Of all the University's resources, none is more important than our diversity of people, thought, and experience. We value the differences in our students, faculty, and staff as unique teaching tools that will help our students expand the fullness of their education. At the University of Utah we have students from all 50 states and 111 foreign countries, we also have 95 ethnically diverse professors and 33 from foreign countries. We value the knowledge and experience that they bring with them as a intricate part of the university. At the University of Utah we have several programs, resources, clubs, and scholarships to enhance the experience of our student body and allow for greater involvement in their college careers.
Faculty comes from a variety of backgrounds, states, and countries.
Scholarships, jobs, counseling, and other support are provided. The Office of Minority Affairs works closely with students from groups recognized by the American Association of Medical Colleges as underrepresented in the health professions, including African American, American Indian, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Native Hawaiian. This office seeks to assure the retention of matriculated minority students through counseling, academic advising, and support services. Approximately 100 high school students interested in career opportunities in the health sciences attend the annual Health Sciences Academy, where they participate in interactive workshops in each of the Health Sciences Center's programs. The Peer Study Group Project is organized by minority medical students who lead group study sessions, organize networks, and coordinate collaborative projects for minority undergraduates studying biology, physics, or chemistry on premedical tracks.