175th Anniversary Events
February to October 2025
From Founders Day in February through Homecoming in the fall, we’re bringing together every member of our University of Utah family to commemorate 175 years of reaching new heights. Whether you’re a student, alum, faculty, staff member, or supporter, we invite you to join in this historic celebration. Events include RED Talks (our take on TED Talks), student activities, days of service, a community celebration, and more.
Giving Day
April 8, 2025 - April 9, 2025
All Day
Grand Kerfuffle
April 18, 2025
5:00 PM
Ray Olpin Student Union
Grad Finale
April 30, 2025
2:00 PM
Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House
Commencement
May 1, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Huntsman Center
National Day of Service
May 17, 2025
All Day
Global
President Bus Tour
June 11, 2025 - June 13, 2025
North
President Bus Tour
June 23, 2025 - June 25, 2025
South
Plaza Palooza
August 25, 2025
All Day
Ray Olpin Student Union
Employee Appreciation Day
September 25, 2025
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Homecoming Colorado vs Utah
October 25, 2025
Rice-Eccles Stadium
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University of Utah Magazine
Read the full commemorative issue of University of Utah Magazine.
University of Utah Magazine
Read the full commemorative issue of University of Utah Magazine.