University of Utah: Quick Facts

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The University of Utah’s Huntsman Center is operating at a significant — and growing — deficit. Here’s what we know. • Nov. 11, 2026, 8:01 AM ET (The Salt Lake Tribune)

University of Utah apologizes to Pat McAfee after students mock the ESPN host • Oct. 27, 2026, 4:27 PM ET (NBC)

Pat McAfee blasts University of Utah after ‘College GameDay’ visit: ‘I think I hate this place’ • Oct. 26, 2026, 4:53 PM ET (The Salt Lake Tribune)

‘College GameDay’ got really religious in Provo. Was it respectful? • Oct. 20, 2026, 1:26 PM ET (Deseret News)

‘College GameDay’ is coming to University of Utah for Houston game • Oct. 18, 2026, 12:04 PM ET (The Salt Lake Tribune)

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Also Known As	University of Deseret
Areas Of Involvement	public education
Notable Alumni	Jon Huntsman, Jr. • Diane Johnson • Thomas Spencer Monson • Simon Ramo • Alan Kay • Albert Goldbarth
Related People	Willam Christensen

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