 1900 enrollment had grown to 400 students, and B.A. and B.S. degrees were offered in classical, scientific, and normal programs.

In 1892, the school was renamed the University of Utah. The Territorial Legislature petitioned Congress for 60 acres for a new campus, which was granted in 1894, landing the university on the east bench of Salt Lake Valley—its permanent home.

We acknowledge that this land, which is named for the Ute Tribe, is the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Ute Tribes. The University of Utah recognizes and respects the enduring relationship that exists between many Indigenous peoples and their traditional homelands. We respect the sovereign relationship between tribes, states, and the federal government, and we affirm the University of Utah's commitment to a partnership with Native Nations and Urban Indian communities through research, education, and community outreach activities.

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At an elevation of 4,330 feet above sea level, the University of Utah is set on the east bench of the Salt Lake Valley. Just beneath the towering Wasatch Mountain Range, campus provides a stunning view of the areas to the west, north, and south. The university is a part of incorporated Salt Lake City, which has a population of about 200,000 people, nestled in the greater Salt Lake Valley with a population of about 1.3 million. In recent years, the region has grown in population, cultural diversity and accolades.

Recently named the Best State in America by U.S. News & World Report, Utah is frequently listed by prestigious magazines and news outlets among the “best places to live” due to a variety of factors including recreational options, the business environment, climate, and a low crime rate. And Salt Lake City, the 46th largest metropolitan area in the United States, just came in as the 21st best place for business and careers by Forbes. It was also recently ranked as the nation's second-friendliest city by Travel+Leisure magazine. The international airport is just nine minutes from downtown, and getting around is easy on TRAX, the city's ever-expanding light rail transit system. TRAX lines now connect campus with the airport and all sections of the Salt Lake Valley.

In addition to the diverse assortment of restaurants and bars (with culinary options running the gamut from tapas bars to nouvelle cuisine), there are two beautiful mixed-use shopping/living areas—the Gateway, on the west side of the city, and City Creek, in the heart of downtown. The NBA’s Utah Jazz is a state staple, as are the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. On our campus you will find the Utah Museum of Fine Arts; the Natural History Museum of Utah; and the state's abortorium, Red Butte Gardens. The U was also the founding force behind the much-acclaimed Utah Symphony and Ballet West, fixtures of the Salt Lake cultural scene.

But many Utahns spend much of their time outdoors. Seven world-renowned ski resorts are about 30 minutes away from campus. Utah was home to the Winter Olympics in 2002, and has long been dubbed to have “The Greatest Snow on Earth.” Five national parks with stunning scenery are within a five-hour drive. Forty golf courses are located throughout the valley and nearby mountains. And hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails can be accessed in the foothills east of campus. For a quick getaway, the historic mining and ski town of Park City is only a 30-minute drive from Salt Lake.

Beyond the state, Los Angeles is a 10-hour drive to the southwest, and Las Vegas is just six hours. To the north, Boise is about four and a half hours, while Denver is eight hours to the east.

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The University Visit Program (UVP) at the University of Utah is designed to help prospective graduate students travel to the campus. Through the UVP, students can meet with department advisors, professors, current students, and the Associate Dean of Graduate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. These meetings, interviews, and events are a chance for students to ask questions about the program coursework, research opportunities, assistantships, mentoring, and more. It's an opportunity for the students and the university to determine if the graduate program is a good intellectual, cultural, and professional fit. Making an informed decision about choosing a graduate or professional program is crucial, and the UVP provides a chance for a two-way interview process.

We anticipate that your University Visit Program will include personal attention in the following ways:

• Interview with faculty in your graduate program of interest with the goal of identifying an appropriate mentor and/or advisor
• Network with current graduate students in your program of interest to gain an insider’s perspective
• Meet with the Associate Dean of Graduate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion who can share information about recruitment and retention initiatives
• Learn how you can contribute to the increasingly diverse campus community, specifically with underrepresented graduate students

There are a limited number of UVP awards. Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, the promise of academic success, financial need, and a sustained personal commitment to historically underrepresented communities in the U.S. and in the academy.

