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Mission, Vision, and Values

The University of Utah’s mission, vision, and values reflect its commitment to driving meaningful societal impact through education, research, and community engagement. With a focus on innovation, inclusion, and service, the U prepares students for lifelong success, advances discovery, and strengthens the well-being of Utahns and beyond. These guiding principles shape a bold, modern model of higher education—one that embraces place, fosters resilience, and leads with purpose.

Mission
The University of Utah drives unsurpassed societal impact by preparing students from diverse backgrounds to be leaders and global citizens who strengthen our society and democracy; generating and sharing new knowledge, discoveries and innovations that supercharge our economy and improve lives locally, nationally and globally; and engaging local, national and global communities to promote education, health and quality of life.
Vision
To improve the life and health of every Utahn and advance a new national higher education model for delivering societal impact.

VALUES

Accelerate Discovery:
Accelerate Discovery:
We deliver transformative research and practical solutions that impact lives and improve the world.
Amplify Place:
Amplify Place:
We honor our unique history and treasure the majesty of our surroundings—urban, rural, and unmatched in outdoor opportunities.
Foster Entrepreneurship:
Foster Entrepreneurship:
We encourage hard work and grit, using our resources to empower brilliant minds and bold ideas that drive progress and deliver results.
Promote Wellbeing:
Promote Wellbeing:
We cultivate wellbeing and resilience through clinical care, research, community engagement and collaboration across differences.
Inspire Students:
Inspire Students:
We awaken curiosity and fortify students as they explore their potential, pursue their dreams, and achieve success.
Serve Communities:
Serve Communities:
We care deeply for our students, patients, society and world, and recognize the inherent dignity of all people.

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