Level of Support

The Graduate School Diversity Office is dedicated to collaborating with university departments to administer the University Visit Program and will co-sponsor all or part of the prospective student’s travel-related expenses. Please note, that the Graduate School Diversity Office can cost match airfare and lodging expenses only.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Bring the commitment to historically underrepresented communities in the U.S. and in the academy, and are able to bring diversity into learning, teaching, and/or scholarship.
• Have applied and been accepted into a University of Utah graduate program (*currently enrolled students are not eligible for funding)
• Earned a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher

Application Documents

• Student Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Department nomination and commitment form

The UVP is offered on a rolling basis in concert with department recruitment cycles. All application documents must be submitted to:   [email protected] 

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Once people visit Utah State University's campus, they're hooked. And after they graduate, they love coming back. Come see what it's all about .

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USU Statewide Campuses offer campus visits at most locations around the state.

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Campus Maps and Directions

Our main campus is located in Logan, UT. Located 85 miles north of Salt City , the city of Logan is established in the beautiful Cache Valley , surrounded by the Wasatch mountains.

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It's easy to get around Logan without spending a dime. USU's Aggie Shuttles make the rounds across campus with pick-up times every five minutes. Cache Valley's free bus system takes it from there, with stops all over town. You can even checkout a bicycle at Aggie Blue Bike free of charge and ride around campus.

It can be difficult to appreciate Logan in just one day, so stay for a few. The University Inn is centrally located on the Logan campus.

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Things To Do While You're Here

Art and culture are important parts of the campus landscape. If you have time while you’re here, visit one of two campus museums , take in a theatre performance downtown Logan or go for a hike in one of several canyons located just a few miles east of campus. Don't forget to shop and eat. If it’s books for classes, authentic Aggies attire to show off your pride, ice cream from Aggie Ice Cream or chocolate from the Chocolate Factory , you’ll find it here.

• Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art
• Tippets and Eccles Galleries
• Lyric Repertory Company
• Museum of Anthropology
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University of Utah Athletics

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Huskies Visit Smith's Ballpark for Three-Game Series with Utah Baseball

Pac-12 network will have tv coverage of the series.

• Once again throughout the 2024 season, parking on Utah Baseball gamedays is free at Smith's Ballpark. Park in the lot on 13th South, directly North of home plate. Fans can also ride TRAX for free with a valid game ticket or University of Utah UCard—just hop on the Red, Blue or Green Lines to Ballpark Station.
• University of Utah students are always admitted to baseball games free of charge—just show your UCard at the gate.
• For all three games in the Washington series, fans can receive free admission by bringing a food item to donate at Smith's Ballpark. All donations will support the Feed U Food Panty at the University of Utah.
• Friday's matinee will be a Fry-Day game—the first 50 fans through the gates can claim a voucher for free fries. Visit the marketing table on the concourse behind home plate.
• Saturday is MUSS Appreciation Night. The first 50 MUSS members into the ballpark will receive a MUSS-Utah Baseball co-branded hat, as well as a hot dog voucher.
• Also on Saturday, the first 300 fans into the ballpark (whether you're a MUSS member or not) will receive a free Utah-themed koozie.
• Soda Sunday is back for the series finale—all souvenir sodas will be half price.
• Utah is coming off of a dominant 27-4 midweek victory over in-state foe Utah Valley on Tuesday. It saw a Pac-12 era program record 30 hits from the Utes' bats, which was also the most by any team in college baseball this season. Kai Roberts and TJ Clarkson each had five hits in the game, one short of tying the program's single-game record for an individual player.
• The Utes also took two of three on the road at Arizona State last weekend, outscoring the Sun Devils by a combined score of 24-13. It moved the team into fourth place in the Pac-12 standings and was the fourth conference series win of the season, three of which have come on the road.
• A haul of accolades rolled into Salt Lake City on Monday, headlined by southpaw Bryson Van Sickle claiming D1Baseball.com National Pitcher of the Week. The native of Eagle Mountain, Utah, was lights-out in his Friday start at Arizona State with a "Maddux"—that is, a complete game shutout on less than 100 pitches. Such a feat hadn't happened in the Pac-12 since 2018.
• Van Sickle needed just 82 pitches to three-hit the Sun Devils in the 10-0 Utah win. He walked nobody, struck out a season-high eight batters and never allowed the leadoff man to reach. ASU also never put a runner in scoring position all night.
• Utah also swept the Pac-12 Conference weekly awards on Monday; Van Sickle was named Pitcher of the Week and outfielder TJ Clarkson claimed Player of the Week coming off an ASU series in which Clarkson hit .583 with four homers and eight RBI.
• Clarkson paced the Utah bats all weekend at ASU, slashing .583 / .667 / 1.583. Playing in his home state of Arizona, he homered in all three games including a pair in the rubber game victory.
• Offensively, the Utes continue to be led by center fielder and Lehi, Utah native Kai Roberts (.375 / .460 / .618), whose batting average ranks second in the Pac-12. It is more than 100 points North of where Roberts finished his junior season in 2023; he also leads the league with 23 stolen bases entering the week. Roberts is fourth in the league with 14 doubles.
• Roberts follows leadoff man and shortstop Core Jackson in the lineup; the latter is hitting .352 in his first season as a Ute. Jackson (15) trails only Roberts for the most stolen bases in the Pac-12.
• Approaching the final month of the regular season, Utah remains one of the Pac-12's higher-scoring offenses at 7.5 runs per game, thanks in part to the guidance of assistant coach Todd Guilliams . It ranks second in the conference and continues a steady climb over the last three seasons. The Utes averaged 6.2 runs per game in 2022 and rose to 6.7 runs per game in '23.
• The pitching staff also has shown continued progress from a year ago. Now with a 4.81 ERA on the season, the Utes rank fifth in the Pac-12, an improvement from a 7.12 tally at the end of the 2023 season.
• Gary Henderson 's club reached the 20-win mark in their first 28 games, the fastest in recorded program history. Previously, the Utah club known to reach 20 wins the fastest was in 1997; that year the team started 20-12-1.
• After this weekend's series with the Huskies, Utah will turn its focus to a Tuesday, April 23 game at BYU which is set for a 6 p.m. MT first pitch down in Provo.

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#13 TJ Clarkson

#24 Kai Roberts

#1 Bryson Van Sickle

#10 Core Jackson

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Utah Tech University

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There’s a reason Utah Tech is ranked as one of the best colleges in the West by U.S. News & World Report. From a stunning campus to programs for every interest and career path, Utah Tech has an experience for you.

Take a Virtual Tour

Explore our beautiful campus on your own from the comfort of your own home. Visit our buildings, check out our features, and get a feel for your new home away from home.

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We welcome you to visit our beautiful campus and find your place at Trailblazer nation.

Come to a Blazer Blast

Want the full experience of college at UT? Come to an overnight UT preview specifically for high school juniors and seniors.

Trailblazer Tuesdays

Every Tuesday at 4pm (MST) our Admissions Counselors will be available, via zoom, to assist in answering your UT questions.

Student Housing

Our on-campus student housing community features a variety of complexes for you to call home. Whether you live in the dormitories or apartments, a shared or private room, you will find a space to call your own.

Student Ambassadors

Our prestigious Student Ambassador Leadership Program is a tight-knit family of high-achieving students at UT.

Ambassadors guide our campus tours, visit high schools, attend college fairs, and are present at every UT event to provide their unique and diverse perspective to prospective students and their families.

The Pathfinder helps you discover majors, minors, and other programs available at Utah Tech.

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Nestled among the red rock mountains of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is positioned in one of the world’s most beautiful natural settings. While you’re here you can get a feel for the campus culture, see many SUU facilities, meet current students and faculty, and explore our energetic community.

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University of the Parks®

Our students have once-in-a-lifetime outdoor experiences, every day. We are within a five-hour drive of more than 20 national parks and monuments in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, so explore the World's Best Backyard on your visit to SUU!

Festival City, USA

Cedar City is Festival City, USA and home to dozens of festivals celebrating everything from film to sheep to UFOs. Be sure to check the events calendar to see what's happening while you're here.

Southern Utah Athletics

With Thor the Thunderbird leading the way, SUU's 15 athletic teams compete in Division 1 of the NCAA and are proud members of the Western Athletic Conference. Join the SUU Thunder Crew in the stands during our next athletic event!

Utah Shakespeare Festival

Then Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival is SUU's professional theatre organization. Students can attend and participate in productions, both on stage and behind-the-scenes.

Southern Utah Museum of Art

The Southern Utah Museum of Art features the artwork of regional artists known for their landscapes, faculty and student artists, and emerging and distinguished artists from around the country.

Weekly Campus Events

There are hundreds of events each semester for T-Birds of all ages. From large events like Paint the Town Red and Homecoming week to small club activities, you'll definitely find your place at SUU.

Getting to SUU's Campus

Location is everything and ours is hard to beat. Our 130-acre campus is in the heart of Cedar City, which sits about halfway between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas on I-15 and is within a 5-hour drive of over 20 national parks and monuments in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada.

Being right off the interstate makes it pretty easy to get to SUU . It’s a 2.5-hour drive north from Vegas or a 3.5-hour drive south from Salt Lake. If you’re coming from the east, we’re just 75 miles south of the I-15 / I-70 junction.

There are daily flights between Cedar City Regional (CDC) and Salt Lake City International (SLC) airports. Many people also choose to fly into Harry Reid International (LAS) and make the 2.5-hour drive from Vegas in a rental car.

Ok, not really. Despite the presence of the nation’s tallest inland lighthouse , Cedar City is actually completely landlocked, so this really isn’t an option.

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Think Utah’s boring? Here are 102 things to see and do

S ome may think that the Beehive State is boring . That’s OK. The state is full of fun activities and places to go. In fact, in the process of making this list, I had to make a lot of cuts.

And I mean a lot of cuts.

• Hey, Golden State Warriors, there’s plenty for you and your families to see and do in SLC while you’re here
• Opinion: Shaq and Barkley think we’re boring. Who cares?

Whether you’re a born-and-raised Utahn or an out-of-state Utah traveler, this list includes well-known places that you’ve most likely explored, but also places that are a little more off the beaten path. In my opinion, there’s a lot to love about Utah.

So without further ado, here are 102 things to do in Utah.

• Visit the Bonneville Salt Flats in Salt Lake City.
• Have a beach day on Utah Lake in Utah County.
• Tour Temple Square in Salt Lake City. Bonus points: Go see the lights while you’re there.
• Look at the stained glass Roots of Knowledge mural at Utah Valley University in Orem.
• Shop at the Traverse Mountain outlets (i.e. Thanksgiving Point) in Lehi.
• Look out at Salt Lake City from Ensign Peak. Get some of Salt Lake City’s iconic Crown Burgers on your way up.
• Grab a raspberry milkshake over by Bear Lake in Garden City.
• Visit the Museum of Art at Brigham Young University. Might as well eat at Black Sheep Cafe while you’re there and walk down Provo’s historic Center Street.
• Go skiing in Park City. Afterward, get some Vessel Kitchen for dinner.
• Take a fall drive through the Alpine Loop in American Fork.
• Visit Antelope Canyon near Lake Powell.
• Drive down to a ghost town like Grafton or Old Irontown.
• If you find yourself in Lehi, go to the Hutchings Museum Institute. Stop by the Lehi Bakery afterwards. They have square doughnuts.
• Go swimming in Homestead Crater in Midway. Take a mozzarella making class from Heber Valley Artisan Cheese while you’re there.
• See antelope and bison on Antelope Island in Davis County (near Layton).
• Go see where Butch Cassidy grew up in Panguitch.
• Book tickets for a rodeo in Nephi. You can listen to the Killers album on the way down — the album is about band member Brandon Flower’s childhood in Nephi.
• Go to the Shakespeare Festival down in Cedar City. Try Centro Woodfired Pizzeria while you’re there and go see the Cedar City Historic Rock Church.
• Take a walk along the shores of Stansbury Island.
• Do a walking tour of Salt Lake City. Eat at one of the city’s fantastic restaurants like Valter’s Osteria or Red Iguana or Settebello Pizzeria.
• Go hiking at Arches. Hint: Delicate Arch in Grand County at sunset is gorgeous.
• Going to see Gilgal Sculpture Garden in Salt Lake City with the famous Joseph Smith sphinx is a fun activity.
• Visit the Bryce Wildlife Adventure Museum in Bryce. Check out Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm (you’ll need a reservation).
• Head over to Rozel Point peninsula to the Spiral Jetty in Corinne.
• Spend a couple of days at Zion National Park.
• See the petroglyphs in Parowan.
• Hike the Fairyland Loop Trail in Canyonlands.
• Visit the Hole N’ The Rock House in Moab.
• When the poppies are blossoming, head over to the poppy field in Mantua.
• Drive to Manti and Ephraim to see the historic buildings there. Eat at Snow Dragon while you’re there.
• Hike Bridal Veil Falls in Provo.
• Visit one of the most interesting rock formations — Wahweap Hoodoos in Kane County.
• Visit the Dinosaur National Monument and the Quarry Exhibit Hall in Jensen.
• Head up to Sundance Resort in Provo and enjoy the views.
• Visit the historic town Santaquin and go to one of the orchards.
• Drive down Provo Canyon and stop at one of the parks along the way.
• Go to a concert at the Tuacahn Amphitheater near St. George.
• Did you know the real “Up” house is in Herriman? Check it out.
• Hike up Y Mountain at BYU.
• Catch a Ballet West production at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City. Beware — the theater is rumored to be sort of haunted .
• Go boating on Lake Powell.
• Head over to Mona and go swimming there. There are rope swings.
• Visit Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City.
• Go ice skating in downtown Salt Lake City during the winter.
• Visit Escalante Petrified Forest State Park in Garfield County — it’s a great place for hiking and camping.
• If you find yourself in Delta, go to the Trilobite Quarry.
• Go to the Inlet Hot Springs near Saratoga Springs.
• Hike around Fantasy Canyon in Vernal.
• Check out the Family History Library in the FamilySearch building in Salt Lake City.
• Head over to Nine Mile Canyon near Price.
• Get ice cream from Utah State University’s creamery in Logan. And also BYU’s creamery in Provo.
• Walk around downtown Logan and then head over to White Pine Lake.
• Check out Emigration Canyon in Salt Lake City.
• Visit Reid Moon’s bookstore, Moon’s Rare Books, in Provo. You won’t be disappointed with his offerings.
• Hike Mount Timpanogos in American Fork Canyon. You might need the whole day for this one.
• Visit Brigham City and head over to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
• Go listen to the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
• Head over to Eagle Mountain to check out Cory Wride Memorial Park.
• Walk past the Reed O. Smoot House in Provo.
• Check out the Bluff Fort Historic Site in Bluff.
• Visit the Natural History Museum in Salt Lake City.
• If you want a meal that’s a total experience, go to La Caille Restaurant in Sandy.
• Visit the Fort Douglas Museum in Salt Lake City.
• Drive over to Helper and check out the downtown area as well as the mining museum.
• Make some soap at Soap Factory in Provo.
• Check out the Torrey Log Church-Schoolhouse in Wayne County.
• Visit the Historic Trolley Square in Salt Lake City.
• Catch a Utah Jazz game in Salt Lake City.
• If you find yourself in Provo, catch a concert at Velour and dine at Communal.
• Walk around downtown Pleasant Grove and then enjoy a creative grilled cheese at Cravings Bistro.
• Check out the Benson Grist Mill in Stansbury Park.
• Head over to the Utah state Capitol in Salt Lake City and walk around.
• Visit Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City.
• Shop at City Creek Center in Salt Lake City.
• Listen to the Utah Symphony in Salt Lake City.
• Check out the Tracy Aviary Botanical Garden in Salt Lake City.
• Do a chocolate tasting down in Provo at Taste 117.
• Go to Lagoon Amusement Park .
• Visit the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary near Kanab.
• Head over to Bryce Canyon Lodge in Bryce.
• Go see the Old City Hall in Summit County.
• Head over to Spring City Historic District and check out the whole downtown area. Many of the buildings and structures are historic. The church in the downtown area is one not to miss.
• Check out the St. George Tabernacle in St. George.
• Visit the Coral Pink Sand Dunes Park outside of Kanab — seriously, the sand is somewhere between a coral and a peach.
• Take a road trip throughout Utah to see all the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the state. Many of them are older and have interesting architecture.
• Walk down the streets of historic Ogden.
• Take a trip down the Pony Express National Historic Trail in Salt Lake City.
• Hike the Narrows in Zion Canyon.
• A visit to the Four Corners near Bluff is probably in order. Hop around from state to state on this historic landmark.
• Have lunch at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.
• Go whitewater rafting in Moab.
• Check out the Marriott Library at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
• Visit Fillmore and check out the Territorial Statehouse Museum. Look at other historic landmarks in the area.
• Head over to Snowbird or Alta near Salt Lake City for the day.
• Go hiking at Capitol Reef National Park near Torrey.
• Check out the Kachina Bridge near Lake Powell. The hike is short, but steep.
• Take a road trip (with a Swig or Sodalicious drink, of course) to Eureka and check out the historic area.
• Head up to Cedar Breaks National Monument in Brian Head and paint the view you see.
• Go to Goblin Valley State Park in Green River.
• In the winter, go sledding at Rock Canyon Park in Provo.
• Take a cooking class at Caputo’s.
• Visit This Is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City.

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University of Idaho murder suspect says cellphone data proves he was out driving at the time of the slayings

The legal team of the suspect accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 has said that cellphone tower data proves he was out driving late at night and miles away when they were killed.

Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, who was indicted on charges of murder by a grand jury last May, said in a new court filing Wednesday that his alibi was confirmed by the location of his mobile device.

All four victims — Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20 and Ethan Chapin, 20 — were stabbed to death in the early hours of Nov. 13, 2022, at their off-campus residence in Moscow, Idaho.

DNA from a knife sheath  left at the crime scene led investigators to Kohberger, prosecutors said.

Kohberger's legal team has previously argued that he was out driving alone at the time of the killings — but now they have pledged to call an expert witness they say can prove it using cellphone data.

Kohberger, who lived in the town of Pullman, Washington, 9½ miles away from Moscow, was arrested in Pennsylvania in December 2022 and has pleaded not guilty. He was a doctoral student at the Washington State University studying criminal justice and criminology.

Public defender Anne C. Taylor filed legal papers in the county of Latah on Wednesday in response to the state's demand for details on the claimed alibi.

Kohberger's team intends to rely on testimony from cell tower data expert Sy Ray, an experienced military and law enforcement instructor who they say can prove their client was miles away from Moscow at the time of the crime. Ray has testified in many criminal cases, including homicides.

A probable cause affidavit last year argued that security video showed a white Hyundai Elantra was spotted near the scene — investigators said this was driven by Kohberger.

But Wednesday's filing says Kohberger's car cannot be the same one as he didn't travel that far east on the night in question.

"If not disclosed, Mr. Ray’s testimony will also reveal that critical exculpatory evidence, further corroborating Mr. Kohberger’s alibi, was either not preserved or has been withheld," the filing said.

Ray founded ZetX Corp., specializing in cellular geolocation mapping, in Arizona in 2014. LexisNexis  purchased the company in 2021.

ZetX’s Trax mapping software and Ray himself were criticized in a 2022 ruling by District Court Judge Juan Villaseñor in Colorado in a trial about a man accused of stalking an ex-girlfriend. Villaseñor ruled that the Trax-related evidence was inadmissible and based on a “sea of unreliability” after other experts found the technology to be problematic.

“For one, the Court doesn’t find Ray credible,” Villaseñor wrote. “He inflated his credentials, inaccurately claiming to be an engineer — he’s ‘more of an engineer than an engineer’— despite having no qualifications, licenses, or credentials to support that label. As noted, his sole academic degree is an associate’s, and there’s no evidence that it’s related to engineering. Nor is there evidence that Ray’s taken any engineering classes. To be sure, he’s created a booming business and has successfully pitched Trax to several law-enforcement agencies. But a sound business model doesn’t equal an accurate error rate.”

Ray did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.

The defense filing said that Kohberger was an avid runner and hiker and that as the school year began this activity decreased and nighttime drives increased — something his attorneys say is proven by cellphone data and photographs he took of the night sky.

Previously , authorities obtained a search warrant for data connected to cellphones around in the area at the time of the killings. Kohberger's did not show up in a search because he had turned it off, investigators say.

However, a separate search warrant issued Dec. 23, 2022, provided Kohberger's cellphone data for the 24 hours before and after the incident, the affidavit said. This showed that he left his home two hours before the killings and then turned his phone off, only to turn it on again afterward, when it was seen traveling from Idaho to Pullman.

Later on, at 9 a.m. on the day of the deaths, Kohberger went from Pullman to an area near the crime scene before returning.

Further analysis of cellphone data found he had been near the students' home on King Road in Moscow at least 12 times in the six months before the killings, the affidavit said .

The deaths rocked the small community of Moscow, with 25,000 residents, and an 11,000-strong student population.

Patrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.